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RE: Violas and Primulas.

in #viola6 years ago (edited)

VIOLA

Viola Odorata

Viola flowers are beautiful and very amazing flowers. I think, everyone likes this flower. Why? Here are some explanations about Viola flowers and their uniqueness.
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Viola Altaica

Interesting Facts of Viola Flowers:

  • From the form of viola can grow in the form of herbaceous plants and shrubs, measuring 20 inches to one foot in height, has no stems, but some species have short stems with leaves arranged alternately, colored leaves and heart-shaped, their surface smooth or covered with fine hair, depending on the species. Flowers consist of 5 petals and 5 sepals 5. Stamen and pistils of reproductive organs.
  • Some species are capable of self-pollination, most species pollinated by insects.
  • Viola fruit is called a capsule which contains seeds but apart from seeds, viola can be propagated through root cuttings.
  • Young leaves and flowers that can be eaten raw as part of salads, cooked (in sauces and jellies) and for decorating cakes and desserts.
  • Antioxidants to repel insects.
    Stems, leaves and flowers can be used in the treatment of throat, anxiety, to relieve stomach cramps, asthma, flu, runny nose, cough, thin sputum, fever, flatulence, scabs, scabies, insomnia, headaches, lung organ damage , heart, inflammation of the kidneys and stomach.
  • Viola is very popular and is often used in industries including the perfume industry because the viola flower has a fragrant aroma.
  • Viola can be an annual plant (living one year) or lasting (living more than two years). Viola age depends on species and climate.
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    Viola Penny Denim Jump Up

How to Plant Viola Flowers:

  • Seed the seeds on a smooth and good compost surface. Cover only thinly about 6 mm.
  • Cover the seedling pot with black plastic, place it in a shady place at temperatures of 15-20 C (room temperature)
  • Plants are usually seeded after 7-21 days. Move to a larger place after the plant is strong enough to move. (leaves 4 strands).
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    Viola Tiger Eyes

How to Take Care of Viola Flowers:

  • Terms of viola can grow well which has a pH level of about 6 to 7.5 because it can cause discoloration
  • Viola must also be sufficiently exposed to sunlight. The sunlight that is needed is indirect sunlight because the viola is not very resistant to heat from the sun.
  • If you plant viola by using seeds as seeds, you need seeding first before the seeds are planted in the planting medium.
    Give fertilizer so that Viola plants can thrive
  • Always maintain soil moisture
    Water with water more often during the dry season
  • Trim some flowers and leave a few strands so that the remaining flowers grow more optimally
  • Clean the weeds so as not to interfere with growth.
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    Viola Cornuta

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Primula are flowering plants that come from Western Europe, Southern Europe, Northwest Africa and Southwest Asia. Primula - a very beautiful flower that is truly understated in many varieties and species of roses.

Plant height after adulthood is around 10-20 cm.
Full sunshine lighting.
It is suitable to be planted in a pot or as a border.
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