Viola cornuta Red

Horned Violet

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A cool-season perennial trailing plant featuring deep violet-red flowers with a distinct spur on the lower petal, ideal for hanging baskets.
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Plant Details

Common Name Horned Violet
Family Violaceae
Genus Viola
Species Cornuta
Variety Red cultivar
Origin Southern Europe, North Africa
Blooming Spring to Autumn with deadheading
Leaf Color Dark green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-draining loam with good organic matter content

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; avoid wetting foliage directly

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun in spring/fall, partial shade during hot summer months to prevent scorching

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growth period

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Pruning

Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous blooming and remove damaged leaves

Pest Control Aphid Slug Snail Thrip

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
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Aug
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 82°
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)
1500 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 3500
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
250 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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