How to grow violets in pots

Violet growth habits

Violets are not shade-tolerant and require a certain amount of light, but not too strong. They are afraid of waterlogging. They like to grow in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. They are cold-resistant and the suitable temperature for their growth is 15-18°C.

How to grow violets in pots

1. Violet potted plants need to use clean, loose, fertile, and well-drained soil as the substrate. Generally, garden soil, leaf mold, and river sand are mixed in a ratio of 2:1:1 as the substrate. Such soil cultivation can make violets grow more vigorously.

2. It should be placed under diffuse light for cultivation, or placed in the sun with a shade net to protect it from the sun. The suitable temperature is 15-18℃. The temperature needs to be maintained at 12℃ in winter. During its growth period, you can use a thin compound fertilizer, about once every 10 days.

Violet potted plants

The potting soil for violets should be suitable. You can use a mixture of leaf mold and sand. They should not be placed under strong light. The most suitable temperature during the growth period is around 20 degrees. It is more important to apply water. Keep it moist but do not allow water to accumulate. Apply nutrients once a week during the growing season.

How often to water violets in pots

Generally, violet potted plants are suitable for growing in a humid environment. When the soil turns white and dry, they need to be watered immediately. Watering once every 2 to 3 days is sufficient.

Violet potted plant pruning

Violets in potted form will consume a lot of nutrients after the flowering period. The dead flowers, weak branches and old branches must be dealt with in a timely manner so that they can better absorb nutrients from the soil, promote better growth of violets, and continue to bloom beautiful flowers next year.

Key points for caring for violet potted plants

During the cultivation process, violet potted plants are easily attacked by root rot, aphids, mites, etc., so the substrate should be disinfected before planting, and attention should be paid to ventilation. When diseases and insects are found, they should be sprayed with pesticides in time to eliminate them.