Experienced flower growers who are seriously involved in breeding violets claim that their passion began from the moment the very first beautiful flower appeared on the windowsill. Immediately there was a desire to expand the collection, purchase other varieties or get new rosettes from an existing plant.

Our article is addressed to those who are just carried away by these plants and do not yet know how to root a violet leaf. Usually at home these beautiful flowers propagated precisely by leaves cut from a vending adult plant. This is the simplest and most common way of growing young rosettes, which is not difficult to master even for beginners in floriculture, who have recently become interested in this amazing culture.

When are violets propagated?

Most auspicious time for reproduction - summer and spring, when the plants have enough light and heat. But in case of urgent need, when, for example, planting violets from a leaf is the only way to save rare variety, experienced florist can carry out the plan and during a short daylight hours.

Choose a sheet

To understand how to properly root a violet leaf, first you need to decide what should be planting material. In other words, we will talk about how to choose a sheet for reproduction. If he is sick or weak, you will not be able to grow strong, abundantly flowering offspring. That is why, before rooting a violet leaf in the ground or in water, it is necessary to carefully approach its choice.

Florists with experience do not recommend using leaves from the lower tier closest to the ground for propagation. Firstly, they are the oldest, most likely already weakened, and secondly, such leaf blades can be inhabited by fungal spores and bacteria. You should choose a cutting from the second, and better - from the third tier, where the leaves are already well formed, they have reached the size of an adult plant, have a pronounced turgor.

Why does the leaf seem sluggish?

Two or three leaves can be planted in one cup, but it is necessary that they be of the same variety. As in the case when cuttings with roots that appeared were planted in the soil, the soil is moistened and the glass is placed in a greenhouse. To prevent mold from appearing on the soil, the plants are periodically aired, but at the same time they are protected from drafts and too cold air.

Many beginners are interested in how to root a violet leaf in peat tablets, and whether this method gives good result. Yes, due to the nutritious and loose substrate, the plants in this case quickly give roots and young rosettes. And the principle of planting remains the same as when planting in the ground.

Conditions for growing violets from a leaf

How to root a violet leaf? What does a young plant need? The most important condition success of this process is the constant attention to this tiny plant who needs to provide:

• light nutrient soil;
• stable temperature;
• daylight hours at least 12 hours;
• uniform and regular watering;
• moisture and draft protection.

Violets feel very comfortable on racks equipped with additional illumination, which provides plants with conditions for growth even in the autumn-winter period.

Separation of outlets

When rooting a violet leaf, several tiny rosettes with a diameter of three to five centimeters are formed at its base. This indicates that it is time to plant the plants. Separate the children in such a way that each rosette has at least a pair of leaves with a well-developed growth point and several roots.

In order for the separation to take place in the most gentle way, it is necessary:

• moisten the soil well;
• take out the plant along with the soil clod;
• carefully clean the roots from the soil.

Children who do not have enough roots should not be planted in the ground, but in a mixture of soil and perlite, like a leaf cutting. Such a plant must be put in a greenhouse for two weeks.

Grown up sockets are planted on permanent place when their diameter is about twice the size of the previous pot. Plants will need containers with a diameter of up to six centimeters. Transplantation is carried out by the method of transshipment, keeping an earthen clod. New soil is added around the circumference and to the bottom.

Saintpaulia is one of the most popular and "prolific" plants. Violet indoor breeding which provides for several ways, takes root quite well and quickly forms lush rosettes. Ah, to breeding this the most delicate flower became successful and easy, you need a little patience and knowledge of some nuances. The spring-summer period is best for breeding violets. However, if we take into account certain features and create saintpaulia favorable conditions cultivation, you can get new bushes all year round. The main thing is to do the seating correctly.

Propagation of room leaf violets

Exist different ways violet breeding. At the same time, the choice of one of them may depend not only on personal preferences, but also on the plant variety. The agricultural technology of this flower provides for the following types of reproduction:

1. leaf rooting;
2. breeding with the help of peduncles;
3. removal of stepchildren.

Each of these types has its own advantages and disadvantages. But, no matter which method you choose, it is necessary to select offspring only from a healthy and strong mother bush. And it is better to start with the easiest and most common way.

We grow new bushes from a leaf

Vegetative propagation of violets is one of the most common. This is due, first of all, to the availability and ease of implementation. Having mastered this method, it will be much easier to cope with more complex methods of reproduction. Therefore, we will dwell on its consideration in more detail.

Last but not least, the quality of the new bush and the success of reproduction depends on the right planting material. To select a sheet, you need to ensure that it is:

• elastic and juicy;
• had a rich color;
• did not contain traces of pests, rot or stains.

Do not try to select the largest leaf for transplantation. Usually, big leaves are located in the first row, and are the oldest on the bush. Such material will take root for a long time. Young leaves from the very core should also not be used, as they have not yet gained strength. The best option for propagation, cuttings will be sheets of 2 and 3 rows from the growth point.

If a lot of time has passed since the leaf was separated, and it has become a little soft, it must be lowered for a couple of hours before rooting. warm water with a little manganese, and then dry.

The method of separation of the sheet is also of considerable importance. Of course, if there is no cutting object at hand, then the sheet can simply be broken off. But if we are talking about preparing planting material at home, then it is better to use clean and sharp knife. The leaf is cut in such a way that a process of at least 5 mm remains on the bush. Place the cut in order to avoid infection should be sprinkled with ash or crushed coal. The cut itself is made at an angle of 45º. The length of the leaf stem should not exceed 4 cm.

Make sure that the cut sheet does not dry out. If it is not possible to root the leaf immediately, just before planting, cut the tip again.

There are two ways to root a Saintpaulia leaf: in water or in soil. The advantage of the first method is that the grower can observe the formation of the root system and evaluate the result in a timely manner. In the second case, the plant does not have to be replanted and disturb the young root system, which greatly reduces the period of adaptation of the sprout.

Rooting a violet leaf in water

If you decide to make sure that the leaf will give roots, then only boiled water should be used for rooting. Add a tablet to a glass of water activated carbon, this will disinfect the water and remove excess impurities. Do not place a glass with a leaf in the sun. Best for rooting warm will do, dry and shady place. How quickly the first spine will appear is difficult to say. It all depends on the variety of violets, germination conditions, leaf readiness. The main thing in this process is to follow the tip of the leg. If it began to rot, it must be cut off and the water in the glass changed. After the leaf gives roots about 1 cm, it can be safely transplanted to a permanent place.

Violet amazing plant, it can be propagated even by leaf fragments

Propagation of violets by leaf fragments

Rooting a violet leaf in the ground

When rooting directly in the ground, you need to take a small pot or a disposable glass. At the bottom of the tank we place drainage, then soil. It is better to use nutritious, but not oversaturated soil. Good for seed germination new earth. The soil should be light, loose and well-drained.

An important point when rooting a leaf in the ground is to comply with the moisture regime.

Violets do not like excess moisture, so water the plant well when planting. The next time you can moisten the soil only after drying. You can speed up the process by covering the planting material with a transparent bag, thus creating a greenhouse effect.

When germinating in the ground, it is more difficult to assess the result of rooting, so carefully monitor the condition of the leaf. If, after a few days after planting, it began to fade, carefully remove it from the ground and renew the cut. After about a month and a half, young shoots should appear next to the leaf.

We use flower stalks for reproduction

Saintpaulia flowers are not only distinguished by their delicate beauty, but are also well suited for reproduction. Rather, the reproductive function of violets is performed not by the flowers themselves, but by the flower stalks. This option differs little from propagation by cuttings. True, rooting a peduncle is a little more difficult than a leaf. However, this method is perfect if mother plant too young or for some reason it is not possible to obtain high-quality planting material.

Propagation of violets by peduncle

For reproduction, it is best to choose flower stalks with large stipules. You can cut them right away, or you can first admire the flowering, and as soon as the flowers begin to fade, cut off the stem. Flowers are not needed when rooting. They are cut almost to the very base of the peduncle, leaving 1-2 mm each. The lower part of the peduncle depends on the variety of violet. If the length allows, then the cut is made at an oblique angle, if not, the stem can be cut evenly.

Before planting, the sections are dried for several minutes, and the soil mixture can be treated with a solution of preparations containing zircon. This will help the peduncles to take root faster, accelerate growth and comprehensively strengthen the plant. The soil is used the same as when rooting sheets.

Pots with peduncles are best placed in a small greenhouse or covered with foil. At the same time, do not forget to ventilate the seedlings and monitor the soil moisture. If the process goes well, then after 1.5 months new leaves will appear on the stem.

Minus - flower stalks do not give roots well. Plus - plants bloom a few months earlier than bushes obtained by other methods of reproduction.

Violets delight us with their bright bloom throughout the year. They are easy to care for, and the species you like can be propagated very quickly.

Violet leaf propagation at home is the easiest and most effective way.

Advantages of leaf propagation (cutting)

It is worth noting that violet bushes can be divided and several young bushes can be obtained from one. Or cut off the peduncle, which is then rooted. But these methods are quite laborious and require special knowledge and skills. Violet leaf propagation is much easier. No need to wait for the appearance of flower stalks or the formation of stepsons, which are subsequently separated from the mother plant. BUT the best time for cuttings - summer or spring, but at other times the chances of rooting are very high.

Violet leaf propagation in stages:

Further care of a young plant

If everything is done correctly, and the violet has taken root, then by the end of the second month, young shoots should appear. If there are still no offspring, it is recommended to cut off the top from the leaf, after which the violet will quickly grow. Almost all domestic violets grow in this way, the care and reproduction of fantasy varieties and chimeras is slightly different. For them, it is better to use reproduction by peduncle or stepchildren.

Babies grow in their little pots for about six months. An adult plant needs a larger pot, but not wider than 10 cm. It turned out that flowering is less intense in pots that are too wide, since the violet will not bloom until it fills the entire earthen ball with roots. An annual transplant into a new soil will benefit the violet. To do this, the flower is taken out, the old soil is removed from the edges of the roots and the new earth is filled up in old pot. If the violet gives many stepchildren, then they are usually removed, since a lot of strength is spent on them, and the plant turns into a frail, shapeless bush.

Many women have violet flowers at home. They are not whimsical, delight in flowering. Their flowers come in different colors, for example, purple, white, pink, red, yellow, also with a combination of two different colors on one violet. Flowers and leaves of violets are different forms, for example, not straight leaves, but wavy ones.

Violet- it is common indoor flower, which is given for a birthday to the female sex, also New Year, for Mother's Day, March 8 and February 14.

Reproduction of violets at home?

In this article we will talk about how to propagate a violet at home, how to make a lush and blooming beauty out of a violet leaf.

1. Ways to root violets.

2. Violets care.

1. Ways of rooting violets.

You already have a pot of violets. To begin with, we break off the bottom row of violets or cut them off at an angle with a regular or clerical knife, and then we choose a method for breeding violets.

Method number 1.

We put a violet leaf in a transparent glass of water (or a small container). It is better to pour water not from the tap, but to use filtered water or already settled water.

Method number 2. Leaf reproduction.

In a seedling container or small flower pot we plant a leaf with the ground. It is better to plant one leaf per pot. We cover with a bag (or put it in a transparent bag), as if making a mini greenhouse. If all violets different sort It's better to sign them.

Note:

In the first and second methods, it is advisable to add flower food so that the violet leaves take root quickly.

Method number 3.

Rooting violets with peat tablet. We take a peat tablet, put it in a container with water. After a few minutes, it absorbs water and increases, becomes higher, but the diameter of the circle remains unchanged. We take a stick (or the tip of a spoon), make a hole in the middle of the peat tablet, insert a violet leaf. Next, insert into a transparent plastic cup.

Method number 4.

Take a small transparent glass. Pour hydrogel, fill with water. Leave for 40 minutes. After the granules absorb water, increase in size, then insert into the violet.

Method number 5.

Propagation of violets by leaf fragments. From a violet leaf, cut segments, small pieces with veins and plant in the ground.

After a while, it will be possible to see how the roots of the leaves grow, and then root system increases and it will already be possible to plant a violet leaf with a root system in small pot with earth (if the method of rooting the leaf was without earth).

After a while, small violet leaves appear near the main leaf. At this time, the main violet leaf can be removed and then water and nutrients will flow to the small violet leaves.

Choose the best way for you to root violets. The violet has grown, but so that it does not dry out, pleases with its flowering, it is necessary proper care for her.

2. Caring for violets.

With proper care, violet blooms many times a year, its leaves are strong, without spots, in order to achieve this, we provide proper care for violets.

Watering violets.

In no case should the violet be poured. If you pour a flower, then in the ground may appear small midges, which will first crawl, and then fly. They will fly not only in a pot, but throughout the apartment. The flower itself may die with a strong bay.

You can not water the violet rarely, because it will dry out. earthen lump should be slightly damp.

It is correct to water the violet as follows: pour water not into the outlet itself, but into a pot (tray). It is better to use deep pallets, cream caps are suitable for this.

If there are a lot of violets in the apartment, then it is better to put several violets in a large tray, for example, cat trays, a deep baking sheet, a deep and large tray (for example, for barbecue) are suitable. And even better if they are transparent - this way you can see how much water is in the pan.

Pot.

The violet has a small root system, so large pots they don't fit. Clay or plastic makes no difference. Buy the one that you like best and matches the design of the room or do it yourself.

The pot must be necessarily with holes through which excess water will flow.

Earth.

In the store you can buy special soil for saintpaulias, or you can dig up some earth from the courtyard flower bed.

To create a small layer of earth, you can add foam: grind or cut into small pieces, mix with the ground.

Light.

Violet loves sunny side but not direct Sun rays. If you choose the wrong place for violets, then burns may appear on the leaves. On a balcony, a window without a balcony, it is necessary to put a reflective film, hang curtains or blinds to prevent direct light on the flowers.

If the violet leaves are stretched out, then this means that the flower does not have enough light, but sometimes it is possible that this is such a variety of violet. AT winter time additional lighting is needed, such as a lamp.

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