The medicinal properties of the flower violet tricolor - description of the plant

Violet tricolor is also called viola, pansies, tricolor. The plant can be found in many flower beds, forest edges and clearings. Botanical class herbaceous plants. The species is used for medicinal purposes, since it contains a lot of useful chemical compounds and trace elements in the composition of leaves, roots and flowers.

What does a tricolor violet look like?

Almost every person has seen this plant at least once in his life, which is popularly called pansies. Description of the tricolor violet:

• medium-sized annual herb;
• leaves are oblong with three sections, pointed at the edge;
• the stem is low, erect, hollow inside;
• flowers are singly located in a bush;
• flowers are painted in three colors. Mostly it is purple, yellow and white.

Violet tricolor in the wild

The flower develops well and quickly, forming full-fledged flower beds or glades.

Common varieties

Popular flower varieties:

• Helen Mount;
• Bowls' Black;
• Eyes of the Tiger;
• Shalom Purim;
• Cassis.

Violet tricolor hybrid

Each species has its own distinctive external features, which are directly related to the shape of the petals, their coloring.

Healing properties

In modern medicine, the plant extract is used in many antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory drugs. Medicinal properties:

• increases the secretion of mucus in the bronchi, cures cough;
• antiseptic effect on the gastrointestinal tract;
• accelerates metabolism;
• relieves inflammation, including treating diathesis in children and adults.

The use of the plant in medicine

The extract is most often used to treat skin diseases and eliminate a diverse cough.

Briefly about the history of use

The beneficial properties of the plant were discovered in the XI century. Many healing treatises describe the methods of using the plant and the healing result.

Viola infusion

Rubbed flowers are used as a healing ointment, a decoction of the leaves is a hangover remedy. Tinctures help fight coughs in children, gout and headaches. The decoction from the root heals the gums and the digestive system.

Features of caring for a violet tricolor at home

Three-flowered hybrids are not very whimsical, since their relatives belong to wild-growing wildflowers. Accordingly, leaving is not difficult. But you should still pay attention to watering, choosing a place for planting, and cultivating forms.

Temperature

Viola tolerates any temperature. It is not afraid even of the first frost, so flowering continues until late winter.

Lighting

For planting, it is worth choosing shaded places in the flower bed. The ideal option would be a place under the crown of trees.Direct sunlight can burn the leaves and dry the buds.

Watering

The flower loves moisture, so you need to water it almost every day. In this case, you do not need to fill the plant.

Watering the plant

Spraying

Hybrids have left some habits from their wild-growing "relatives", therefore they are very fond of "bathing" foliage and buds. Spray irrigation is desirable.

Humidity

Humidity for a tricolor should not be increased, but if such a microclimate is present, then the plant will transfer it normally.

Priming

It is advisable to choose an area where the soil is light with a clay base. It is important that the soil is fertilized with organic fertilizers and has a different nutrient medium.

Choosing a site and soil for planting

Top dressing

It is advisable to make at least one top dressing per month, since the violet blooms almost constantly and draws a lot of nutrients from the soil. Potash and organic fertilizers are suitable.

Features of winter care

There are several types of plants - annual and biennial. In the first case, no special care is required in the winter. With the first frost, the flowers themselves will die off. It is enough then to remove the frozen bushes.

For biennial specimens, you will need a layer of natural insulation - dry leaves or spruce needles. To prevent the insulation from scattering, you need to lay several slats on top. First, you should remove the buds and yellowed leaves from the plant.

When and how it blooms

The main beauty property of a flower is its long flowering period. Viola blooms for a long time, if you cut off the faded buds, then the dates can be determined by the beginning of April and end at the end of November.

Features and timing of flowering

Types of flowers

In addition to the variety of petal colors, the structure of the bud should also be taken into account. Distinguish between radially symmetrical flowers and ordinary five-leafed. Some hybrids have ruffled petal edges.

Flower shapes

The flower has a complex structure:

• peduncle - a long stem on which the bud is located;
• the two upper petals are the largest and darkest in color - blue or purple, the two side petals are lighter and the two lower ones are the lightest;
• the petals are folded so that a tube is formed between them, into which the secreted nectar flows;
• dark stripes are located along the petals from the center of the flower.

Flower shape and appearance

Flowering period

Viola blooms for a long time without wilting of petals. The process can last from four days to two weeks. Much depends on the degree of care and weather conditions.

Changes in care during flowering

The forest version of the plant does not require special care, but the domestic varieties need more attention. It is necessary to remove dried flowers, yellow leaves in a timely manner. Monitor watering closely.

How violet tricolor reproduces

There are several breeding options for the tricolor. Which one to choose - each grower decides for himself, based on his abilities. If you need to immediately enlarge the clearing, then planting large bushes would be the ideal option. Seeds are good for next year.

Breeding tricolor

Germinating seeds

You don't need to do anything on purpose, that is, pick off the buds. After ripening, seed pods are formed in their place. Over time, they open up, and the seeds, falling into the ground, germinate on their own. You can collect seeds and apply for sowing in the right place.

Germinating seeds

Rooting cuttings

The garden variant of the violet dives at the moment when two full-fledged leaves appear on the handle. The sprouts can be planted in pre-prepared soil or pots. In any case, this option is most relevant for reproduction.

Other options

A similar propagation principle with cuttings is the division of the bush. An option is relevant when breeding two-year-old flowers.Large overgrown bushes need to be dug up and divided into several parts.

Ripening the seed box

Potting after purchase

Transplanting into pots or pots to decorate a flower bed or garden is as follows:

1. Prepare the substrate for planting.
2. Take a low but wide pot.
3. Spray the soil in a container, make a small hole.
4. Place the sprout and cover with soil.
5. Moisten the soil. You can cover the flowerpot with cellophane for several days.

Possible growing problems

There are several contraindications for growing. The flower with its appearance will give clues about further actions. Sometimes there are problems with leaves, diseases and insects. But these are rare and isolated cases.

Growing features

What leaves problems say

The appearance of the sheet can indicate a lot:

• yellowing - excess moisture;
• drying out of the tips - insufficient irrigation;
• folding - the need for soil fertilization.

Diseases

The common violet often succumbs to diseases associated with decay of the root system. In addition, it can be affected by powdery mildew, gray rot. The tricolor is more resistant to any type of disease.

Pests

Bushes are rarely attacked by pests. Sometimes ants can grow between the roots. A spider can twist a cobweb between specimens - a common occurrence for street flowers.

Plant resistance to diseases and pests

Other problems

With the indoor version of the flower, problems may arise in terms of growing, breeding and care. Diseases often appear. Outdoor specimens are more resistant to weather conditions, harsh climates and external factors.

The tricolor herb is considered medicinal and is often used in many fields of cosmetology. Previously, the plant was very popular among healers and healers. Now many hybrids have been bred, which only outwardly look like wild "progenitors". Such specimens are resistant to weather conditions, diseases and pests. The aesthetic appearance captivates flower growers. The three-tone color scheme is especially attractive.