Violets at home with perfect care can bloom throughout the year. Depending on the variety, they can give their flowering constantly or at regular intervals, with a short rest break. But there are reasons why these beautiful houseplants don't bloom.
The main reasons why the violet does not bloom
Lack or overabundance of lighting
This reason is one of the main ones, since violets need bright lighting in sufficient quantities to start flowering. On a wide windowsill, it is recommended to place flower pots with plants closer to the glass (no more than 30 cm). The place should be chosen on a light window with a lot of light. The eastern direction of the house with trees planted under the windows with a thin crown is well suited. Such "neighbors" will scatter direct sunlight and prevent the sun's rays from burning the leaf mass of plants.
External signs of violets will signal a lack of light. Usually, in such conditions, they begin to stretch upward. In good light, violet leaves are located around the pot. If the house does not have an ideal place for these indoor plants, and they still do not have enough light, then you can make up for it with a fluorescent lamp. The total duration of lighting for violets (natural and artificial) is at least 12 hours a day.
Lack of fertilizer
Top dressing and fertilization are also important details for flowering. Indoor flowers need proper nutrition, with all the useful ingredients. If some element is missing, then flowering does not occur. Fertilizers are recommended to be applied every week along with irrigation water, specially designed for violets.
Incorrectly selected soil mix
The full development of the violet root system depends on the composition and level of acidity of the soil. Compacted and heavy soil does not provide an opportunity for such root development, and therefore for the entire indoor flower as a whole. The underground part of the violet must be provided with sufficient moisture and air. The formation of flowers and the beginning of flowering directly depend on the health of the root part.
For the full development of violets, a soil mixture is recommended, consisting of such components that, after watering, will not be compressed and compacted. You can prepare a mixture yourself from equal parts of perlite, moss (in crushed form), vermiculite and a small amount of wood ash. This lightweight primer will provide good water and breathability.
Temperature regime
The favorable temperature for growing violets is 20 degrees Celsius. If the temperature in the room is significantly higher (or lower) than optimal, then this can be the main reason for the lack of flowering in violets.
Improper watering
Do not use freshly collected tap water for irrigation. Before moistening the soil in a container with plants, such water must settle for at least a day.
If you follow the basic rules for caring for a violet, you will never have problems with its flowering.
Good afternoon !!! I do as it is written, but the violets are not colors, and it is very difficult for the crossandra to adapt. Help