violet

Violet plants need regular watering to stay healthy. Ideally, water the plant deeply every 7-10 days, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. If the soil remains too moist, it can cause root rot. If the soil is dry, it can cause the leaves to yellow and the plant to become stunted. Water until it runs out of the bottom of the pot, then discard any water that did not drain. Do not allow the plant to sit in water. Violet plants also like to have their leaves misted with water several times a week. This will help keep their leaves healthy and looking vibrant.

Violet (Viola 'Harvest Moon') plants need approximately 6 hours of direct sunlight and 6 hours of indirect sunlight. This delicate plant does best in an area with bright, bright, indirect light. During the summer, it is best to place the violet plant outdoors in an area with dappled shade, or an area that receives morning or late-afternoon sun and is sheltered from the hot afternoon sun. In winter, place the plant near a south-facing window that receives full sun in the morning and indirect sunlight or light shade in the afternoon. The violet plant should be rotated every few days so that all sides of the plant get equally exposed to the light. If you are growing the plant indoors, a growing lamp is highly beneficial, especially in the winter months.

Violet (Viola 'Harvest Moon') should be pruned in the late winter or early spring and lightly pruned throughout the growing season. Pruning the plant will promote more compact growth and encourage more blooms. In late winter, cut back the stems by about 1-third. This encourages more side shoots to form and create a bushier appearance. Throughout the growing season, remove any shoots that are not growing in an attractive direction or are rubbings against each other and any blooms that are fading. This will help the plant remain healthy and promote blossoms.