There are almost a dime a dozen tips for caring for horned violets. But not all tell the truth. Here you will learn how to properly care for your horned violets so that they bloom for a long time, remain healthy and have a lifespan of several years.

Horned violets like it consistently slightly moist

Do you have to water horned violets?

Horned violets that are in a pot on the balcony, for example, should always be watered when the surface of the earth has dried. Good drainage should be ensured in the pot to prevent waterlogging.

Horned violets that grow outdoors must be watered in summer heat and drought, as well as in sunny locations. The pouring rain is usually sufficient for those who are in the semi-shade or shade. But be careful: horned violets under trees should also be watered. The rainwater mainly drips onto the leaves of the trees and has difficulty reaching the roots of the horned violets.

Do horned violets need fertilizer regularly?

  • Horned violets in a pot: mix liquid fertilizer into the irrigation water
  • Horned violets in the bed: supply them with organic or mineral fertilizer from time to time
  • Fertilizer is not mandatory
  • as soon as the joy of flowering subsides, fertilizing is important
  • small doses of nutrients are enough
  • too much fertilizer means shoots are too long and there is a risk of them snapping off

Are there diseases that can make life difficult for horned violets?

Especially the powdery mildew and downy mildew can be dangerous to horned violets. When it's warm and humid in summer, powdery mildew can leave a white coating on the leaves and flowers. Diseased parts of the plant should be removed as soon as they are discovered.

In order to avoid the development of powdery mildew, the horned violets should only be watered in the root area. It also strengthens the plant when it is fertilized with liquid manure and sprayed with garlic broth.

How are they cut?

Inevitably, horned violets do not have to be cut. But pruning causes new flowers to form and the flowering period to last longer. In addition, the pruning leads to a bushier growth, which means that the overall picture of the horned violets looks more ground-covering.

Pruning is done when the first flowers have withered. The horned violets are cut back by half or a hand's breadth above the ground. On top of that, the withered flowers and leaves should be cleaned regularly.

Do horned violets survive frost or do they have to be overwintered?

As a rule, horned violets are perennial. They survive the winters in our latitudes extremely well. If necessary, they should be covered with a layer of leaves, straw or brushwood when the temperature is very low. Horned violets in pots should be covered with fleece. Attention: Even in winter, horned violets should not dry out in the root area.

tips and tricks

In order not to have to constantly water and fertilize, it is advisable to mulch the horned violets. In addition, the mulch layer provides appropriate protection in winter.

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Indoor plants