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.
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.