How to care for violets in winter?

Violets very popular, they decorate our window sills and delight the eye with beautiful flowers. However, for violets to feel good in any season, they need good care, especially in winter and summer, since violets come from the jungle, love diffused light and tranquility. Most often, beginning violet lovers have the question “How to care for violets in winter?” This is due to the fact that for many, it is during the winter period that violets begin to wither, and sometimes even die.

It is best to grow violets on a table that stands near the windowsill, so the sun's rays will not directly hit the plant itself, however, due to lack of space, violets often live on window sills. However, if violets are placed on the windowsill, you must choose a non-south side of the house.

How to care for violets in winter?

- you cannot flood the plant, even if the air in the apartment is very dry.

- it is necessary to ensure that burns do not appear on the leaves due to the “snow and sun” effect. If burns occur, the plant must be removed from the window sill or from a place where sunlight is reflected from the snow.

- to reduce the effects of cold from glass, violets can be placed in a box with polystyrene foam during the winter.

- In winter, violets need to be watered with warm water.

- violets should not be allowed to come under ventilation; during this time, it is better to take the plants out of the room.

- to artificially humidify the air in dry apartments, violets can be placed in a box into which expanded clay is poured and water is poured.Violets will immediately “tell” if the air is too dry - the leaves become pale green, dry, and their shine disappears.

- lack of light can also lead to poor health of plants, so it is necessary to organize artificial lighting.