Violets typically take up to nine months to bloom after propagation. However, with our method, you’ll be delighted with the first flowers in just five months.

You can significantly accelerate the growth of a young plant by trimming the leaf blades on the cutting. This will stimulate root development.

First, you need to select a suitable leaf for propagation. It shouldn’t be the youngest or oldest leaf. Choose one that’s closer to the top of the rosette.

Next, trim it with a disinfected and clean blade at a 45-degree angle. The petiole should be at least 2 cm long.

If you trim a leaf, it won’t grow. The petiole will then devote all its energy to root growth. It’s essential to dust the trimmed area with charcoal to ensure proper disinfection.

Plant the violet cutting in a loose, moist mixture of peat and agroperlite (1:3 ratio). To do this, make a small indentation with a pencil. Then, bury the violet cutting up to the leaf.

Cover the violet with a regular plastic bag and place it in a warm, bright place out of direct sunlight.

After a few months, a rosette should form. Once it’s strong, it should be separated from the parent leaf.

The rosette will need to be replanted into a pot with special soil for violets. The violet leaves can be secured with staples to help the bush develop beautifully.

It’s best to grow the young rosette in a mini greenhouse until it’s strong enough. The plant will gradually develop into a healthy companion that’s sure to delight you with its flowers.