Reproduction of violets. Part 3

So, we figured out the rooting of the cutting in water. And you are convinced that this option is really much better. But many violet growers plant the leaf immediately in the ground. We have already spoken about the disadvantage of this method. But you should know about this method, because with it, we will bypass the middle phase of rooting the cuttings in water. Because, in principle, the violet is not too whimsical.

Rooting the cuttings in the ground

The easiest way to do this is to choose an ordinary disposable plastic cup 100-150 ml. Pour drainage on the bottom, about one third of the container. To do this, you can select pieces of foam. After that, we fill up the soil on top. Here is what is worth noting. If you take pure peat or a peat tablet, you need to know that the guillemot will live in this substrate for quite a long time, and its children will appear and develop there until you plant them.

But peat will not provide all the useful and nutritious substances, which means that you will have to feed the plant more often and more abundantly. This is not very convenient. But the usual breeding ground for violets is very rough. So, the best way would be: mix peat and ordinary earth in one-to-one proportions.

Then make a 1.5-2 cm depression in the ground and place the stalk there at a slight slope. This is the most optimal depth to make it easier for kids to get to the surface. Then lightly sprinkle the stalk to fix the leaf. Just don't press too hard.

Next, you need to create the necessary conditions - to make a greenhouse. That means putting a glass under the jar. Better glass. It is possible under the plastic. But it's best to make a small greenhouse.

If you used the first method - rooting with water. Then, after the leaf has grown roots, follow the same procedures. With a few exceptions. If you chose a variegated variety, then do not dive the children, as they should gain more than one third of green pigment. If the sheets are pure white, then in no case should the mother sheet be removed. They need to grow together.

The first babies appear in a month and a half. May appear later. This is influenced by many factors: the condition of the cutting, temperature, lighting, humidity and much more. There is another little secret. If the cutting has fallen asleep, it is necessary, as they say, "scare" - cut off the upper part of the leaf a little, be sure to dry the cut so that it does not start to rot, and put it under the jar again.