Viola cornuta Orange Red Wing

Horned Violet

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Perennial herb with trailing habit, vibrant orange-red flowers featuring a distinctive long spur. Ideal for hanging baskets or cool-season containers.
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Plant Details

Common Name Horned Violet
Family Violaceae
Genus Viola
Species Cornuta
Variety Orange Red Wing
Origin Mediterranean Europe
Blooming Vibrant orange-red flowers with dark center
Leaf Color Glossy green
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining potting mix with perlite or peat moss to prevent root rot

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow top layer to dry slightly between waterings.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun in spring/fall; requires partial shade during hot summer months indoors

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growth and blooming period

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Pruning

Regularly deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming; trim leggy growth

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 6 months
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May
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Jul
Aug
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
45° – 75°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
35% – 65%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
4000 – 15000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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