Violet is a decorative flower that is grown in apartment conditions. Variety Blue fog Moreva is very popular among many gardeners due to terry flowers of a pleasant heavenly shade, easy care and simple propagation.
What does Violet Blue Fog look like
The homeland of all violets is considered to be East Africa. The flower belongs to the senpolia from the Gesneriev class.
This variety appeared in 2001, it was bred by breeder Morev Konstantin. It got its name for the delicate blue color of leaves with a white border. Often they say about such a flower - "the sky on the windowsill."
Violet Blue fog - window sill decoration
The leaves of the flower are velvety, oval in shape. The shade of the outer part of the sheet can be either light green or dark. Streaks are clearly visible on it. The plant is distinguished by large inflorescences of a heavenly hue. Along the edge of the flower, a wavy line is a tone lighter than the rest.
What do violet seeds look like
To get the seeds of uzambar violets, which include this variety, you need to take pollen from two flowers of the parents. Plants must be healthy and with suitable signs. Pestles are pollinated with pollen. Four months later, the seed boxes will be completely dry. They can be collected and stored.
The story began in 2001
Features of violet care Blue fog Moreva houses
The plant is unpretentious in care, but in order for it to grow well and not hurt, certain conditions must be observed.
Temperature
Violet does not tolerate low temperatures. The optimal parameters for it are 23-25 degrees. If the room is less than 8 degrees, then the flower may die. Also fatal to drafts.
Important! The higher the temperature in the room, the darker the inflorescences will be. If the plant is at a temperature of 18 degrees, then the flowers will be almost white.
Lighting
Violet loves bright light, but it must be diffused. Therefore, the flower pot should be placed away from the place where direct rays of the sun fall.
The plant will feel best on a windowsill facing east. In winter, the flower needs additional lighting.
Lighting organization
Watering
Water the plant only with defended water from a small watering can. It is important that the water does not fall on the inflorescence.
The procedure is carried out once a week. Excess moisture can cause root rot.
Spraying
The spraying procedure is recommended only in the winter, when the plant suffers from dry air. The moisture level is significantly affected by heating.
The rest of the year, it is not worth spraying the violet, as water will accumulate on the leaves, causing further decay.
Humidity
Too high a moisture level, above 70%, will cause the plants to rot out the leaves. But very dry air is harmful to violets. Under such conditions, the leaves will become soft. Recommended optimum moisture content should be around 60%.
Priming
The ground for growing violets must be loose in order to absorb moisture well. To achieve the correct soil texture, it is recommended to take:
- one piece of sand;
- five parts of peat;
- three parts of soil.
For reference! In flower shops you can buy a ready-made mixture for violets.
Soil preparation
Top dressing
Violet Blue fog of Moreva is fed with liquid organics or tablets. Be sure to fertilize the plant during the flowering phase.
The regular feeding is once every two weeks during the spring and summer.
When and how it blooms
With proper care, the violet can delight with its bloom 10 months a year. The socket starts to grow at 11 months.
This is an amazing plant, the shades of flowers of which depend on the temperature regime. If you want to get a tender almost white with light blue blueness, the plant should be kept at a temperature of no higher than 20 degrees. The warmer it is in the room, the darker the violet blooms.
Inflorescence Forms
The plant always blooms with a big hat. The shoots of the buds are directed to the center, they are held on strong peduncles.
The Blue Fog variety is popular due to the fact that its flowering can be enjoyed for a long time. It happens in waves. Each bud holds for a long time.
Changes in flowering care
If the violet blooms for a long time, it is necessary to improve the conditions of its maintenance. It is important to ensure good lighting at least 12 hours a day.
The soil needs to be additionally fertilized, since flowering reduces the immunity of the plant.
Dried parts that have faded must be carefully removed.
Why pollination may be needed
In nature, the pollination process occurs with the help of insects. But at home this is impossible, since the pestle of the flower is very high. There is practically no chance that self-pollination will occur, and pollen will fall precisely on the stamen.
Household pollination technique
There are three ways to pollinate a plant at home:
- entomophilia (similar to the action of insects);
- wind technique;
- animal technique.
All methods are easy to use on your own.
Pollen application methods
Pollination of violets at home using the technique of animals occurs by touching one flower to another.
To apply the method of "wind" you need to bend a sheet of paper at 90 degrees. Pollen is scattered along the fold lines, then it is blown away into stamens.
Pollination Tools
Entomophilia technique will require any of the tools:
- needle;
- cotton swab;
- soft brush;
- cotton swab.
Any of these devices can apply pollen to the stamens of the plant.
Pollination of violets
How Saintpaulia propagates Blue fog
Propagation of a flower is done in two ways:
- through rooting of leaves;
- disembarkation of a daughter outlet.
The first method is most popular among gardeners. A healthy leaf from the second row of sockets is necessary for reproduction. The cuttings are cut and placed in a glass with water. The leaf is transplanted into the ground as soon as 1.5 cm roots appear.
A pot with a leaf needs to be covered with polyethylene to create greenhouse conditions. Children are formed in a month. As soon as several pairs of leaves appear, the children are seated.
Important! To achieve the preservation of the natural blue color of violets, you need to leave the maximum number of children.
Transplant after purchase and during reproduction
Experienced gardeners recommend replanting a violet immediately after purchase. To do this, prepare the correct soil. It can be bought at a flower shop or made independently from peat, sphagnum moss with perlite and sheet soil. For propagation, leaves from the second or third row, as well as non-faded peduncles, are taken as planting material.
A plant transplant may be required in several cases:
- with the active growth of the plant, to increase the size of the pot;
- in a planned manner for soil replacement - in this case, the procedure is carried out once a year.
Transplanting a plant is also necessary if it begins to hurt. Remove contaminated soil and dead flower parts.
Flower transplant
Possible problems in growing
Despite the fact that the flower is very unpretentious, if proper care is not provided, it can become sick, rot, or dry out.
Leaf problems
Often flower growers are faced with changes in platinum leaf. It may begin to rot; brown spots appear on the surface. The causes of death of the leaves are:
- lack or excess of lighting;
- improper watering;
- poor soil;
- lack of fertilizer.
Improper care leads to the fact that the plant's immunity is reduced. It becomes susceptible to diseases, a weak flower is most often attacked by pests. Leaves can fall down, curl up.
Attention! If the leaves lose their elasticity, this indicates that the roots have rotted.
Pests
A houseplant may be affected by a pest attack. The most common are:
- A spider mite is a very dangerous insect that multiplies rapidly. Its appearance can be detected by a sticky coating on the foliage.
- Whitefly is a parasite that appears due to the low level of humidity in the room.
Plant growth is completely stopped if it is attacked by a mealybug. He sucks the juice of violets, leading to its complete death.
Pest control is necessary with systemic insecticides.
The defeat of the plant with a spider mite
Disease
A flower can get a fungal pathology called powdery mildew. It manifests itself as a white coating on the leaves. This is a dangerous disease that affects the roots, and then goes on to the leaves.
As soon as the lesion focus is noticeable, you need to immediately remove it and treat the soil with a solution of copper sulfate.
Signs of improper care
If the flower does not have enough light, it is poured or, on the contrary, overdried, problems will be reflected on the leaves. Dark spots may appear on them, they hang from the pot or twist.
If timely measures are not taken to improve the conditions of the plant, it will completely die.
With the provision of competent care, a magnificent variety of violets Blue fog will delight you all year round with delicate flowers of a heavenly hue.
