Green violet

Today, a large number of people grow a beautiful violet plant with magnificent flowering on their windowsills. Unusual colors of flowers pleases and surprises a large number of prying eyes. The more common green violet, in which the inflorescences are painted white with a green tint. This phenomenon looks very unusual on ordinary window sills.

Green violet: main characteristics and description of green violets

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Such original plants, with white and green flowers, are called saintpaulia, which is included in the detachments of a beautifully blooming flower. The flower got its name simply due to the ease of memorization from an ordinary gardener. The name stuck after a long period of time. Therefore, in the article we call the flower a violet, which is the most familiar to hear.

If we talk about the nature of the habitat of this species, then the wild Saintpaulia will give preference to mountainous areas, for example, East Africa. Flowers of long-term cultivation, short growth. Evergreen direction. The stems are relatively small, the basal leaves are very well developed. The leaves are rounded, there are small villi, which can be seen on close inspection. The tip of the leaf is slightly pointed. The color is predominantly green, less often individuals with a spotted color of foliage are found.

Flowers formed on violet bushes are endowed with various colors and shapes. The inflorescences are collected in a small brush. The flower is relatively small, with up to five petals per inflorescence. At the place of flowering, seeds are formed, collected in a small box.

The most common varieties of violets are green.

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The green violet is presented to users in a relatively large variety of species available for cultivation. Below we will consider the most popular varieties, the peculiarities of growing each separately and varietal characteristics.

1) "EK-Malachite Orchid"- this is a representative of a country orchid variety, the difference is in the presence of large, slightly double inflorescences, painted in a pronounced cherry color. The border of the flower petals is green. A peculiarity in the color of the flower - when it is indoors in a lower temperature, the green color of the border begins to creep over the entire petal. And then the color of the inflorescences turns into green tones, and the cherry tint can be seen in small specks in the middle of the flower. This feature distinguishes the violet variety, the change in shades, depending on the climatic conditions, makes it more beautiful, even a little sophistication is added.

2) "LE-Green Rose"- half double and very beautiful flowers, figuratively they can be compared with the well-known pansies. The color scheme is pink, with a more delicate green fringe bordering the petals of the inflorescences. On the leaves of a plant of this variety, there is a slightly waxy bloom, shaping by a wave. There is a slight drawback in the variety, for those flower growers who prefer to admire the flowering for a long period, the flowers fade very quickly.

3) "RS-Emerald City"-the inflorescences of this variety are painted in a white tone with a green tint, a rolling palette of shades, up to pale blue at the very edge of each petal. Additionally, the petals are framed with a fringe, greenish tint.Formation of sheet plates according to the standard, almost round shape.

4) "N-Green Tea"- the representative of the variety is an unusually beautiful violet. It is formed in the form of a compact bunch, which consists of small, beautiful flowers, covered with light terry. Very delicate white, slightly green color of inflorescences, attracts enthusiastic glances from most connoisseurs of beauty. There are cases when a pinkish tide can be seen along the edge of the petals. The variety is distinguished by the duration of flowering. A very attractive feature of the formation of leaf plates, attractive hearts, are painted in dark greenish tones.

A beautiful flower, endowed with slightly double and rather large flowers, which are painted in a purple hue. Along the edge of each petal there is a frame with a thin border of green tone. At the edges of the petals, when fully developed, they begin to twist a little. Figuratively, such a picture looks like nodules. The pronounced border is most visible in areas with a cool climate. Or in a room with low temperatures. The violet blooms for a long time. This process depends on the fact that the petals tend to open not simultaneously, but alternately, hence the flowering process is delayed. Forming of sheet plates according to standards. The plus in this variety is the minimum care requirements.

5)«RS-Green Lagoon»- this Saintpaulia has great differences from its relatives, the color range of petals is pronounced, even a little unusual. The petals located on the outside are painted with a gentle green tint, the main part of the flower is snow-white petals, but almost every petal has subtle strokes of blue, which adds to the charm of the flower. The shape of the bud is somewhat reminiscent of the usual cabbage vests. Based on the observations of experienced florists, one more originality of flowers can be emphasized; with age, their color darkens a little. Flowering continues for a long period. With proper care, this violet can delight the eyes with flowering for a whole year, with short interruptions.

6) Green dragon-the difference of this variety in the presence of flowers of different types. Part is completely terry, the other half is endowed with partial terry. The color of the inflorescences is predominantly white. There is a slight border along the edge of each petal. But there is also a minus for this variety of Saintpaulia - it is a short flowering period. The plant also needs constant and abundant sunlight, of course, without direct sunlight. In the absence or part of such a requirement, the violets take on a faded color.

7) "PC-Green Corals"- the original structure of inflorescences, resemble an asterisk, the petals are painted in white and blue tones. The edges of the petals are framed by a thin green border and a slight velvety. Differs in very rare flowering, but the duration of this process is almost 30 days for each individual inflorescence. The corrugated shape of the leaf plates attracts with a shiny green tone. The bush of such a Saintpaulia is large, this also applies to the formed buds.

8) Ness pixie grin-violet of this variety was bred by a selection method by scientists from abroad. It is distinguished from all other representatives of this culture by the increased doubleness of the inflorescences, the flowers themselves are not very large and outwardly resemble the well-known pansy flower. The color is very unusual, even the original rosette of the inflorescence is painted in a pale green cream color, and the rest has a coral hue. Sheet plates have increased fragility. When transplanting a plant, this feature must be taken into account.

9) "KO-Young-green"- a domestic breeder bred this variety of violets at the end of the 20th century. Attractive, pale white color of flowers and terry, covering a significant part of the petals. Pronounced green border along the edge of each petal.Sometimes, you can observe small fragments (blotches) on flowers, the color of the fragments is blue. But such a miracle appears selectively, not on every inflorescence, and on a separate petal. Leaves are medium in size, rounded in shape.

10) "RS-Green Moss"-dannaya violet was bred by the famous domestic breeder, Repkin. Semi-double, green delicate petals attract attention. On individual petals, you can see small stains of a purple hue. On the edge of each petal there is a terry border, corrugated in shape. Large leaves have a wavy shape, painted in a pronounced green color. The violet of this variety is very fond of a large amount of light. If you follow all the rules of planting and subsequent care, then the plant will delight you with abundant and long flowering.

11) "EK-Green Cockatoo"-impressions from the appearance of a violet bush and flowers can be described as follows-green parrots gathered in a flock and settled on the leaves of a shiny green color. Why such associations? The flowers are endowed with doubleness, a slightly oblong shape of the petals, the number and size of each flower resemble pansy bushes. The color of the petals is bright, lettuce overflow. The border of each petal is of a pronounced green tone.

12) "EK-Green Chrysanthemums"-the inflorescences of this violet in shape resemble a medium-sized pompom. They are terry and have a bright white color. Each petal is framed by a green border along the edge. In some of the inflorescences, pink blotches are seen in the middle rosette.

13) Wrangler's green pastures- the variety is endowed with significantly larger flowers, covered with terry and painted in a white tone. Sometimes some of the petals turn pink. The corrugated border along the edge of the inflorescences is green. The leaves of the green tint are also corrugated, sometimes there may be a silvery tint.

14) Green horizon-bred grade abroad. The difference lies in the color of each petal: the main part is terry snow-white in color, along the edge of the petals there is a wide border of a pronounced green tone. The color scheme of flowers - at the beginning of flowering, predominantly white tint, but throughout the color process, the color gradually changes, the petals are almost completely painted in a green tone. The size of the inflorescences increases with the size of the violet bush itself. The flowering process is distinguished by its long period. Large-sized leaves are colored green.

15) "EK-Green-eyed blonde"- attracts with a bright salad shade of large inflorescences, which are framed by a small velvety border, and the edges of each petal are slightly serrated, which gives a unique originality to the flower as a whole. The wavy shape of the leaf plates, also endowed with a small fringe along the edge, are colored green.

16) Louisiana green-this variety can be characterized by the following parameters: inflorescences are white, there is a small lilac tint, a thin border is stretched along the edge, velvety green. Wavy leaves. A complete examination of the violets of this variety creates an impressive picture that will not leave anyone indifferent and will certainly attract planting on your windowsill.

You can still enumerate a lot of the variety of Saintpaulias, but for now we will focus on those already considered. It is these varieties that are most attractive and popular among flower growers.

Recommended care.

Green violet, a variety of Saintpaulia, has a rather capricious attitude to the growing process, the correctness and quality of care, the required composition of the soil. The presence of all certain conditions will allow the plant to flourish for a long period, but the lack of at least one of the conditions will entail a disruption in the development and subsequent death of the plant.

Watering.

Correct, systematic watering, strictly water in a tray specially installed under the pots with violets. Waterlogging leads to formations of diseases, mainly rotting of the root system. Do not violate the required temperature regime, above +24 degrees and below +19 has a detrimental effect on the development of Saintpaulia.

Light.

The violet is a plant that starts to wither without enough light. This moment has an important function when considering the general condition of the flower. Violets especially need sunlight at the time of flowering.

How to feed green violets

We monitor the introduction of the nutrition necessary for the plant on a monthly basis. The quality and quantity of which depends on the growing season. Be sure to choose the right pots, for violets this is an important point. It should be almost in size, plus or minus in different directions. In a large capacity, the root system begins to actively develop and grow, which takes away the strength of the entire plant for proper development. In a smaller pot, the flower begins to feel discomfort, deformation of the plant and roots occurs. Small pots are inconvenient for the plant, and it shows its displeasure - it simply refuses to bloom.

How to transplant green violets

Every year, each violet bush is subject to a mandatory transplant. The soil for such a purpose must be properly compiled by yourself or simply purchased in a special store. How to make such a mixture of soil with your own hands? We take a part of the earth, mix it with a part of the sand, be sure to add sphagnum moss, which plays the role of a reservoir of the necessary moisture. The added broken brick or ordinary pebbles will serve as an excellent drainage for the soil, which is so necessary for the healthy development of violets. To get more beautiful flowers on the windowsill and at the slightest financial cost (meaning buying bushes in a flower shop), Saintpaulia can simply be propagated, of course, observing all the rules and recommendations about this process.

How green varieties of violets are propagated

Reproduction is recommended by means of leaves. Break off healthy, developed leaf plates or carefully cut them, you can simply put them in a container with water, filling the container should not cover the whole leaf, only the lower part of the stem. Constantly check the water so that it does not dry out. Rooting will stop if this process is disrupted. You can also stick the leaves into the soil. Moisturize constantly. Further, after the appearance of the first roots, we transplant them into prepared pots with the necessary soil composition. We expose it to a permanent place of residence, so that the young plant would immediately begin to undergo acclimatization to new conditions.

Pests and diseases to which the green violet is susceptible.

Any houseplant sooner or later faces the problem of disease and pests. Even with proper care. But the green violet is a particularly fragile, defenseless flower that has no natural immunity to this kind of problem. Therefore, only proper care and proper cultivation, preventive work with the processing of the plant, can protect your beauties on the windowsill. Moreover, most of the diseases of the violet are practically incurable and the bushes have to be destroyed after a large-scale infection. Below we will look at the most common diseases and pests for Saintpaulia.

-Phytofluorosis- the manifestation of the disease occurs as a result of a violation of the moisture regime of both the soil and the humidity in the room. To exclude the development of sores, often ventilate the room, and watering should be carried out strictly according to the system and with the correct actions, only in the pallet.

- Mealy dew- manifested by the formation of specks on the leaves, white spots. As the disease progresses, the size of the spots increases.What contributes to the appearance of a sore? Violation of the temperature regime, sudden changes. Well, increased soil moisture. Solve the problem immediately.

-Gray rot- manifests itself as a result of increased humidification or a decrease in temperature, which lasts for a period of time.
A little about pests. The most active and popular for indoor violets are spider mites, aphids. They are the most dangerous, not only feed on the sap of the plant, which leads to the weakening of the violet, but also are the causative agents of diseases that are dangerous for the flower. The fight against parasites is carried out with traditional medicine, especially with prevention. In a larger distribution, it is necessary to use more effective drugs; you can buy them at any flower shop.

Outcome.

Finishing the article, let's summarize: planting a green violet is an interesting, entertaining activity, especially when you start to admire your work. However, this is a laborious process, given the capriciousness of the plant, whimsical care. Only very patient growers get 100% results. Attention, compliance with all the rules, care. Only then does the plant reciprocate with you.