Successful planting of violets with leaves with roots

Transfer

Timing

When the daughter rosettes grow to a size of 3-5 cm next to the rooted Saintpaulia leaf, this is a signal for transplanting and dividing the plant. Young plants are divided in such a way that each leaves 2 leaves with a growth point, and several roots are present.

In order for the plants to tolerate transplantation and separation well:

well moisten the soil in the pot;
take out the plant along with a lump of earth;
gently shake off the soil from the roots by hand;

separate small children from one another with a needle.

Transplant of children.

For such tiny plants, pots are selected, the diameter of which does not exceed 4 cm. A mixture of soil and perlite is poured into them, planted to a depth of not more than 1 cm and kept under cover for about 10-14 days.

Technology

When the diameter of the rosettes becomes 1.5-2 times the diameter of the pot, the violets are transplanted to a permanent place of residence. For this:

pick up a pot with a diameter of about 6 cm with drain holes;
a drainage layer is poured onto the bottom;
add soil mixture for violets;

moisten a clod of earth in a pot where the plant is located;
carefully remove the Saintpaulia with a soil clod;
plant a violet in a prepared pot;
add soil mixture from the sides, slightly compacting the soil.

Priming

An earthen mixture for Saintpaulias must meet some requirements. The substrate needs to be:

• loose;
• fertile;
• moisture and breathable;
• have a slightly acidic pH.

Many violet lovers prefer to prepare the soil for planting on their own. A mixture of turf, coniferous, leafy soil, compost, sand and peat is suitable for this. Vermiculite and sphagnum moss are used as disintegrants.

With big roots

Instructions on how to properly plant a violet with a leaf with a spine more than two centimeters long:

It is necessary to stock up on suitable soil and a pot, no more than 10 cm in diameter;
At the bottom of the prepared pot, a drainage layer is placed on top and a little soil mixture;
Spill the plant;
Carefully remove from the old pot, cut off the lower yellowed leaves;

Very long roots can be shortened by 2/3 without harm to the plant, sprinkle with activated carbon;
A plant is planted, soil is added from the sides, compacting it a little;

Watering Saintpaulia.

Roots that are too long can be cut off.

Why home violets don't bloom

Among amateur flower growers, there is an opinion that Saintpaulias, better known as violets, are picky about care and, starting them at home, they count on the year-round availability of beautiful flowers of different shades and a pleasant aroma inherent in many varieties of this species.

The disappointment that the plant quickly appears leaves, but no flowers, comes quite often, because caring for a violet is not only about watering.

The reasons for the lack of flowering for a long time can be associated with the following factors:

Lighting: its duration and intensity directly affects the formation of a flower stalk in a violet. Saintpaulia loves light and its lack causes the plant to develop abnormally, in which flowering may not occur at all. When choosing a place for a young flower, make sure that the sun's rays fall well on it, but so that they do not burn the leaves. Northern, western window sills will do. In the south, especially in summer, the greenery will suffer from an excess of direct rays.
Remember! No matter where the plant is located in the house, it needs 10-12 hours of daylight, otherwise it suffers from a lack of sun.To achieve this goal, a combination of natural and artificial lighting is well suited, if necessary. The signal that the Saintpaulia lacks just the light will be the stretching of the leaves - they will reach for the light source if the place for the flower was not chosen correctly. Humidity and watering can also affect the natural development of flowers. Saintpaulia does not tolerate drought or abundant watering. In both cases, the plant loses its beautiful appearance and begins to ache. Abundant watering leads to decay of the root system, and its lack - to the drying of the ground part of the flower.
It is optimal to use a tray with water for irrigation, so the violet will absorb the moisture it needs. The remainder needs to be drained

With the upper method of irrigation, you should carefully apply water under the root, without touching leaves and rosettes, as water can harm them
Important! Another important factor when adding water is its temperature: in no case should you use cold water directly from the tap. The flower prefers room temperature liquid that has settled well
In their natural habitat, violets grow near bodies of water, and they need a constant level of moisture for full growth.

A good solution in the house would be a container of water next to the flower. You should not spray the Saintpaulia with cold water, especially in winter, spraying is permissible only in the hot season, but only with warm water and not very abundantly. The wrong room temperature can also lead to a lack of flowers, in particular, if it is too high, the best option for a plant year-round is 16-20 degrees. In order for Saintpaulia to please with flowers, it must be fed often, in the absence of the required amount of fertilizers, the soil quickly loses its nutrients and the plant has nothing to take strength from for flowering.
For a violet, the composition of the substrate in which it lives is important. With its wrong composition, it will not only not bloom, but also will not be able to develop normally. The easiest way to buy Saintpaulia substrate is at the store, but you can make it yourself. You should not take solid soil; it is imperative to add baking powder and fertilizer to the mixture. Since the flower has a delicate root system, it needs a substrate that is light in consistency. The size of the flowerpot in which the saintpaulia is planted also affects flowering. Do not transplant it into large and spacious pots, otherwise you will get an ornamental leafy plant without flowers.
Diseases and pests can also affect flowering, since if they are present, all the forces of the Saintpaulia go to fight them. If traces of insect life appear on the plant, then it should be treated immediately, otherwise it will quickly die. The same applies to signs of various diseases, which will be expressed in a deterioration in the appearance of the violet.

In addition to these reasons for the lack of flowering in the considered type of indoor greenery, you should also know the characteristics of the variety grown at home. Each variety has a specific flowering period, and for some it is not long.

Root sheet

Among people who love and plant violets, there has long been a kind of opposition: how to plant violets - with or without roots? But most still tend to planting material with roots. Consider how to properly plant a violet with a leaf with a root.

To plant a leaf, you need to prepare the soil that is absolutely the same in composition as for cuttings without roots.

When preparing a violet leaf, you need to pay attention to the veins on the leaf. At least one vein must be present

It is from it that the root system will develop when you plant the cutting in the ground.

Further, the stalk must be protected from various harmful bacteria with which it can be infected. For this, a special solution of copper sulfate is prepared.If one is not available, make a regular soap solution and rinse the cutting

It is important that the water temperature not only in this, but in other, for example, irrigation, liquids is at least twenty-five degrees. Cold water, again, promotes rotting

If you see that the decay process has begun, simply cut off the infected tissue with a sharp knife.

There is no need to worry that the cuttings will not take root - the roots that appear will quickly begin to grow and keep the leaf in a straight position. Among the tips from experienced gardeners on how to plant violets, there is one essential. After you have planted the leaf, cover it with plastic wrap. This will create the necessary greenhouse conditions for development. We examined the question of how to plant violets with leaves with roots. But there is also another way.

How to grow an adult plant from a baby?

Growing children can be done independently or you can trust store specialists:

• if you grow children yourself, then when they appear on the sheet, do not rush to separate them. This is done when the rosette reaches 4-5 cm in size and has a pair of leaves;
• if you bought a baby, then do not rush to transplant it into your pot. Give her time to get used to the ground. And replant after 2 weeks.

Plants that are in the stage between baby and adult are called starters. At this stage, the plant is transplanted into fresh soil. At the same time, all the lower, small leaves are cut off, this contributes to the formation of a beautiful and correct rosette.

Violet development stages.

There are several important points about how to grow a beautiful rosette:

• if the "eraser" is constantly poured, then an incorrect rosette will form, the leaves bend, and the middle becomes denser;
• lighting plays a very important role at the stage of the formation of the rosette. In order for it to be of the correct shape, the plant pot is periodically turned towards the light;
• the first buds and stepsons that appear are removed, the violet is not yet ready for full bloom;
• with further growth of Saintpaulia, temperature plays a role in the formation of the correct rosette.

Within 7-9 months after the baby is separated, you will have a fully formed plant.

How to choose soil?

Violets are very sensitive to the consistency of the soil in which they will grow. The composition of the soil should include a certain set of nutrients, and the ph level should tend to slightly acidic. Also, the ground should be loose and well-permeable to air.

The easiest option is to purchase ready-made soil in a specialized store. However, experienced flower growers say that purchased land does not always meet the needs of violets, so it is best to prepare the substrate yourself.

For the preparation of the soil, the soil taken from mixed forests, under acacia, hazel, linden, alder or pine, is perfect as a base. But oak groves should be avoided, since the tannins contained in such soil will inhibit the absorption of nutrients by the plant. An old nest is also great.

The soil collected in the forest must be steamed. To do this, water is poured into a metal pan, forest soil is poured on top and heated over a fire for about 15 minutes, sometimes stirring. A little water is required, it should only slightly moisten the substrate. After the soil has cooled down, various additives can be added to it.

There are several main components, the use of which will help bring the substrate closer to the natural soil for violets.

The ratio of the components in the soil can be different and depends on many factors, such as the place of origin of the main soil, the composition of the water that will be used for irrigation, and some others. In the average version, the composition of the soil for violets looks like this:

• 1 piece of forest land;
• 2 parts of peat;
• 1 part of a mixture of perlite and vermiculite;
• 1 part chopped sphagnum.

In addition, the composition may include sand, charcoal and coconut fiber. You can not adhere to a clear ratio of components.

Typical germination errors

A negative result is more often the case with the first attempts to breed Saintpaulia. Reasons for failure:

• Leaf decay. Most often it happens due to waterlogging, especially in winter. To accelerate rooting, the cut is dipped into the root before immersion in the soil.
• Water in rooting cups is disinfected with activated carbon.
• The rooted leaf became lethargic. It should be placed in a greenhouse and reduced for the duration of watering.
• The leaf turned black. This is due to excess moisture and sunburn. The pot must be removed to a greenhouse away from direct sun and dried.

Note! As a general rule, it is better to dry it a little than to fill it with soil. When rooting in water, you should change it to clean every day, and wash the glass

When to transplant

Indoor flowers grow in containers with nutrient soil, which depletes over time. If the first time they can be fed, then the overgrown specimens will not be enough. There are other reasons why it is time to transplant the plant into another pot. A violet transplant is needed in the following cases:

1. Flowers bought in the store require replacing the soil, since they are sold in peat. Flowers are transplanted into a new pot and other soil two weeks after purchase.
2. Adult specimens with an overgrown root system are transferred to another pot, which should be slightly higher and wider.
3. Violets with children are seated in separate pots.
4. The plant grows poorly, does not bloom, the leaves wither - these are the reasons that you need to take it out of the container and examine the roots. If they are normal, then replace the ground. The rotten roots are cut off, sprinkled with crushed coal, and the bush is planted in a smaller pot.
5. A permanent white coating on the surface of the soil indicates that it is time to replace it. First, you can try to remove the top layer and sprinkle with sand. But if this does not help, the substrate is replaced.

Realizing that it is time to transplant the violet, it remains to figure out when it is best to do this. It is not recommended to disturb plants in at home during the rest period... Transplanting can be done in spring, summer and autumn, as violets rest in winter. Replacing the soil in winter is carried out only as a last resort if the plants show signs of disease.

Why you might need to rejuvenate a violet

Over time, violets (another name for Saintpaulia) lose their decorative appearance, because plants, like all other living organisms, tend to age

It is important to know how to renew a violet. After all, the abundant flowering of Saintpaulia will delight only the first 2-3 years.

Blooming violets adorn our lives

The leaves of the lower tier in young plants live only 1 year. Then they curl up, die off. At the same time, the stem can become bare and stiff. The inflorescences become small and inconspicuous, the former beauty disappears.

All this suggests that the violet is far from young, it is time to renew it. With such an old woman, you can open a second wind. And if you carry out rejuvenation, then Saintpaulia will again delight with abundant flowering.

Only young violets delight with large flowers

Novice florists have a question: how to cut a violet so that it blooms stronger? The leaves are cut with scissors or simply removed by hand, without waiting for them to dry. If the violet has grown strongly in the pot, has become lush, such pruning is very useful: it contributes to abundant flowering in the future.

Another good question is: Should you pick off the lower leaves of the violets? With juicy and fleshy leaves, this will not do harm. But if the plant is weak, and the leaves are already old, then the conditions are not suitable. Keeping the leaves or pruning them will not help. Need an emergency transplant or taking a healthy leaf for propagation.

Attention! The older the violet becomes, the more it becomes like a palm tree, which has a bare stem and a flowering crown.

When is it better to transplant violets

If the Saintpaulia has begun to bloom worse, and its trunk in the lower part is noticeably bare, it's time to think about a transplant. When grown on a windowsill, without additional lighting, it is advisable to have time to transplant the rosettes before the start of active spring growth, that is, in December, January or February. February can be considered the deadline for transplanting violets, since in March the day becomes equal to night and the timely transplanted plants are ready to bloom again. Violets grown on a rack with additional lighting can be replanted at any time. Even blooming rosettes. It is only necessary to remove all peduncles and buds at least in a day or two.

Which violet pot is correct?

Until now, one has to hear arguments about the benefits of ceramic and the dangers of plastic pots. Without debunking the myths, I will say that real professionals use ordinary, lightweight and, as a rule, inexpensive plastic pots.

As for size, for miniaturists this question is practically not worth it - mini-varieties of Saintpaulia do not need to be transferred successively from a smaller pot to a larger one as they grow. They are transplanted into pots of the same diameter in which the violets grew before. Someone gravitates towards very tiny containers with a diameter of 5 cm, but I prefer standard "tall" pots with a diameter of 5.5 cm. Despite the fact that the difference in diameters seems insignificant, the volume of such pots may differ by a third.

The limit for semi-miniature violets can be considered a size of 6 cm (the volume is 60% larger than with a diameter of 5 cm). In such pots, it may be easier to maintain uniform soil moisture, but the rosettes can grow larger, which will be their disadvantage.

What the roots of Saintpaulia will tell you

Transplanting violets (Saintpaulias) is a great time to inspect the root system. By its condition, you can analyze the care and understand whether the planting mixture was prepared correctly the last time. The most common mistakes that can be identified at this stage are too large a pot, over-watering, and a lack of rippers in the soil mix. Ideally, a clod of earth should be completely penetrated by thin roots, and on its outer part, the living white tips of new growing roots can be seen. If, on the third day after watering, the soil remains excessively moist and falls off in pieces from the roots, which are difficult to determine, or the earth has a characteristic sour smell, this is a signal to change the care regime. In this case, it is better to use not a traditional transplant, but a complete re-rooting.

What is required to plant violets

To grow and reproduce uzambar violets at home, you will need to stock up on:

• flower pots of various sizes;
• plastic cups or small bottles for rooting cuttings;
• suitable soil mixture or components for self-compilation of the substrate;
• complex fertilizers;
• fluorescent lamps to illuminate plants in winter.

The containers under the Saintpaulia are usually small, flat type, due to the fact that the roots of the violets are located quite close to the surface. Flower pots are selected three times less than the diameter of the rosette of the plant - only in such rather tight conditions, the Usambar violet feels best and blooms more luxuriantly. If you are going to root a stalk, disposable plastic cups (always with holes in the bottom) or medicine bottles will do.

There should not be any special problems with the earthen mixture, since in any flower shop you can now buy a special soil for violets, light, loose and breathable.But some growers are very anxious about how to plant violets, preferring to mix the soil for their plants on their own from sod land, leaf and coniferous humus, peat, river sand and sphagnum moss. On the Internet, you can find many different recipes for soil mixtures - whichever you choose, try to make the soil not heavy, pass moisture and air well, for this, be sure to use vermiculite moss-sphagnum or perlite. Foam crumbs can also be used.

It is advisable to immediately add superphosphate fertilizer to the self-prepared soil mixture. In the future, fertilizers are recommended to be applied during the formation of buds on the violet and after its flowering.

And of course, do not forget about the additional illumination, without which the Saintpaulias will be uncomfortable in the cold season, when the daylight hours are very short. Artificial lighting is used for 10-12 hours daily, fixing the lamps above the plants at a distance of at least 20 cm.

What should be the soil

Before proceeding to the description of various soil mixtures, we will indicate the general requirements for the composition of the soil for violets. What kind of land do these miniature plants need? The soil for violets should consist of leafy soil, which, due to its characteristics (it is very loose), perfectly permeates air and moisture. Leafy ground is called rotted fallen leaves. Further in the composition there should be turf. It, like leafy soil, makes up the topsoil and is in close proximity to the roots of Saintpaulia.

Coniferous soil (also characterized by good looseness) and peat are best suited as fillers. High moor peat is perfect as a soil base for violets, it also adds looseness to the soil and supplies it with useful substances.

It is high moor peat that is most often the main component in soils for indoor plants that are in flower shops. Peat perfectly nourishes the flowers at first, however, as mentioned earlier, peat mixture alone will not be enough - you need to supplement it with other elements.

In addition, recently, in order to improve air and water permeability, coconut fiber has been used in the composition of the soil. However, this component does not possess any useful properties, except for the indicated ones, since it cannot give the plant any nutrients.

In small quantities, it is allowed to use vermicompost for violets in the ground. Although it is very heavy and unable to provide good water and air permeability, it provides the plant with the nutrients it needs. If you use vermicompost, it is best to add baking powder: moor peat, perlite, vermiculite.

A baking powder is necessary, because the soil without it turns into a frozen earthen lump, and the roots quickly rot. Often used are perlite (small white balls), vermiculite (if not, sphagnum moss can be used), as well as peat. River sand will perfectly protect your soil composition from dehydration.

To ensure good drainage, a layer of expanded clay is first laid out, and on top of it - charcoal (the presence of charcoal will provide good absorption). Expanded clay and charcoal need to fill the pot up to about half - the rest of the space is intended for the substrate.

With these elements in the soil, your violets will feel great.