Viola canadensis aka Canada Violet

Taxonomy

Common names

Canada Violet, Tall White Violet, Eastern Canada Violet, Canadian White Violet, White Violet

How to care for Canada Violet

Difficulty

Caring for Canada Violet is a breeze, as it is highly adaptable and forgiving to minor neglect.

Water

Canada Violet should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Soil

Canada Violet loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

Lighting

To ensure optimal growth, the Canada Violet prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

Toxicity

There is no verified data on the toxicity of this plant in the records of Ploi. If any person, including yourself, a family member, or a pet, consume plant material with an uncertain toxicity level, it is advisable to seek the advice of a healthcare expert.

Humidity

No extra humidity is necessary for the Canada Violet. Absorption of water by plants is primarily done through their roots, and soil watering is the most effective method to provide humidity to your plants.

Fertilizer

Repotting the Canada Violet should be done either when it has doubled in size or on a yearly basis, whichever occurs sooner. Fresh potting soil with all the required nutrients, refreshed annually, will provide the plant with all the necessary sustenance, making the use of fertilizer unnecessary. Keep in mind that plants receive their energy from the sun, not fertilizer.

Growth-pattern

New growth will sprout from the top of the Canada Violet as it grows vertically.

Region of origin

Canada Violet’s native range is Temperate Northern Hemisphere.


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