Viola cornuta Cream

Cream Horned Violet

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Perennial herbaceous plant with heart-shaped leaves producing delicate cream-colored flowers, ideal for hanging baskets and cool-season garden color in temperate zones.
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Plant Details

Common Name Cream Horned Violet
Family Violaceae
Genus Viola
Species Cornuta
Variety Cream
Origin Southern Europe / North Africa
Blooming Spring to Autumn, often self-seeding in mild climates
Leaf Color Green / Grey-green
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining fertile loam or potting mix enriched with organic matter

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; allow top layer to dry slightly between watering

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun to partial shade; intense afternoon heat may scorch leaves in summer

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Fertilization

Apply liquid fertilizer monthly during active growth (Spring-Summer), reduce significantly in winter dormancy

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Pruning

Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous blooming and prevent excessive self-seeding

Pest Control Aphid Slug Snail Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 8 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
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Sep
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Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 79°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 50%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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