The violet care It ensures that you have beautiful flowers that can grow in your yard or indoors.
Violets are flowers with a lot of personality due to the shape of their leaves and the vivid color they take on. The plant is not very large, but like the care of tulips, you must pamper it and pay close attention to it so that it is kept in its best condition.
We want to teach you the secrets of caring for bromeliads and also those you must have with violets so that their flowering at home is perfect, so take note and put them into practice:
How should I take care of a violet?
They are easy to grow plants so they will grow on a terrace, balcony or patio. Pots are an ideal place to have them and some of the aspects that you must take care of are these:
- It can be planted and maintained almost at any time of the year, because it resists heat and cold in good conditions.
- One recommendation is to mix a little liquid fertilizer with the water that is going to be watered.
- It is important that you remove dried flowers and rotten leaves.
How to care for a potted African violet?
Make sure the pot has bottom holes for drainage. The pot must remain moist but never very wet, as the roots can rot. Finally, do not leave it directly in the sun, but in a semi-shaded area to prevent its leaves from burning.
When do African violets bloom?
Its best period is when temperatures remain between 18 and 25 degrees Celsius, away from frost that can harm it.
What type of soil is best to use for African violets?
It is vital that the soil is always loose (without many lumps) and drained. Use fertilizer like worm castings and water it 1-3 times a week depending on the weather.
Its aroma is very particular, so it is common to find it in perfumery. It is not scientifically proven, but it is used in homemade anti-inflammatory eye treatments, prepared as an infusion by applying warm cloths to the eyelids.
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