Violet, or as it is also called saintpaulia, can be found, perhaps, in the green corner of any hostess. This houseplant looks aesthetically pleasing, and its small inflorescences will decorate your kitchen or bedroom, bringing a share of comfort to your home. Knowing how to grow a violet from seeds, you can plant a whole violet flower garden in your home. This plant has many shades, and the flowers themselves may differ in texture and shape: many years of work of breeders affect. Explain for yourself the basic points for growing this specimen - and forward to the barricades!
First of all, you need to choose high-quality violet seeds. Some novice flower growers do not pay due attention to this stage and remain dissatisfied with the results. It is best to buy seed material for further cultivation not at a spontaneous market, but at a flower exhibition or from experienced flower collectors.
In this case, you do not have to worry about the future plant, and you will receive high-quality seed material that is not infected with diseases or pests. After all, it is less likely that you will simply be sold seeds of a different variety.
Proper soil and pot
Growing violets from seeds will be truly effective if you approach each of the preparatory stages with all seriousness. Pay special attention to the process of selecting the soil mixture, as well as the flower pot. As a rule, the most favorable conditions for the growth of Saintpaulia can be created if it grows on light sandy loamy soils.
Many people prefer to buy ready-made substrate in flower shops, and this is a good choice, since such soil is already saturated with all the necessary vitamins and minerals. However, if you wish or lack financial resources, you can prepare the soil mixture at home. To do this, you will need leafy soil, peat, and sand. It is immediately recommended to feed the resulting composition. Use humus, perlite or chopped sphagnum. You can safely plant violet seeds in such a substrate.
Growing room violets is not a particularly time-consuming process. But some requirements are still worth fulfilling if you want to get a 100% result. For example, it is very important to choose a comfortable potty. Don't buy large pots. The root system of Saintpaulia is miniature. If you plant this flower in a spacious pot, it will not be able to develop.
For those who plan to start germinating plants from seeds, it is generally recommended to use not pots for the first time, but small plastic cups, containers, or even medicine bottles. Choose the optimal container for planting room violet seeds, and after a while you will be able to evaluate the result.
Planting violet seeds
Growing violets from seeds at home is not difficult. The main thing is to listen to the advice of experts and perform all the steps in stages. Planting Saintpaulia grains is carried out in the following order:
- to begin with, sift the top layer of the soil mixture through a sieve and fill the containers prepared in advance with soil;
- the ground should be watered with a fungicidal agent immediately before planting;
- let the substrate dry a bit. Only after that, make small grooves in the ground, where you will need to sow the seeds of Saintpaulia;
- then we plant the grain material, from above we fill the seeds with a small layer of earth. Take an ordinary sieve, with its help it will be much easier and more convenient to do this;
- after planting, be sure to water the ground.
Even a beginner can grow violets from seed material. No special skills are needed here, the main thing is to know what this process consists of, at least theoretically.
Necessary conditions for growing seedlings
So that violet seeds can germinate soon, after sowing, it is advisable to cover the container with a lid or paper, and then put it in a shaded place. Don't leave the planted bean pot on a windowsill or anywhere else that gets too much direct sunlight.
You should not forget about Saintpaulia: control the temperature regime, as well as the level of humidity in the soil. In no case should the soil dry out, and the temperature should not fall below 20 degrees. Create an optimal microclimate for seedlings, and shoots will appear pretty soon.
Further seedling care
Growing homemade violets is necessary, taking into account the basic recommendations. First of all, you should ensure optimal lighting in the room. Saintpaulia does not like too bright light, so direct sunlight is not the best solution for growing this flower. As for the temperature, it is desirable that it does not exceed 16-18 degrees.
Special attention should be paid to the irrigation of Saintpaulia. Moisturizing the soil is a must, and it should be regular. Indoor violet reacts rather badly to a long absence of water in the ground. Try to make sure that the top layer of soil does not dry out in any case. It is recommended to use warm water for irrigation of the substrate. If desired, water the soil with rain collections, but be prepared for the fact that they may contain acids that are harmful to plants.
