Violet
Violet varieties, violet care
Botanical characteristics of violets
The violet can be seen in parks, forests, between bushes and under trees. This plant is found throughout Russia. Decorative violets bloom with pleasure in front gardens and flower beds.
Reproduction of violets
You can propagate a violet by seeds, however, sometimes a method with cuttings of shoots is used. The plant grows from seeds much stronger than using cuttings. Seeds need to be planted in the beds. Seedlings will appear in April. And after a month they need to be transplanted separately from each other. Do you want to see beautiful violets in a pot on your windowsill in winter? To do this, at the end of summer, dig up the plant along with an earthen clod. Plant the finished plant in a pot with fertile soil and place in a cool place. In winter, transfer this pot with a plant to a place with 10 degrees of heat.
Violets grow well in light and shade. This plant can thrive well under trees. Violet does not tolerate drought. Fertile, loose and slightly moist soil is best suited for growing violets. A wild violet can be seen in lowlands, because moisture accumulates there.
Every 3 years after planting it is necessary to remove old plants and plant new ones. At the same moment, fertilizers (compost) are applied. If the violet does not have enough air or is watered a little, then it will be affected by a spider mite.
It is better to sow violet seeds immediately after harvest, as they quickly lose their germination. The violet is a plant that self-propagates. It needs to be weeded regularly. Violet is an unpretentious plant. She needs regular watering, loosening and weeding.
Violet flowers
Violets are fabulously beautiful flowers that delight with their variety of shades and shapes. The size of flowers and leaves varies considerably. Through selection, various varieties have been bred - from miniature to incredibly large. This graceful plant contains anthocyanin glycosides and essential oil, making it an effective remedy for eczema, lichen, urticaria and lip cracks. Fresh flower juice is often used for smallpox and severe coughs.
Violet leaf
Violet leaves are striking in their content of nutrients. A decoction of these parts of the presented plant in combination with honey allows you to cure chronic pharyngitis, cough and various gastrointestinal ailments. An infusion of violet leaves is useful for soothing watery or irritated eyes.
How to grow a violet from a leaf:
Violet care
The violet grows well both in sunny places and in partial shade. It prefers clearings under trees. For cultivation, you should choose a loose, fertile soil. Due to the fact that the violet does not tolerate drought, it should be watered abundantly and regularly. The wild perennial violet can be seen in darkened lowlands, as moisture accumulates there.
How to care for violets at home. Such a graceful plant propagates by seed. To make the violet feel good, it must be weeded frequently. Every three years old plants should be removed and new ones planted at the same time as fertilizing the soil. Violet loves fresh air and good watering.
How to grow violets at home?
Unique indoor plants are very fond of high indoor humidity levels. But do not forget that spraying the leaves is strictly prohibited. Taking care of the violet will not be difficult even for a novice florist.
For reproduction, you can take leaves from the middle row, which give good offspring. The main thing is that the shape of the sheet is not too elongated. We put the cutting in water until the roots appear.
After that, it can be transplanted into fertile, moist soil. It should also be noted that significant hypothermia of the root system often leads to the death of the flower. That is why the plant should be protected from frost. An ideal place for a violet pot is the east side with sufficient lighting. The best temperature for proper cultivation is between 20 and 24 ° C.
Violet varieties
These beautiful flowers come in a wide variety of varieties. Graceful violets can be categorized by flower type. Small flowers are less than 2 cm in diameter, medium - 2-4 cm, large - up to 6 cm. Depending on the size of the bushes violets are simple - rosette up to 8 cm - and practical miniature - from 6 to 8 cm. You can also divide varieties by the number of petals. There are simple types with even leaves, there are double ones with fluffy leaves and lush flowers, as well as semi-double ones with wavy petals.
The peculiarities of the violet flower shape are also important. In classic varieties, the upper petals are larger than the lower ones. The violet star has all the same petals. Narrow buds are at the bell-violets. If the top two leaves have grown together, then you have the "violet-wasp" variety in front of you. In addition, violets can be divided according to their color - one-color, multi-colored and chimera violets. Depending on the original pattern on the leaves, there are varieties of finger, moire and fringed.
Violet blue
Violet white
Violet Jan
Violet red
Violet uzambar. Such a perennial plant has a shortened succulent stem, on which a rosette of leaves is located. As a rule, the leaves of this variety are heart-shaped at the base no more than 8 cm. The flowers of the uzambara violet are collected in small inflorescences. The fruit is presented in the form of a densely pubescent capsule. Modern varieties of this species can differ in the terry and shade of the petals.
The violet is blue. The violet blue impresses with its attractive, sky-colored flowers. Elegant wavy edges give the flowers a special charm. The leaves are pale green and have a scalloped edge. Flowering is usually fairly abundant. This variety of violets will decorate the collection of any grower.
Violet white. The white violet has densely doubled large flowers that look great on a compact rosette of dark green leaves. The snow-white shade gives the variety innocence and grace, causing undoubted emotion. Almost always, a white violet has a lush composition of white flowers that will decorate your interior.
Violet Jan. Unusual Yang violets are unique varieties that have unusual shapes and sizes, as well as exclusive color combinations. These fantastic plants often have chamfered or wavy edges and light green leaves.
Violet red. This variety of violets can rightfully be called one of the most common varieties that every self-respecting grower has. These violets have a wide variety of shades - coral, ruby, crimson, purple, wine and burgundy.
Useful properties of violets
Violet contains all substances and elements useful for the human body. The plant has anti-inflammatory, diuretic, laxative, and antimicrobial properties. It is also used as a good pain reliever and sedative. In addition, this plant is often used to lower blood pressure.
The violet herb is used to treat bronchitis, sore throat and whooping cough. A decoction of violets helps to improve well-being in case of bronchitis, cough, pneumonia and suffocation.
In addition, all kinds of skin diseases can be treated with a violet. A decoction of the plant will help improve overall well-being after an illness.
Violet application
For medical purposes, the field violet (Viola arvensis Murr.) And the tricolor violet are used! Potted violets - Saintpaulias, are not used for medicinal purposes!
Violet is equally used in folk medicine as an excellent internal and external remedy. Violet tea is useful for dry bronchitis, in addition, it perfectly cleanses the blood of harmful substances. This plant is recommended not only for inflammation of the respiratory tract, but also for headaches, migraines and epilepsy. Violet leaves are used for external treatment of the epidermis.
The leaves of the plant are used externally for various skin diseases. The infusion made on the flowers of the plant is indispensable for cramps, memory impairment and tinnitus.
Violet for cough. The infusion is prepared as follows: we take the grass and violet flowers in the amount of 50 grams and grind. Fill the mixture with a glass of boiling water. We leave it to brew for a day. Having filtered the composition, it is heated over a fire and a glass of sugar is added. It is necessary to take a ready-made infusion 4 times a day, 1 teaspoon. The optimal course of treatment is 7 days.
Violet tincture for angina. To prepare it, you need to take 50 grams of violet flowers and pour a glass of alcohol. We leave to infuse for 1 week. It is necessary to take the tincture three times a day, 30 ml before meals. And after eating, before bedtime, you need to rinse your throat with the same tincture: 10 grams of tincture is diluted with a glass of warm water.
Violet flowers on milk for insomnia. Take 3 grams of plant flowers and pour 200 ml of boiled milk. Let's leave to infuse for half an hour. Ready milk should be drunk before bedtime, and flowers should be eaten.
Violet for rheumatism and gout. 30 grams of violet grass and roots are poured with 1 liter of boiling water and taken during the day instead of tea.
Violet syrup for coughing in children. To prepare it, take violet flowers and fill the cup to the top. Then 200 ml of boiling water is poured there and left to infuse for 24 hours. Straining the finished broth, squeeze the raw materials and discard. And fresh flowers are again added to the broth and left to brew for a day. Now, having filtered the infusion, the same amount of honey is added to it as the broth turned out. Take the medicine 3 times a day, 1 teaspoon.
Violet during pregnancy. Take 10 grams of violet herb and pour a glass of boiling water. Pour into an enamel bowl, close tightly with a lid. We put in a water bath for a quarter of an hour, after which we remove from heat and leave to brew for an hour. Straining the broth, squeeze the raw materials. Add another glass of boiling water to the finished broth. The resulting product is taken three times a day.
Contraindications to the use of violets
Don't forget that the violet is a poisonous plant! That is why, when ingested, be careful in dosage.
The author of the article: Sokolova Nina Vladimirovna | Phytotherapist
Education: Diploma in "General Medicine" and "Therapy" received at the Pirogov University (2005 and 2006). Advanced training at the Department of Phytotherapy at the Peoples' Friendship University of Moscow (2008).
