Violet Amadeus appeared relatively recently, but this bright plant has already managed to conquer many gardeners. Despite the fact that it does not require special conditions of detention, mistakes are made during its cultivation. Next, the main features of the variety will be examined in detail, the main secrets of its cultivation are disclosed.

Botanical description of the plant

Violet Amadeus is one of the most common plant genera (Violet), found in almost all climatic zones and continents. This variety was bred in 2012 by amateur breeder Konstantin Morev. In his creation, he managed to concentrate all the best qualities of long-known varieties and create a home plant with unique flowers.

Like all representatives of the species, this violet belongs to herbaceous perennials. It differs in the core root system, which is characterized by the main low-branched root with thin lateral roots. The stem is branched, erect or slightly creeping, up to 40 cm high.

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The leaves of the plant are dark green, alternate, petiolate. They are located on long thin petioles. In young specimens the leaves are lighter, in adults - saturated, dark, with a characteristic uniform pubescence on the lower part. The outlet in the Amadeus is neat, mostly proportional, but in individual plants it can sometimes grow unevenly.

Amadeus flowers are double, the edges of the petals do not have divisions, they are quite large, on average about 5-7 cm in diameter, but under optimal conditions they can grow up to 8 cm. They differ in a characteristic color, its base is a rich raspberry or red-raspberry shade . The flower is decorated with a thin white border that runs from the center of the flower to the edges.

The variety blooms throughout the year, but most often - from the beginning of spring to late autumn. In winter, the plant enters the dormant stage. In southern regions with a warm and mild climate, flowering can also be observed at the beginning of winter.

Important! The color of the flowers of the plant may vary depending on air temperature. In winter, the shade is darker, crimson red, and in summer — light, with a slight pink tint.

What conditions do you need to create at home

Caring for Amadeus is no more difficult than for another variety of violets. The most important thing is to provide the plant with the right lighting, choose the right place. Otherwise, the flower will grow poorly, and may even die over time.

Placement and lighting

This violet loves intense diffused light, so the pot with it must be necessarily shaded. The window sill on the east and west sides of the house, where there is no intense sunlight, is best suited for this. It is also possible to grow the plant on the southern windowsill, but the plant should be protected from direct sunlight, otherwise burns on the foliage of violets cannot be avoided. It is not recommended to keep Amadeus in the northern part of the house - the flowerpot will not be adequately lit, and this will lead to the stretching of the violet.

Regardless of where the violet is kept, it requires at least 10–12 hours a day. If this requirement cannot be met, the flowerpot will have to be illuminated with a table or a specialized garden lamp. In addition to stretching, a lack of light can lead to general inhibition of violets, and in advanced cases, to drying.

Temperature and humidity

A stable room temperature within +22 ... + 25 ° С is best suited for this variety. A flower can also grow at an average daily air temperature of +20 ° C. In winter, it can be successfully grown at +18 ° С, and in summer - at air temperature up to +30 ° С. Sudden changes in temperature and drafts for violets are fatal, they can cause falling flowers and foliage. All this will negatively affect the subsequent vegetative period.The optimal indicator of air humidity in the habitat of the variety should be in the range of 50–55%. An increase or decrease in this indicator will negatively affect not only flowering, but also on the plant as a whole: it will be possible to observe twisting, wilting of leaves and the gradual death of violets.

If there is a lack of humidity in the room with the plant, a small open container with water is installed near the violet to regulate this indicator. Spraying the flower is prohibited, as it can provoke putrefactive lesions of shoots and leaves.

Important! Amadeus should not be watered with cold water. This will weaken the immunity of the plant.

How to care at home

Despite the fact that this violet requires minimal care and attention, the Amadeus respond positively to the scrupulous attitude of the owners to them. In addition to regular watering and observing the optimal microclimate, they need periodic top dressing and sanitary pruning. Otherwise, an inferior plant with low immunity to a variety of fungi will grow.

Watering

This variety, like other varieties of violets, is quite demanding on watering and moistening the substrate. It is strictly forbidden to moisten its shoots. Therefore, water is introduced only under the root, and as carefully as possible.

The top watering when growing this flower is used infrequently, and only by experienced gardeners, so it is best to use the bottom watering method. To do this, water is poured into a small bowl or tray (so that the plant can be immersed 2-3 cm), after the flowerpots are lowered into a container of water for 20-30 minutes. The soil will absorb the optimum amount of moisture without harming the plant.Violets are watered depending on the season and air temperature, the procedure is carried out 1-2 times a week, using only well-defended, soft water at room temperature. Pure rainwater is best suited. If you live in regions with an unfavorable environmental situation, it is forbidden to use rainwater for irrigation.

About once every 2 months, for the hygienic purpose, they wash the foliage of violets. It is abundantly moistened with a spray bottle, after which the remaining water is thoroughly cleaned. Drops of moisture on the plant should not be left: putrid foci may develop in their place, reducing the aesthetics of the flower.

Did you know? In addition to decorative purposes, violet is often used to treat all kinds of human diseases. Extracts from this plant have choleretic, antimicrobial, sedative, diuretic and diaphoretic effects.

Fertilizer application

Fertilize under Amadeus throughout the entire growing season, with an interval of 14 days. In late autumn and winter, violets do not feed. At this time, a period of rest sets in, therefore it is irrational to make any fertilizers at this time. In spring, the soil is fertilized with nitrogenous compounds (this helps the flower to restore the aboveground mass and give young shoots). Since late spring, violets have been fed only with potassium-phosphate mixtures. They improve and prolong flowering, the number of buds increases.

To fertilize the flower using specialized mineral mixtures for violets (improving flowering, accelerating growth). Apply them at concentrations recommended by the manufacturer. Such fertilizers can be replaced with any mineral analogues for indoor plants. In this case, the concentration for the preparation of the working solution needs half as much as the manufacturer recommends.

Video: How to fertilize violets

To properly fertilize violets, you should adhere to some rules:

• plants do not fertilize within a month after transplantation;
• top dressing at temperatures below +20 ° C and above +25 ° C is prohibited;
• the flower does not fertilize if it is susceptible to infectious lesions or pests;
• fertilize in the morning or in the evening (top dressing in direct sunlight is prohibited).

Important! Violets are most easily tolerated in March.

Pruning

Pruning Amadeus spend as needed. Despite the fact that from a botanical point of view this procedure is useless, without it it will be difficult to achieve a special decorative effect from a flower. Carry out the procedure from early spring to late autumn. In winter, pruning is not recommended, since at this time the plant is at a dormant stage.Old shoots and leaves, as well as parts of the plant that discredit its decorativeness, are pruned. This will help young shoots not only to increase the aerial mass, but also to prolong flowering. Many plant growers at the beginning of spring vegetation advise to remove several of the lower branches of the rosette - in this case, the violet will give all its strength only to efficient, flowering shoots.

Transfer

Periodic plant transplantation is one of the most important procedures. Perform it as necessary 1-2 times a year. Most often, the procedure is performed for this purpose:

• replace the old substrate;
• rejuvenate the flower;
• change the pot that is cramped for the root system to a larger one.

Transplant violets in spring or summer using a specialized fertile, lightweight substrate for violets. In its absence, the soil can also be prepared personally from a mixture of garden soil and vermiculite.

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Such soil must be sterilized:

• roasting in the oven (20 minutes, at +125 ° C);
• freezing in the refrigerator (2-3 days, at -20 ° С ...- 25 ° С);
• plentiful watering with 1% solution of potassium permanganate.

Any garden containers are suitable for transplantation: from plastic, clay, ceramics, metal. A prerequisite is excellent drainage, so at the bottom the presence of 1 or more drainage holes is necessary. For transplantation, do not select excessively large containers. An ideal pot should be 2-3 cm wider than the root system of the violet, and its depth should be 2/3 more than the diameter of the roots. The bottom of the pot is usually covered with small expanded clay or gravel (3 cm thick).

The main stages of transplantation:

1. Prepare a new pot. It is sterilized with a 1% potassium permanganate solution or 70% alcohol.
2. Put a drainage layer on the bottom, and on top pour soil with a layer of 3-5 cm.
3. Take the plant along with the root system from an old pot.
4. Prepare a violet for transplant. If it is necessary to replace the substrate, the root system is washed in a basin with warm water. To rejuvenate, you need to remove half of the old roots and lower non-viable branches. When replanting is done to replace the pot, the old soil is slightly shaken off (the basal layer of the soil should remain unharmed).
5. Place the plant in a new container, fill the cavity between the root system and the walls of the pot with new soil.
6. Pour the violet and place it in a warm, well-lit place with diffused light.

How to propagate at home

Propagate the violet both vegetatively (in parts of the stem or rhizome), and with the help of seeds. The most optimal way to get a new plant is to root leafy cuttings. The method is not only simple, but also 100% effective. Seeds receive new flowers very rarely, and this is due to their low germination, as well as the long acclimatization period of the sprouts.

To propagate Amadeus violet with a leafy cut, you should:

1. Cut a young full leaf on the 2-3 lower tier of the shoots.
2. On the bottom of the leaf, make an oblique cut at an angle of 45 °.
3. Dip the leaf stalk into a shallow container with clean water. After young roots appear on the cut, transplant the stalk into a small pot and move it to a warm, well-lit place.
4. To accelerate the appearance of roots in a container of water, add a few drops of the Epin-Extra growth stimulator.
5. As soon as a full-fledged plant grows from the stem, it is dived into a larger pot (the leaf needs to be removed).

Possible difficulties when growing

Often the cultivation of violets does not cause difficulties even for novice growers, therefore, problems with this flower arise only in exceptional cases. Often, with untimely elimination of errors, the death of the plant is inevitable. Therefore, the solution of problems relating to the cultivation and care of the plant, should proceed immediately.

The main problems that arise during the cultivation of Amadeus violets and how to eliminate them:

Despite the fact that Amadeus violet is an amateur variety of home flowers, this plant can impress with the beauty and unique double flowers of each grower. This variety is considered unpretentious, but a healthy and flowering plant can be obtained only if all the rules of care and proper maintenance of violets are strictly observed. Otherwise, she will be sick for a long time and die over time.