Saintpaulia is quite a demanding plant - incorrectly chosen time for transplantation can destroy the culture.
The lunar calendar helps to choose the most favorable days for planting and replanting a home flower.
When to carry out manipulations in 2019, read below.
How do plants affect the phases of the moon?
For many centuries, people focused on natural cycles in growing plants. It was noted that lunar rhythms have a direct impact on many processes and phenomena on planet Earth. In the first place - it is the ebb and flow of water, which is present in the organisms of almost all living microorganisms in various quantities.
Did you know? In some craters on the moon, the ambient temperature is fixed at a constant elevation of -240 ° C.
In modern realities, people engaged in floriculture also take into account the phases of the moon in order to optimize their work and improve the final results. The idea of biodynamic farming was launched in the 20s of the last century by the Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner.
According to his observations, the moon affects vegetation as follows:
- New moon - the light is between the Sun and the Earth. At this point, the satellite does not reflect light, so the plants stop their growth. The period is ideal for preventive measures, sanitary pruning, as well as the treatment of patients and pest affected specimens.
- Waxing Crescent - during this period there is an increase in the growth of the terrestrial part of the representatives of the flora. Immediately after the new moon increases the growth of flowering and deciduous vegetation. The phase is favorable for planting or transplanting greenery.
- Full moon - Plants at this time reach the peak of their development, therefore it is most favorable for harvesting, but not for planting and transfer operations.
- Waning moon - has a direct effect on the roots of vegetation. At this time, it is better to engage in fertilizer.
In addition to the lunar phases, the plants are directly influenced by the constellations in which the star is located at a particular point in time. The most favorable time for landing is a decreasing or growing Moon in signs under the protection of the earth element - Aries, Taurus, Capricorn.
Another favorable sign for violets is the constellation Gemini - they contribute to a more rapid increase in green mass and the formation of daughter processes. With this position of the night star, there is an increase in the ability of plants to rooting. Periods are well-suited not only for planting and transplanting, but also for controlling underground pests, as well as loosening the soil.
Lunar calendar for transplanting violets for 2019 by months
Transplanting violets is best done in spring or autumn. You need to choose the moment when the plant does not bloom. In fact, transplantation can be carried out year-round, but only if it is possible to perform the additional lighting with the help of fitolamps.
The fact is that in winter the plants "suffer" from a lack of lighting, therefore, after agrotechnical manipulations, they do not take root well in pots. In addition, there are certain biorhythms in plant organisms that slow down with the arrival of winter.
In accordance with these factors, it is best to carry out seed planting, transplanting and dividing plants from the beginning - mid-February to November (inclusive). In December - January, it is better to abandon the work of such a plan and give flowers a rest.
Favorable days
In February, numbers from 9 to 15 are suitable for planting and transplants. At this time, the Moon is in the growth phase and passes the signs of Aries, Taurus, Gemini. The next favorable period begins on February 28 and lasts until March 2. The moon is in a descending phase and passes the constellation of Capricorn. During this period, Saintpaulias will be able to quickly develop a strong root system.
Important! In order to achieve a violent long flowering, apply phosphate and potash fertilizers in the full moon.
This phase of the star is suitable for planting, transplanting, sowing seeds, and applying root fertilizers. For transplanting and dividing the bushes the ideal time is from March 8 to 14. In this interval, the Moon arrives and passes Aries, Taurus, Gemini.
Also, during this period, it is recommended to loosen the soil or carry out its partial replacement to specimens that do not need a pick. March 28-29 The moon is in a descending phase and passes Capricorn. These days you can do transplanting, as well as rooting leaves - they will take root faster.
In April, numbers from 6 to 10 and from 24 to 26 are favorable for rooting, transplanting and dividing plants.
In May, the numbers from 2-4, 6, 7, from 21 to 23, as well as 30 and 31 are best suited for this purpose. At the end of May, violets can be planted in open ground. In June, the landing and picking works can be done at the beginning of the month - the 1st, 2nd and 4th numbers, and also at the end - the 18th, 19th, 25-30th.
July 1, before the new moon (July 2) should be engaged in preparation for transplantation and preventive measures. Spraying on the sheet with potassium-containing formulations will be effective. At this stage, you can mix the nutrient substrate for picking and rooting plants. It is recommended to make landing-picking manipulations on the 15th, the 16th, and also on July 23-29.
In August, the fruitful period for planting and transplanting violets falls on the 11-13 and 19-25 numbers. In September, they begin to transplant saintpaulias from open ground to closed ground, to carry out a pick from small containers to larger ones. Such actions are best carried out on the 8th, 9th day or in the period from September 15 to 21.
If violets are properly cared for and have enough nutrition, then flowering can be observed year-round, with occasional interruptions for 1-2 months - a regular change of planting container and part of the substrate will allow you to avoid putrefactive processes in the soil and the development of harmful insects, which together will ensure the full development and vegetation of the plant.
Often, periods of lack of budding occur in the cold months. Then, inevitably, it will be necessary to carry out the specified manipulations in the period of autumn - winter.
So, in October, for faster rooting and increasing the adaptive abilities of plants, transplantation should be carried out from 4 to 6 or from 12 to 19 numbers. 
In November, such manipulations can be done 1-3, from 9 to 11, from 13 to 15 and 29, 30 of the month.
In December and January, transplants are allowed to be carried out if the plants constantly bloom during other periods and, if possible, provide high-quality doshedin for 12 hours. So, in December for picking a suitable period is 6-11 numbers and 28. In January it is 5 and 12-18 numbers.
Unfavorable days
Adverse days for planting and transplanting violets are the full moon and the new moon, as well as the dates when the satellite of the Earth passes the sign of Virgo. It is considered fruitless. On all other days, it is permissible to carry out landing-picking operations, but they will be less effective.
Did you know? In the year the moon moves 3.8 cm away from the earth. According to the scientists' estimates, after 600 million years, it will be so far away that observation of total solar eclipses from the earth will become inaccessible.
Adverse days for planting and transplanting violets:
| Month | Dates of the full moon, the new moon and the finding of the moon in Virgo |
| January | 6, 21, 23, 24 |
| February | 5, 19, 20, 21 |
| March | 6, 21, 19, 20 |
| April | 5, 19, 16, 17 |
| May | 5, 19, 13, 14 |
| June | 3, 17, 9, 10 |
| July | 2, 17, 6, 7 |
| August | 1, 15, 3, 4, 30, 31 |
| September | 14, 28, 27 |
| October | 14, 28, 24, 25 |
| November | 12, 26, 20, 21 |
| December | 12, 26, 17, 18, 19 |
The main rules of planting violets
The soil for planting violets should be prepared loose, with good air and water permeability. You can use the store substrate for Saintpaulia or make it yourself, mixing in equal proportions turf soil, peat, sand.
To this composition, to increase the nutritional and aeration characteristics of the substrate, add 5-10% of the total volume of the soil mixture:
- charcoal or ash;
- perlite;
- sphagnum moss.
The size of the pot is selected, depending on the size of the rhizome. Optimally, 1-2 cm left of the root remain up to the walls and bottom of the pot. The violet transplanted into too large a container will put all its energy into the development of its volume by its roots, which will lead to a decrease in the growth of the ground portion and the absence of flowers.
The next stage of transplantation involves the thorough disinfection of the instrument, containers and soil. This can be done with copper sulfate solution. It is diluted to 1% concentration and is treated with all the objects that will be used during the picking.
Read more about how and when to repot violet at home.
The process of transplantation is carried out by the transshipment method with partial replacement of the soil. When the plant is withdrawn from its former capacity, the soil, which is easily separated from the roots, must be removed. At the bottom of the pot, without fail, put a drainage, 1-2 cm high. You can use perlite, vermiculite, foam plastic or expanded clay.
Then - a small layer of soil on which to place the roots of the plant. If the violet is too bare bottom of the bush, it should be deepened. Immediately after planting, the plant is watered at the root. The main thing is that moisture does not get into a sheet outlet.
In the water for irrigation, you can add "Epin" - 1 drop of the drug is enough for 1 l of water. This will help speed up the survival of the violet in the new pot.
Video: How to Replant Violets
Winter violet care
Violets are heat-loving plants, so they need to provide more thorough care in the winter. Particularly difficult home culture is in the December and January days.
The main conditions that need to be provided in winter:
- diffuse lighting on an ongoing basis;
- air temperature - within + 20 ... + 25 ° С;
- remoteness from heating devices - overdried air negatively affects plants.
We advise you to pay attention to the recommendations for the care of violet at home.The main feature of winter care is the reduction of water supply to plants. Watering is carried out once a week. The main thing is not to allow strong drying of the soil. After moistening, be sure to loosen, and then mulch the surface with peat or sand.
The lunar calendar allows you to properly organize seasonal work on the care of violets. Selection of the optimal time of planting and transplantation contributes to the rapid rooting and increase the immunity of plants, and therefore - abundant flowering.
