To this gentle flower pleased you with beautiful flowering, it should be transplanted annually and by all rules.
How correctly to transplant a violet?
Each florist who decided to grow the sympolyus, there is approximately the same list of questions regarding the transplant. Many do not know whether it is possible to transplant violets in winter. The fact is that the transplant is recommended in the spring or autumn period. In summer, because of the heat, the plant does not adapt well in the new pot, and in winter its growth slows down and the flower is at rest. Reflecting on whether it is possible to transplant the violet in the winter, first of all, be based on the degree of necessity. If there are reasons why it will not be postponed until the spring, then the transplant is permissible. To cases when it is possible and necessary to transplant violets, regardless of the time of year, include souring of the soil, the appearance of parasites or disease of the plant.
Another controversial point - is it possible to transplant a blossoming violet. Some argue that transplantation during budding is undesirable, since this will slow the onset of flowering. However, many growers in practice were convinced that it is possible to transplant a blossoming violet, but it should be done very carefully and carefully. But with forced transplantation (soil silt or parasites), it is better to remove the buds altogether, so that the flower can give all the forces for adaptation in a new place.
How to Transplant a Violet: Instructions for Beginners
Consider the basic rules and advice on how to transplant the violet correctly:
- pots. For the symposium, it is best to choose a plastic pot, in which the soil dries more slowly. In addition, in clay pots often the lower leaves wither and become covered with bloom. The size of the pot is recommended based on the size of the outlet. The diameter of the flower should be three times the diameter of the pot. But remember that in pots with a diameter of more than 10 cm, violets bloom worse;
- for drainage (it is very important) moss, perlite, fine expanded clay will do. Soil choose a loose, light, so that it is good
passed the moisture and air. The ideal mixture is the mixing of two parts of leaf land, one part of coniferous land, peat, turf ground, half of the sand. It is allowed to add to the land from a section of peat and sand. In shops for florists sell ready substrate for the simpoly; - Before transplanting the violet, drain the bottom of the pot and pour a small layer of soil. Already then in the center put a lump with roots and pour on the sides of the earth. In the end, the soil is poured on top. Gradually, as the shrinkage of the earth after irrigation should be poured substrate.