Why are exacum flowers popular?
Elegant exacum flowers look delicate. They have a strong decorative value. It is also called the Persian violet. Most often it is offered as an annual.
What are the exacum flowers in care
This plant is easy to grow from seed. The original homeland is Asia. Belongs to the bitter family. Their total number in culture is about 30. Depending on the species, life expectancy may differ. In length, the plant can reach about 30 cm. It has erect stems, neat-shaped leaves up to 3 cm long. Small - up to 1 cm in diameter - fragrant flowers, usually lilac-bluish in color. It is prized for its abundant flowering.
For good results, you must follow a number of rules:
- The temperature level should be moderate, in winter not lower than 8 degrees, in summer the plant welcomes fresh air;
- This is a light-loving flower, the light needs bright, with a minimum amount of direct sunlight;
- When the hot hours come, shading is required;
- If the lighting is too intense, the flower fades;
- Exakum requires abundant watering from the flowering of spring to autumn, it is important that the soil is constantly moistened;
- In winter, watering is usually reduced.
Here are the main grooming secrets. Exacum refers to plants that accept regular spraying. If there is a pallet where wet pebbles are laid out, you can get the right level of humidity. You can fertilize the plant every week as a decorative flowering plant with a suitable fertilizer. Wide bowls are well suited for planting them. Exacum flowers can be replanted annually in spring.