The main reasons why violets do not bloom, and ways to avoid it

Violets are very popular due to their light aroma, bright flowers and a variety of species and varieties. Sometimes flower growers encounter a problem and ask the question: why do not the violets bloom?

This is a capricious plant, the flowering of which is influenced by a large number of factors. If an adult violet does not bloom, the cause is most often improper care. Read our article on the correct content of violets. It will also be useful to watch an interesting video on the topic.

Main reasons

Pot size

ATTENTION: This small plant has a root system that is approximately 1/3 of the size of the outlet. Only after creating a strong root lump, violets begin to form buds. In a spacious container, the plant will begin to devote all its efforts to filling the entire volume of the pot with roots.

The violet will stop in growth and flowering, the leaves will fade. Small flower pots with a diameter three times smaller than the bush itself are suitable for the flower. For a medium-sized adult violet, a 200 ml pot is needed. For a larger plant, you should take a larger pot, in too tight a container the violet will be inconvenient.

It is important to choose the right material for the pot so that the violet blooms. The best option is a plastic flowerpot. Pots made of clay trap moisture in the soil, which can cause root rot. The flowerpot should be equipped with a large number of holes at the bottom to remove moisture and prevent stagnation of water.

Soil composition

The frequency of flower formation and the beginning of flowering directly depend on the health of the root system. Compacted and heavy soil will not provide the roots of the violet with sufficient moisture and air. Stagnation of water leads to decay of the root system, therefore drainage is of great importance.

Foam, pebbles, expanded clay is used for it. It is required to prepare the correct soil mixture, consisting of such components that after watering will not be compressed and compacted.

It is necessary to take in equal proportions:

• coarse river sand;
• leaf humus;
• turf land.

It is useful to add several granules of universal fertilizer for indoor plants to the created mixture, which will gradually dissolve and provide nutrition to the root system. The resulting soil mixture should be thoroughly mixed until a uniform, loose consistency. The moist clump of soil formed in the hand should easily crumble. Topsoil needs to be updated annually.

IMPORTANT: Violets do not like acidic soils. If the pH balance is impaired, the plant cannot fully absorb nutrients.

Incorrect feeding and fertilizer use

Indoor violets need proper nutrition. If a deficiency of any element occurs, flowering does not occur. It is important to maintain a constant level of nutrients.

For abundant flowering, it is recommended that once a week, along with irrigation water, apply liquid fertilizers designed specifically for violets. When using universal dressings, the dose indicated on the package must be halved.

Microfertilizers are best used. They have many different useful elements that nourish the roots well and contribute to lush flowering. You can fertilize violets with each watering. In this case, the concentration of fertilizers should be 5-6 times lower than when feeding once a month.

Fertilizers with a high phosphorus content are useful. It strengthens the roots, which stimulates a more magnificent flowering.

Flower location

Signs indicating improper placement of violets:

1. The plant is covered with yellow spots.. On the south side of the house, direct sunlight can enter the bush, which burns tender leaves. Yellow spots appear on the leaves. From this, the plant weakens, the risk of infection with fungal or bacterial diseases increases. Damaged leaves are removed, and the bush itself is slightly shaded.
2. Leaflets have thin legs and are very elongated. The flower lacks lighting, which should be bright and long-lasting. Do not expect abundant flowering from violets located on the windows of the north side of the house. In this case, additional illumination with special lamps is required.

In order to create favorable conditions for flowering, the violet is placed in a room facing east or south. On the south side, shading of the plant is necessary in the summer heat.

Humidity

Violet buds are very sensitive and can dry out or bloom very slowly in dry air. For violets to bloom better, it is necessary that the air be moist. In regions with low humidity, it is recommended to use wick watering and regularly humidify the air.

In areas with normal air humidity or exceeding 50%, additional moisture is not required, you just need to regularly water the violet. The central heating battery, located under the window, leads to dry air. To increase humidity, it is necessary to place containers filled with water on the windowsill.

Illumination

The lack or excess of lighting is the reason for the lack of blooming violets. If there is an excess of light, the center of the bush will become thick, and the foliage will begin to lose its green color. With a lack of light, plants are pulled up. With good lighting, the leaves of violets are arranged in a circle around the pot.

Plants need a sufficient amount of bright light to start flowering. The total duration of natural and artificial lighting for violets is at least 12 hours a day. Small and too shaded windows do not provide enough light for flowering.

For a plant, it is better to choose a large window. On a wide windowsill, it is recommended to put pots with violets no further than 30 centimeters from the glass. The eastern direction of the house is well suited with trees planted under the windows with a sparse crown. They will scatter direct sunlight and protect the leaves from burns.

If the house does not have an ideal place for these indoor plants and there is not enough lighting, you can compensate for its lack with a fluorescent lamp. Violets like bright light, but do not tolerate overheating.

Air temperature

Favorable temperature for growing violets + 18 + 24 ° C. A lower temperature can lead to death of the roots, a high - to the absence of flowering.

Wrong watering

Irregular watering, the use of cold or hard water cause the violet to fall into a state of rest. If the soil in the pot is constantly dry, the bush does not grow and does not give buds. You need to water the flower regularly, avoiding excessive moisture in the soil or drought.

Overmoistening of the substrate leads to rotting of the root system. The earth should remain moist all the time, but not wet. The buds that have just appeared are extremely susceptible to changing conditions. They can dry out if the plant does not receive enough water for a long time.

Blooming violet tends to dry out faster, so it requires high humidity. Water for irrigation should be warm. Freshly drawn tap water must not be used. It should be defended for at least a day.

Watering methods:

• Traditional top watering. It is important to avoid getting water on the outlet and leaves.
• Pour water into the pan. When the flower picks up the amount of liquid it needs, pour out the remaining.
• Fill the basin with sludge. Put a pot there. Wait until the substrate is saturated with moisture. Get a flowerpot with violet and return to a permanent place.
• Wick way. The plant independently regulates the hydration process using a cord placed between the substrate and the drainage layer. The end of the lace must be lowered into a container of water, covered with a lid. Put a pot of violets on top, lower the string into the liquid. Add water regularly to the container.

Bush thickening

When the bush is thickened, the plant is densely covered with leaves of various sizes, which prevents flowering. If there is a large number of large leaves of a saturated dark color, there is an excess of top dressing with a high concentration of nitrogen. It is necessary to reduce the frequency of dressing and remove the extra leaves.

It is recommended to pluck bushes regularly, leaving no more than five leaves on the violet. More oxygen will flow to the roots, the plant will actively form buds. When a large bush accumulates many processes, the plant may also stop flowering.

TIP: In this case, pull out the violet from the pot, brush the roots off the ground and divide the plant into separate bushes. Transplant healthy young bushes, remove the rest.

What needs to be changed?

Key recommendations for plant care:

1. Pick the right pot. A capacity not exceeding 7 centimeters in diameter will allow the plant to quickly cover the entire earthen lump with roots.
2. Place the indoor flower on a window facing east, not closer than 10 centimeters and not further than 30 centimeters from the glass to avoid burns and hypothermia.
3. Choose a large window for violets that transmits a lot of sunlight.
4. If there is insufficient lighting, install fluorescent lamps. Turn them on and off at the same time, because violets need stability.
5. Provide the optimum temperature for the flower. On hot days, part of the glass should be covered. The best option is growing trees outside the window with a sparse crown, which serve as a kind of filter from the sun.
6. Arrange the correct watering regime. Prevent waterlogging and drying out.
7. Regularly apply liquid fertilizers designed specifically for violets.
8. Transplant adult flowers twice a year.
9. Use special soil for violets or independently prepared soil with the addition of perlite, vermiculite and charcoal. Make sure that the substrate always remains loose.
10. Provide suitable humidity with humidifiers, water containers, or wet towels on batteries.
11. Remove stepsons.
12. Regularly check plants for pests or signs of disease. Sick flowers immediately treat or destroy.

Watch the video about the conditions of keeping violets for their flowering:

Features of flowering depending on the choice of variety

There are varieties of indoor violets that bloom just a few months of the year., and most of the time they are at rest. If such plants do not bloom, you just have to wait.

Disease

Like any indoor flowers, violets get sick. This can cause abnormal conditions or pests.

The main diseases of violets:

• Powdery mildew - Appears on violets contained in conditions of high humidity with insufficient circulation.
• Late blight - a fungal disease, a sign of which is the appearance of brown spots on the leaves.
• Gray rot - fluffy coating of brown tint.

Pests that prevent the plant from blooming:

1. Thrips - live on flowers, inside yellow anthers.
2. Mealybug - eats plant juice, so it can not bloom in full force.
3. Spider mite.

More details about the diseases and pests of violets and methods of dealing with them are written in a separate article.

Conclusion

For favorable development and flowering, violets need light, heat, high humidity, well-fertilized soil and a small pot. If you do not create comfortable conditions, the plant will not bloom or the flowers will be small and rare. Violet, which is properly looked after, for a long time pleases its owner with lush flowering and a pleasant aroma.

Watch the video: 6 tips to help your african violets bloom more often (November 2024).