How to Care for Viola × wittrockiana

Korean name: 팬지

Also known as tricolor violet, it features face-shaped flowers in purple, yellow, and white. It is a representative flower of spring and autumn gardens.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Europe
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Traits: flowering plant, spring flower, garden, imported

Care Guide

• Light: 4~6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil surface is dry.
• Soil: Fertile and well-draining potting mix
• Humidity: Moderate humidity
• Temperature: 5~15°C (cool environment)
• Fertilizer: Balanced fertilizer every 2 weeks

Common questions

How often should you water Viola × wittrockiana?

Water thoroughly when the soil surface is dry. Roughly every 5 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Viola × wittrockiana?

It likes 4~6 hours of direct sunlight daily.. You can grow it indoors. Use Fertile and well-draining potting mix.

Is Viola × wittrockiana safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Viola × wittrockiana good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 5~15°C (cool environment). Humidity: Moderate humidity. Fertilise Balanced fertilizer every 2 weeks.