Viola parvula — a medium houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Viola parvula

Viola Parvula

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A note from PlantMom

Hairy violet is fairly disease-resistant and typically not prone to illnesses. However, it can be affected by pests and diseases present in its environment. Such infections are usually mild. This plant needs moderate care. Regular pruning is required to maintain an attractive appearance and healthy growth. Fertilizing can also help encourage flowering. Hairy violet is suitable for anyone with outdoor space, like a garden or patio, and does not demand much gardening experience. It may need more attention when grown indoors.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Viola Parvula.

Light

Hairy violet prefers spots where it gets plenty of sunlight during the day. It can also tolerate somewhat reduced sun and still thrive. In its natural range it typically receives abundant sunlight. However, too much or too little sun can harm the plant, causing wilting or fewer flowers.

Temperature

Hairy violet is native to temperate climates and generally prefers a temperature range of 41 to 89.6 °F (5 to 32 ℃). Care should be taken to maintain appropriate temperatures across seasons, and adjustments may be required when necessary.

Fertilizer

For Hairy violet, the main time to fertilize is early spring when flowers are forming. The proper fertilizer promotes better blooms and helps Hairy violet produce attractive flowers. Fertilizing in early spring ensures strong flowers during the season and supplies energy for dormant growth phases.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Viola
Family
Violaceae
Hardiness Zone
4-8
Mature Height
5 cm to 15 cm
Mature Spread
15 cm to 25 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Color
Lavender, Purple
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
Bloom Time
Early spring, Mid spring
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Late spring, Early summer
Native Area
Turkey, Sweden, Austria, Slovakia, Montenegro, Slovenia, Croatia, Belarus, Russia, Germany, Estonia, Romania, Latvia, Belgium, Portugal, Netherlands, France, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Poland, Greece, Ukraine, Serbia, China, Lithuania, Norway, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, Albania, Ireland, United Kingdom, Hungary
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