Green violets: varieties and care for them

Today, many people prefer to see such a plant as a violet on their windowsills. These flowers delight the eye with their unusual colors. Among them, it is worth noting green violets, which attract the eye with greenish-white flowers.

Such green-flowered varieties are called saintpaulias and are included in the detachment of flowering plants. They belong to the Gesneriaceae family. But they got the name "violet" due to the fact that it is more familiar to novice gardeners. Over time, the name stuck, therefore, in this article we are talking about green violets - in order to make the information easier to perceive.

If we talk about the natural habitat of violets, then these are most often mountain ranges in East Africa. They are perennial low plants that are considered evergreen. They have small stems with well-developed basal leaves. The leaves themselves are slightly rounded, with small villi. At the top, they are slightly pointed. The color is most often green, but sometimes spotted plants can be found.

In addition, flowers of various shapes and colors are placed on the bush, which are collected in small brushes. The flower itself is small, has five petals. After flowering, a small "box" appears in place of the flower, inside which there are seeds.

Green violets have a wide variety of species. The most common varieties are worth noting.

This variety is distinguished by rather large double flowers, which are distinguished by a bright cherry color with a wide green border running along the very edge. When the violet is in a cooler place, the border spreads almost over the entire flower. Then it turns green with a small cherry "bald spot" in the very middle. This makes the violet more exquisite and beautiful.

These are beautiful semi-double flowers that resemble pansies. Have a pale pink color. The edges are framed with green fringes. The leaves of such a plant are a little waxy, in addition, they have a wavy shape. The only drawback of such a violet is the rapid wilting of flowers.

This flower has a greenish-white color that turns into pale blue at the very edge of the petals. At the same time, the edges are decorated with a fringed border of green hue. The leaves of such a violet are always in a standard semicircular shape.

This violet is notable for its unusual beauty. It is a large bunch of semi-double flowers. Their color is striking with its delicate white-green tint. In some cases, a pinkish color is visible at the very edges of the petals. This violet blooms for a long time. Green tea leaves are heart-shaped, dark green in color.

A violet with this name has rather large double flowers with a dark purple tint. Its edges are framed by a wide green border. Each petal is slightly twisted at the very edge, and it resembles a knot. The border is especially visible in cooler places. Flowering continues for a long time due to the fact that each flower opens slowly. The leaves of such a Saintpaulia are standard. She does not require special care.

This Saintpaulia has a completely unusual color.Its outer petals have a pale green tint, but white is considered the main color. In addition, there are small blue strokes on almost every petal. In their shape, the flowers are a bit like cabbage forks. Many people note that over time, the color of the flower becomes darker.

This variety of violets differs in that it can have both double and semi-double flowers, characterized by a white tint. There is a small bright green border at the very edge. However, the plant blooms for a very short time, in addition, it requires a lot of light. Otherwise, it starts to fade.

The flowers themselves are a bit like an asterisk in structure, have white and blue petals. Their edges are framed by a very bright green border in the form of a fringe. Such a plant blooms very rarely, however, the flowering of one unit can last a whole month. The leaves are distinguished by a shiny corrugated shape. In addition, they are very large.

This variety of violets was bred by foreign breeders. It is distinguished by large double flowers, similar to pansies. They have a coral coloration with a green cream rosette.

This variety was bred by the domestic breeder Kosobokov. The flower attracts with its delicate white double flowers, the edges of which are framed with a thick green border. Some petals may have blue patches. The leaves are medium and rounded.

This type of violets was also bred by the domestic breeder Repkin. It differs in semi-double soft green flowers. The petals have purple streaks, and the flower itself is framed with a corrugated border. The leaves are large and wavy, with a bright green tint. These violets are very fond of lighting. With proper care, flowering lasts for a long time.

Such a plant looks a bit like a flock of green parrots, which are located on shiny green leaves. The double flowers of this plant have an oblong shape and are associated with pansies. The petals are painted in light green color, have a bright green border.

Saintpaulia of this variety has large double white flowers that resemble pompons. The edges have a bright green border. In some colors, pink blotches can be seen in the very middle.

This variety is distinguished by rather large double flowers that have a white color. In some cases, it can be pinkish. The edges of the petals have a wide corrugated green border. The green leaves are also corrugated, with a silvery sheen.

This variety of violets was bred by foreign breeders. The flower itself is distinguished by white double petals with very wide green edges. When it opens, its color is completely white, however, after a while it becomes almost completely green. In addition, the longer the violet grows, the larger the flowers themselves become. The flowering itself can last for a long time. The leaves of the violet are large.

This violet has large flowers with a delicate salad tint. They are framed by a wide fringed border and have slightly serrated edges. Its leaves are wavy, with a bright green fringe around the edges.

A violet of this variety is characterized by the presence of white petals with a lilac shade, which have a thin fringed green border. Its leaves are also slightly wavy. The amazing view of such a Saintpaulia will not leave anyone indifferent.

In addition to the above varieties of violets, there are still many not so popular, for example, "BO-Green Turtle".

Green violets are a very capricious variety, and if certain conditions are not created for them, then over time they may even die.The plant must be properly watered and this must be done only in the pallet. Do not moisturize Saintpaulia too much, as as a result of this, the root system can fester. The room temperature should be no more than 24 degrees.

You also need to apply special fertilizers every month. The pot in which this plant is located should not be too large. This is necessary so that the roots do not grow at a tremendous speed. Otherwise, they will take away most of the vitality of the violets, and they will not be able to bloom.

Once a year, violets must be transplanted using special soil for this. You can buy it at any garden or flower shop, or you can make it yourself. To do this, mix the earth with sand and sphagnum moss. You also need to add either pebbles or broken bricks.

It is recommended to do this with leaves. The leaf must be cut off or broken off, and then put into water or stuck into the ground. When the first roots appear, it will be possible to transplant the sprout into a prepared pot, to a permanent "place of residence".

Like any plant, the violet is also susceptible to various diseases. Among them, the most common are worth noting.

• Late blight. This disease most often occurs due to too much humidity. To prevent this, it is necessary to ventilate the room more often, as well as to comply with all watering rules.
• Powdery mildew. This disease is determined by the presence of small white spots that appear on the leaf at the top. This happens when the temperature drops too sharply, as well as from too much humidification.
• Gray rot. Most often appears at low temperatures or with excessive moisture.

If we talk about pests, then these can be parasites such as aphids or spider mites. The fight against them can be carried out both with the help of special drugs and folk methods.

Summing up, we can say that the cultivation of green violets is an interesting, but rather laborious business. To grow such plants, you must definitely pay attention to them, only then they will be able to please you and your household with beautiful and delicate flowers.

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