Although it is believed that it is better not to keep violets at home, many housewives love these flowers, despite any superstitions.
And when violets do not bloom, gardeners begin to worry, because the plant is quite sickly.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", an agronomist and landscape designer, told how to care for violets.
Why Saintpaulias Don't Bloom
Caring for these flowers is not difficult if you know all the details.
Firstly, the violet will not bloom in a dark room. In this case, the leaves will stretch upwards.
Secondly, at the same time, violets do not tolerate direct sunlight well.
Thirdly, in order for the plant to produce buds, the daylight hours must be at least 12 hours, and the air temperature in the room must be 22-24 degrees Celsius.
Fourthly, stagnant moisture is harmful to the flower, so drainage and light soil are needed, and violets are watered twice a week.
Fifthly, violets grow well in tight pots rather than in spacious flowerpots.
Feed the violet
You can wake up a violet that is growing in the most comfortable conditions with the help of natural fertilizer.
1. You can use coffee grounds, which make the soil looser and acidify the soil.
2. Wood ash contains phosphorus and potassium, which are essential for any flowers. It also repels pests. You will need to infuse 1 tbsp. of ash in a liter of water for several hours, strain and water the violet with the infusion once every 2 weeks.
3. For 3 liters of water you need to take one drop of iodine and water the plant with this composition once a month.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
