Mystical black violets - do they exist? TOP 10 varieties of dark color
Sorry to disappoint you, but black violets do not exist in nature.
In the article we have prepared the TOP 10 popular varieties of dark violets of foreign and domestic selection, as well as a photo selection of varieties with darker flowers. Look and enjoy their beauty! The darkest colors of flowers always attract attention , sometimes even from people who are indifferent to this flower, and violets are no exception.
The dark tones of these flowers are combined with the beautiful shape of the flower, as well as the color and shape of the leaves. The resulting composition is mesmerizing.
Many flower growers, having once seen this beauty, can no longer throw out the thought of purchasing these varieties, despite the fact that there are not so many of them, they are in good demand .
Reminder for a newbie!
Uzambara (Uzumbar) violet is a plant of the Gesneriaceae family, growing in the natural environment of tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, Eastern Australia, South America and the Indian Ocean islands.
Saintpaulia is a plant named after the Saint-Paul father and son, who brought a plant unknown to Europeans from the Uzambara district (modern Tanzania) in the 19th century, presented for the first time at the international flower exhibition in Ghent in 1893.
Indoor violet has been one of the most popular plants in indoor floriculture since 1927. By 1949, more than 100 varieties had been bred, and today their number exceeds several thousand.
Well, almost black violet Dark Night of The Soul
Speaking of almost black varieties, it is impossible to ignore the Dark Night of The Soul variety.
A beautiful, even, symmetrical rosette, semi-miniature in size , which forms independently. The leaves are variegated, rounded, and quite large. A special feature of the variety are spoon-shaped leaves, the edges curl slightly upward. The color of the leaves is variegated, medium green with white.
The flowers are wine-black, double pansies with a coral-red underside. In bud, the half-opened flower is almost black , but as it opens it acquires a red, rather beet-like, hue.
TOP 10 varieties
Among all the black varieties, there are ten most popular ones; they are distinguished by their richness of color, beauty of shape and leaves. Each of these varieties has its own characteristics and each of them is beautiful in its own way.
Mac's Black Pearl
The rosette is semi-mini , the leaves are medium-sized, and the cuttings are slightly elongated. The leaf is round, medium green, serrated, the edges are slightly curled down.
Despite its compactness, the rosette is sloppy and tends to lift leaves up ; it requires a fairly long daylight hours to correct the problem. The greenery grows slowly, the rosette is up to 17 cm.
The flowers are simple pansies, small, up to 2.5 cm. They bloom almost continuously, the peduncles are elongated and erect. The color of the flowers is almost black, in different lighting it shimmers either blue or burgundy-violet, along the edge of the petals there is a white pencil border.
Each bud opens slowly and lasts up to 2 weeks , then gradually, imperceptibly fades, turning into a dried flower right on the peduncle.
Apache Midnight
A variety of foreign selection. The rosette is large, over 30 cm , the size is achieved due to the size of the leaf plate. The leaves are variegated, dark green with white and pink, slightly spoon-shaped.
The flowers are semi-double, medium in size, shaped like a pansy. The color is violet-burgundy, very dark, close to black. There is a thin white border along the edge. The flowering is quite abundant, with a small cap, 2-3 flowers on the peduncle.
The variety is slow in growth , there are usually few children on cuttings, 1, 2, sometimes 3. The first flowering can last up to a year , but on average, individuals that are one and a half years old bloom for the first time.
This variety is recommended to be replanted more often than others, but it is strictly forbidden to overwater.
Mac's Black Uhuru
Semi-miniature bush, uneven , leaves of different sizes, diameter up to 17 cm. The leaves are round, very textured, all in tubercles and with clear yellowish lines over the veins, swamp-green color. The leaf blades are large and the cuttings are short.
The flowers are large, like for a semi-mini, very double, like small roses. The color changes as the bud blooms, at first it is completely black, then it becomes more and more purple; how light the flowers will be depends on the lighting.
The peduncles are short, strong, with 3-5 buds on each. It blooms for a long time, with a beautiful bouquet starting from the first flowering.
Purple Passion
variety . The leaves are large, dark green, slightly wavy. The rosette is quite loose, the leaf cuttings are long and strong. The shape of the leaves is round, with a pronounced base.
The flowers are very double, have a strongly ruffled edge , and are large in size. The color of the flowers is dark purple, almost black with proper care. The color is darker towards the edge of the petals, with a pronounced green and white ruffle along the edge.
AV-Noble Rose
Saintpaulia is a standard size , the rosette is quite smooth, horizontal, and tends to slightly hug the pot with its leaves. The leaves are light green, slightly elongated and pointed at the ends, with small teeth along the edge. The leaf cuttings are medium long and do not spoil the appearance of the rosette.
The flowers are large, quite double with a wavy edge of the petals , the shape resembles a strongly open rose. The color of the flowers is burgundy-black and changes towards light as they bloom.
Useful video
Find out more about the EK violet “Black Pearl” from the video below:
Violet Black Pearl is a houseplant that is distinguished by the beauty of its flowering, which can last throughout the year. By following the given recommendations and growing rules, the violet will never get sick or be affected by parasites.
Saintpaulia is a genus of beautifully flowering herbaceous plants of the Gesneriaceae family. One of the most common indoor plants. In floriculture it is also known as Uzambara violet. It grows naturally in the mountainous regions of East Africa.
Temperature The optimal daytime temperature for adult violets, if you want them to bloom, is 20 - 24°C. At a temperature of 20 degrees, adult plants bloom for a very long time, the flowers are large and stay on the peduncles for a long time. For young plants just beginning to develop, recently separated from the mother leaf, the optimal temperature is higher - 23 - 24 ° C. But violets are quite resistant plants and can withstand both a decrease in temperature in winter to 10 or even 5 ° C (in this case they only slow down their growth, but it is necessary to remember about a corresponding reduction in watering), and an increase to 35 ° C C (they stop flowering during the summer heat, so you should avoid raising the temperature to more than 30°C for more than 4 - 5 days).
All about Uzambara violets
Black violets
Calm, curious all the tones,
Wonderful is the night that is not completely black.
These black flowers are beautiful.
Breeders from all countries have been struggling for decades to create black flowers - roses, orchids, tulips. and of course the breeders did not ignore Saintpaulia. Black violet is for many breeders the pinnacle of their work. But unfortunately, pure black Saintpaulia cannot exist in nature. In living nature there is no pure black color, there is no enzyme responsible for this color. Black is the perception by the eye of dark shades, most often very rich brown, less often red or blue, dark purple, dark burgundy...
A large concentration of dark color in flowers leads to their rapid fading in the sun, that is, such flowers burn very quickly in the sun and literally burn out. This is not beneficial in nature, because the flower must have time to fulfill its function - pollination, but it will not have time to do anything. That's why there are no such flowers in nature. Another reason is that this color is not attractive to pollinating insects; they are simply not interested in such a flower. You can only make one or another shade saturated, bring it to a high concentration in the flower. But it will not be black, but very dark. red, blue, brown. And such a flower will not be very durable.
There is another way - to artificially color the plant. Yes, the color will be black, but this is a color and without a systematic infusion of dye it will dry out sooner or later.
All the research of breeders ends with only one thing - they bring the color intensity to the permissible maximum and our eye sees the color black, although in fact it is not so. Despite all of the above, “black” violets continue to fascinate, captivate and surprise.
Features of cultivation
To ensure optimal conditions for the development of violets, you should provide it with proper lighting, protect it from drafts, and do not forget about irrigation and the introduction of nutrients. Saintpaulia will be able to bloom for nine and a half months a year, including winter. In summer, flowering is likely to be interrupted, since excessively high temperatures interfere with it. The soil mixture for “Whipped Cream” can be easily purchased at the store or you can make it yourself. Saintpaulia will like the combination of turf, coniferous soil, sand and leaf soil, taken in equal parts. Before use, the mixture will have to be disinfected: either kept in the freezer for a whole day, or heated in an oven heated to 200 degrees for an hour.
The soil for violets should be saturated with useful substances, loose and permeable to both air and moisture. You should not enrich it with rotted manure, as this will activate the growth of green mass instead of promoting flowering. To choose the most successful pot, you need to measure the diameter of the outlet - the capacity should be 3 times larger than the indicator. There must be drainage holes to ensure drainage of liquid after irrigation.
Lighting should be in moderation, since the violet will suffer both in the case of direct exposure to sunlight and when located in a darkened space. In the cold season, the flower feels great on the windowsills of windows facing south, but in the summer it will have to be moved to windows facing north. To create the diffused lighting that Saintpaulia likes, you can place fabric or white paper between the glass and the plant itself. The violet will need 10 to 12 hours of daylight, but during the flowering period it is a good idea to provide additional lighting. It is recommended to move the flower pot 90 degrees twice a week. This action will make it possible to achieve uniformity in the development of the leaf rosette.
In the summer, the optimal temperature is between 24 and 26 degrees, and in winter, “Whipped Cream” can be grown at 18 degrees. Air humidity should be at least 50%, but it is strictly not recommended to spray it to increase it, as this threatens the appearance of ugly brown spots.
When planting a plant in a pot, you must first create a drainage layer, the thickness of which is 2 centimeters. Next, a small amount of soil is poured on top, and the seedlings themselves are placed. The soil mixture is laid out in a circle on top, and everything is carefully slammed down.
Photo of black flowers
Mac's Black Pearl violet
Luxurious, velvety, almost black flowers with a purple tint. Olive green, slightly quilted foliage. Quite compact semi-miniature foliage.
Violet Black Pearl
Huge (7cm) densely double purple-violet balls on powerful peduncles form a terry cap over dark green leaves.
Violet Black Fire
Very large ruby stars with black and burgundy, as if “scorched”, tips of the petals.
Violet Black fakir
Clusters of large double black-violet stars with a white border
Violet Black Prince
Very large black and red terry stars. Dark green oval leaves with red underside
Violet Black Swan
Large black-purple flowers like “balls” with green fringe
Who chooses black flowers
Sometimes the choice of black is based on a feeling of consolation, a sense of mystery, acceptance of infinity, and is also associated with inexhaustible feminine power. From time immemorial, black flowers have been inaccessible and the most mysterious. Black can mean an expression of protest, aggression and even negativism. However, it is precisely the characteristics of the black color that indicate that a person who prefers this color can calmly endure hardships and also knows how to limit his claims. A lover of black needs to feel protected, closed from the outside world. Most often, such individuals give the impression of self-confident people, but this is not the case at all. The disadvantages of lovers of this color include the fact that they are often depressed; depression in such individuals is protracted. In addition, the color black symbolizes destructiveness and emptiness at the same time. The positive characteristics of such people include the fact that they know how to use force to achieve their goal. Of course, this also applies to disadvantages, but for the owner himself this quality can be positive, because in our time it is very important to know what you really want. And, besides, the color black indicates that a lover of this color knows how to show perseverance and perseverance in solving any problem. There is another important positive quality of fans of everything black - creation. Black color has two faces, so if you like black color, try to use its positive influence on you.
Description
Black Pearl is a variety of violets that is perfect for experienced gardeners or hobbyists. It is distinguished by long and bright flowering , which once you see, you will not remain indifferent.
History of the variety, who bred it
This variety of violet was bred by the famous breeder E. Korshunov.
Leaves
The leaves of the plant are dark green, both on the outside and on the inside. Their surface is velvety.
Flowers
Violet flowers are simply impressive in their size, as the diameter is 7 cm.
But during flowering, the flowers gather in inflorescences-a cap, as a result of which it is simply impossible to take your eyes off the plant.
Features and differences from other varieties
The “Black Pearl” violet differs from other species in that it has large double flowers. They have a purple color with a noble velvet tint. In addition, the flowering of the plant can be extended if you follow all the rules of agricultural technology.
Black Violet (2017)
Black Violet
- Duration:
83 min. - Genre:
Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Detective, Thriller. - Country:
USA, Hungary, Singapore, UAE. - Director:
Istvan Varadi. - Screenplay:
Istvan Varadi, Robert Smith. » - Producers:
Robert Smith, Micah Brandt. » - Cinematographer:
Johanna Coelho. - Composer:
Zach Webb, Twiggy White. » - Quality:
WEB-DLRip - Sound:
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A young girl named Zelda, forced to work as an escort to support the family business, accidentally meets a mysterious girl who lives completely alone and has an unhealthy addiction to the blood of animals from a nearby butcher shop. The stranger offers her her help, and over time, Zelda becomes more and more convinced that their meeting was, no less, destined for her by fate.
- Cast:
Scott Vance, Danielle Henderson, Kayli Tran, Ivan Kamaras, Quinn Knox, Ashley Watkins, Jimmy Flint-Smith.
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Reviews
In a word - nonsense, highly artistic nonsense. Although this is not true, for such an arthouse movie, its plot, surprisingly, even came out very thoughtful and there was no understatement in it. It all just looked like wandering in the dark, from one suddenly surging idea to another. In the end, what emerged from this was no story. In aesthetic terms, I think the film was shot very well, gray picture, sophisticated characters, vampire theme. I don’t give it a minus, it’s just a movie for connoisseurs, not for everyone!
They forgot to invite India - and dance, dance, dance. and the songs, of course
Fuck it. One poster is worth it. In one hand there is an artificial penis and in the other there is a plunger.
forced to work as an escort to support the family business, WTF. What kind of family business is this?))))))
The film is unexpectedly good. Added to the collection)
Country: USA, Hungary, Singapore, UAE. Even though I’m tense, I won’t watch.
well, yes, well, yes, it confused me too
Not watchable amateur art house. ABOUT NOTHING. A little lesbian, a little vampire.
do not scare . especially Lesbians (((excites and is not calm from this, damn it (((
A typical low-budget arthouse that won't even be shown at festivals. First of all, it is fantasy, then drama, thriller, detective, and horror trails behind everything. Newcomer István Váradi shot the film in black and white, with a slight blue tint, only at a basic level of knowledge. The actors did not play convincingly, but it is clear that they tried. The sounds were simply psychedelic. The plot is simply about nothing, the writers squeezed everything they could out of their brains: the black vampire Kennedy wants to live as a human, meets the Korean Zelda, and they begin a lesbian relationship. But the development of their love was prevented by the lord of the vampires, Pepin, who is 3000 years old, who returned from a long hibernation, reproaching Kennedy that people are no match for them. You won't see anything bloody, just a few bites, but there will be a lot of dialogue and dry scenes. In general, nonsense, not horror, 0.5 out of 10.
All about Uzambara violets
Black violets
Calm, curious all the tones,
Wonderful is the night that is not completely black.
These black flowers are beautiful.
Breeders from all countries have been struggling for decades to create black flowers - roses, orchids, tulips. and of course the breeders did not ignore Saintpaulia. Black violet is for many breeders the pinnacle of their work. But unfortunately, pure black Saintpaulia cannot exist in nature. In living nature there is no pure black color, there is no enzyme responsible for this color. Black is the perception by the eye of dark shades, most often very rich brown, less often red or blue, dark purple, dark burgundy...
A large concentration of dark color in flowers leads to their rapid fading in the sun, that is, such flowers burn very quickly in the sun and literally burn out. This is not beneficial in nature, because the flower must have time to fulfill its function - pollination, but it will not have time to do anything. That's why there are no such flowers in nature. Another reason is that this color is not attractive to pollinating insects; they are simply not interested in such a flower. You can only make one or another shade saturated, bring it to a high concentration in the flower. But it will not be black, but very dark. red, blue, brown. And such a flower will not be very durable.
There is another way - to artificially color the plant. Yes, the color will be black, but this is a color and without a systematic infusion of dye it will dry out sooner or later.
All the research of breeders ends with only one thing - they bring the color intensity to the permissible maximum and our eye sees the color black, although in fact it is not so. Despite all of the above, “black” violets continue to fascinate, captivate and surprise.
Reproduction of such Saintpaulias
To preserve the mother color of the plant, the usual method of propagation by cuttings is not suitable in the case of chimera violets.
The following methods allow you to maintain the desired color:
- Reproduction using peduncles. At their base there is a dormant bud, from which, when carefully cut and rooted, a new shoot grows. He will eventually become a new violet.
- The upper part of the plant, along with flowers and one row of leaves, is completely cut off and planted in the ground. To avoid excessive evaporation of moisture, before roots appear, it is covered with film or glass containers to create greenhouse conditions.
- Rooting by stepchildren. To do this, the topmost shoot is cut off. After some time, lateral layers appear at the site of the break. These cuttings can be plucked and planted in the ground.
