Sweet Violet
Viola odorata

Sweet Violet Plant

Sweet Violet (Viola odorata) is a perennial that grows 4-6 in tall, hardy in USDA Zones 5-9, prefers well-drained, rich soil, full sun to part shade, medium moisture, is edible, and has medicinal uses.


Picture illustrating Sweet Violet plant

Habit

Spreading

Height

0.1-0.3 m

Growth

Perennial

Soil

Well-drained, loamy

Shade

Partial Shade

Moisture

Moist

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

Yes

Origin

Europe, Asia

Climatic Condition

Temperate, Subtropical

Temperature (°)

10-20°C

Humidity (%)

60-80%

Potting media

Loamy, peat

Fertilizers

Balanced NPK (10-10-10)

Watering

Light watering

Plant Weight 

100-200 g

Flowering Time

Spring

Soil Ph level

6.0 - 7.5

Water Ph level

6.0 - 7.5

Soil EC

1-2 dS/m

Yield Per Plant 

Ornamental, fragrant

NPK ratio 

5:10:10

life Span

Perennial

Health Benefits

Fragrant flowers, ornamental

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

40% peat moss, 30% compost, 30% perlite


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 2 weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Gray Mold, Aphids, Leaf Spot.

White powdery growth on leaves, Wilting, yellowing leaves, root discoloration, Gray, fuzzy mold on leaves and flowers, Brown or black spots on leaves

Neem oil, baking soda, Improve soil drainage, use beneficial soil microbes, Improve air circulation, remove affected parts, use compost tea spray. 

Sulfur-based fungicides, Fungicides with metalaxyl or mefenoxam, Iprodione or thiophanate-methyl, Insecticides containing imidacloprid, Copper-based fungicides. 

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