@misc{
author = "Dorbić, Boris and Pavić, Jelena and Španjol, Željko and Friganović, Emilija and Vujošević, Ana and Vuković, Sandra",
year = "2020",
abstract = "Since the 20th century a large number of cultivars of African violet (Saintpaulia
ionantha L.) have been known. This species has soon positioned itself among the most
popular house plants. African violet has been characterised by decorative heart-shaped
leaves on long stems and different flower colours. Ready-to-use substrates are the best
choice for its growth and development. During the summer period it prefers parts of the
interior with a lot of light without direct exposure to sunlight. During bloom the violet
requires moderate amounts of water, while after bloom it requires a reduced amount of
water. In addition, during bloom African violet needs to be fertilised once a week. The
species is primarily propagated through leaf cuttings or seeds. The primary source of
information used in this work was also survey testing whose objective was to explore
the perception and attitudes of the respondents on ornamental features and the use of
different cultivars of African violet. The findings have shown that in terms of
ornamental features the respondents slightly prefer the cultivars with a more special
appearance of leaves and flowers, while from the aspect of use of violets in different
interiors, the respondents prefer to use more classic types of cultivars of this violet
species. The maintenance of the species is normally perceived as non-demanding. The
previously mentioned preliminary research can be used upon interior landscape design
and technologists can use it from the aspect of production and sale.",
publisher = "University PIM, Banja Luka, Republic of Srpska, B&H",
journal = "Konferencija",
title = "PERCEPTIONS AND ATTITUDES ON ORNAMENTAL FEATURES AND THE USE OF DIFFERENT CULTIVARS OF AFRICAN VIOLET (SAINTPAULIA IONANTHA L.)",
pages = "6-6",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_agrospace_6883"
}