We all know that violets are an integral part of the comfort of every home. They soothe with their delicate colors. There are actually a lot of types and varieties of violets, and there are also a lot of people who breed violets. And one of the most famous is the breeder Fialkovod.
The real name of the breeder is Alexey Pavlovich Tarasov. Born September 7, 1977. Lives in Moscow, married. Alexey Tarasov began to engage in selection work 4 years ago. Since that time, I was able to develop interesting varieties of violets. The violet grower made a huge contribution to the development of such beautiful flowers as violets. Many new species have been discovered and revealed.
The most popular varieties of the AB series and their photos
Every collector has types that are the most popular. And the violet grower is no exception.
Polar bear
The flowers of this species are large and voluminous. They resemble balls in shape. The color of the petals is white, and the flowers themselves are densely double . The leaves are medium green, slightly wavy and quilted at the edges. Plant sizes are standard. It was released in 2015.
Bohemia
This indoor flower became available to Russian flower growers in 2015. The color of the flowers is similar to that of fragrant ripe cherries - it is burgundy-black. Dark green foxtails have sharp tips. This sorso blooms on all sides, the flowers form a dense ball resembling a hat.
We recommend watching a video about the violet variety “Bohemia”:
Kishmish
This variety of violet will allow you to grow large flowers, shaped like stars . The petals are dark crimson, their edges are white, corrugated. The rosette is compact and has medium green, toothed leaves that are slightly wavy. The variety was bred in 2015.
Coral Castle
The variety exhibits semi-double and double flowers. They look like pansies with a ruffled brown edge. Their color is coral-raspberry. The leaves are green, wavy and oval in shape. The bush sizes are standard.
Crimean Cherry
Pansies are distinguished by their corrugated petals . The flowers are double type and have a dark burgundy color. Leaves are dark green. They have an oval shape and a pointed tip. The leaves are slightly wavy. Standard sizes.
We recommend watching a video about the violet variety “Crimean Cherry”:
Terry Petunia
The flowers of this plant resemble roses with white petals, and along the edges there is a corrugated edging of dark cherry color. This is a small standard with a compact socket. It has medium green wavy leaves. The variety was released in 2015.
Mexican Jerboa
The branches are large, their color is ash-pink. They are shaped like stars. There is a dark crimson edging. The edges are wavy. The leaves are dark green, wavy. Compact size socket. The variety was released in 2015.
We recommend watching a video about the violet variety “Mexican Jerboa”:
Mimosa
Mimosa is a semi-double flower whose shape resembles stars . The flowers are semi-double, have a wide corrugated green edge and a crimson edging. The leaves are quilted, medium green. The variety is standard, was obtained in 2016.
Natasha Rostova
Flowers are double type, large in size. They have wavy edges. The shape of the flower resembles stars. The color of the petals is white, and they are framed by a crimson edging. The leaves are medium green and serrated. This variety was released in 2015
Plush
The stars are large, semi-double. Their color is purple-violet, and the edging is dark purple. The texture of the foliage is such that it visually and to the touch resembles plush . They are dark green in color, pointed at the edges and quilted. The variety is standard, was bred in 2015.
The Snow Queen
White stars of large size and semi-double type. They are distinguished by a corrugated purple edge and a fancy blue eye. The leaves are medium green, jagged and slightly wavy. The plant was bred in 2016.
Furor
It is distinguished by huge and semi-double stars. Their color is white and their edges are wavy. Fcussion prints are scattered across the petals. The leaves are quilted, toothed, and medium green in color.
Tango
The plant forms large double-type stars . The color of the petals is dark cherry. The rosette is medium green, flat. The leaves are green, wide, and have a slight velvety feel on the outer surface.
Gypsy Wedding
These are semi-double pansies, which are distinguished by a bright red spot located in the center of the flower. the edging is corrugated and green. The foliage is also wavy and dark green in color. To ensure long-term flowering, it is important to regularly use complex mineral fertilizers.
Mysterious forest
It is distinguished by huge and semi-double stars. Their color is white and their edges are wavy. Fcussion prints are scattered across the petals. The leaves are quilted, toothed, and medium green in color.
Bomb
This variety was released in 2016. Its flowers are huge and pink. They can be single or semi-double. They are shaped like bells. The edges of the petals are white. The rosette contains black and green quilted leaves . Plant sizes are standard.
Absolem
The variety was released in 2016. It is distinguished by large double white stars. They have wavy edges that are purple in color. The braid is wide and green. Present on the upper petals. Quilted medium green leaves form on the rosette.
We recommend watching a video about the Absolem violet variety:
A detailed look at the life stages of Saintpaulia
The vital activity rhythms of violets for the most part correspond in timing to the standard course of biological processes in many tropical beauties of the genus, which significantly alleviates problems when caring for the plant.
The violet grower can simply draw up graphs according to a standard template , adjusting them in accordance with the specific development of the variety.
Specificity of development in indoor collections
From its initial development and with further growth, varietal violet shows itself at its best:
- Without causing trouble;
- Not being picky about microclimate conditions and agrotechnical care techniques;
- And also giving gardeners joy with its stunning blooms.
These positive aspects of the violet’s nature make it an excellent option for any home collection and especially for those new to cultivating these tropical beauties.
Among the positive features of violets, one can point out such useful characteristics as:
- Ability to create a harmoniously designed leaf rosette;
- Rapid growth and development of bushes;
- Simple methods of reproduction;
- Volumetric flowering according to the cap typology with a long stage of decorative flower maturity;
- Spectacular texture of terry corollas;
- Low reaction to minor violations in containment regimes.
Despite the many qualities favorable for indoor plants, violet has only a few negative nuances in its development:
- Slight dependence of color intensity on heat;
- Slight deviation of the sheet plates from their direct position in the socket;
- Gradual increase in flowering characteristics to maximum values.
Growing violet according to timing
Varietal Saintpaulia prepares to flower at a time normal for the genus - this means that it becomes an adult, just like most violets. But the timing of the teenage phase also depends on the method of obtaining young specimens :
- If you use the baby from a leaf cutting, the stage will take approximately eight months after the embryo is laid;
- If you use a stepson grown by the mother's violet, the period will be shortened somewhat.
Features of reproduction
In the arsenal of violet growers who want to obtain young specimens of varietal violets to propagate their favorite variety, there are only vegetative techniques :
- Children from leaf cuttings;
- Stepchildren from the mother plant.
Propagation of violets using seeds is not recommended by experts - in this case, there is a high probability of losing varietal characteristics.
Flower response to temperature
The color tone of flowers depends to some extent on fluctuations in the temperature gradient:
- In a cool room, the shades of color spots on the corollas may become noticeably pale;
- And in the heat, the color “floats”, becoming a thicker color.
CAREFULLY! Violet flowers and buds react extremely strongly to temperature changes and drafts - they fall off when exposed to these negative factors!
Pedicel strength
Violet flower stalks meet all the necessary requirements - they have :
- Durable structure;
- Optimal height;
- And significant strength.
This allows them to calmly hold voluminous flowers in an upright position.
Flowering type
At the first opening of the buds, the violet tries to form a cap-type flowering of large flowers of double texture, but the violet cap reaches its maximum strength and expressiveness only in the third wave of flowering.
Lifespan of a flower
Violet blooms for about a month.
The general flowering of violets occurs over a long period due to the fact that each flower can maintain an attractive decorative appearance for about a month.
Distinctive features for the varieties being developed
The main feature of the varieties under consideration is uniqueness. All flowers have corrugated edges.
The plants are unpretentious in terms of care. Care includes watering, fertilizing, creating a favorable humidity climate .
Dangerous diseases include:
The violets of the Violet breeder are incredibly beautiful and interesting flowers . They have a variety of colors and flower shapes. They are not fussy to care for, so even an inexperienced gardener can choose them for breeding, observing basic agrotechnical rules.
Care techniques in indoor culture
The violet is not a flower “whim” - it responds gratefully to regular and careful implementation of simple agrotechnical measures :
- The plant should be placed on a window facing west or east; specimens from windows to the north should be provided with additional rays with a diffuse spectrum, to the south - unobtrusive artificial protection is required;
- Watering is indicated in small doses from the moment when slight drying of the upper volume of the substrate is visually clearly visible;
- Apply additional fertilizing with mineral fertilizers best of all, focusing on the state of the bush’s decorativeness;
For good flowering, violets require fertilizing. - Provide light primarily during the day, long-lasting, with a spectrum of scattered rays;
- Control a constant heat level within +20 + 24°C ; eliminate sudden fluctuations in the temperature gradient;
- Plant the rosette in nutritious, permeable soil with good aeration; ensure the creation of a volumetric drainage layer;
- When transplanting , use transshipment more often if there are no special indications.
Violet SM-Empress
Royal variety Empress.
Saintpaulia SM-Empress, one of the beautiful Uzambor violets bred but not recognized by Konstantin Morev.
The rosette is uneven, the leaves grow a little chaotically . Leaves on medium, thick cuttings. The shape is round with small teeth, dark green in color, and tends to curl downwards.
The flowers are large, densely double with a pronounced ruffle along the edge of the petals. The color is apricot-pink , a very warm shade. There is a light green border along the edge, quite thin and not blurry.
Features of care
The seedling is not picky about care, but to avoid some nuances of growth, you must follow the rules:
- Very good lighting will eliminate the possibility of sheets curling;
- Not too high temperatures will keep the border as bright and uniform as possible.
Violet requires proper care for lush flowering.
Reviews
Nina. “The SM-Empress impressed me with the flowers, but in order to grow an even rosette you need to almost dance over it with a tambourine. Maybe it’s my conditions that are not suitable, but all the Morev seedlings refuse to grow beautifully for me.”
Igor. “I often see on forums that they complain about Morev seedlings because of problems in growing them. They grow surprisingly well for me. SM-Empress is my pearl. It grows evenly, blooms profusely and often.
But I say to everyone who wants to buy a seedling, be prepared for difficulties, because seedlings are seedlings because for various reasons they did not become a variety, and one of the reasons may be the difficulty of care.”
Violet SM-Dancing Elves
Fairytale Saintpaulia Dancing Elves.
A very unusual Saintpaulia SM-Dancing Elves, this is another seedling by Konstantin Morev . The outlet is small, very neat.
The leaves are rounded with pronounced teeth and veins. The color of the leaves is uniform, rich green. The cuttings are not very thin, strong, and of medium length.
Unusual pansy flowers:
- The lower petals resemble the wasp type, long and tapered;
- And the top ones are short, as if twisted.
The color attracts the eye, the main color is white, there is a light green border along the edge, combined with corrugation, while on the lower petals this is little pronounced, but the upper ones are almost completely light green in color and with more pronounced waviness.
Features of care
The seedling forms well under normal conditions, so it does not require special care, but to obtain a brighter color and maintain the unusual shape of the flowers, you need to maintain a suitable temperature regime.
For a bright border, it is necessary to maintain the temperature at a lower level than for other Saintpaulias. To lengthen the lower petals, you need to slightly shade the rosette.
Reviews
Raisa. “A very unusual Saintpaulia, I was captivated by its flowers. My rosette is forming very well. My beauty blooms with a cap from the first flowering. I am very pleased with the seedling and the propagation.”
Oksana. “A very beautiful violet, a friend gave it to me. The flowers are unusual, and the blooms are abundant and caplike. The rosette is beautiful, a little uneven, but this is not important, the main charm of the variety is in the flowers.”
Violet SM-Coral Reefs
Delicate violet Coral Reefs.
Seedling Moreva SM-Coral Reefs is a beautiful Saintpaulia that shows itself well in the collections of gardeners.
The rosette is very smooth and forms perfectly on its own . Sheets:
- Rounded;
- Slightly jagged;
- Light green color.
The formation of a bush is easy , thanks to strong, short cuttings on the leaves.
Flowers rise above the rosette on strong peduncles; cap flowering is rare for this variety. Flowers:
- Huge;
- Terry stars;
- With pronounced waviness along the edge of the petals.
The color is very delicate, the main white color is perfectly complemented by pink-coral prints.
Features of care
To obtain the ideal color of flowers and an even rosette, it is necessary to observe the appropriate light and temperature conditions :
- The lighting should be saturated, but without direct sun (it may darken under lamps);
- The temperature must be maintained at the optimal level - the lower you go, the less coral part on the petals, the higher it is, the brighter and more prints.
Attention! In particularly hot times, the flowers can be a completely rich coral color.
Reviews
Valentina. “I bought a rooted leaf, the baby appeared quickly and developed well. During the first flowering it was almost white, but from the second it acquired the correct color. I liked the socket, but in my conditions it’s a bit spread out, it pulls sheets and that’s it.”
Michael. “A very pale and unremarkable Saintpaulia. I like it in every way except the color. Mine turned out not quite the same as other gardeners’, like sports, the petals are almost white, but I’m happy with everything.”
