White violet (Viola alba)
Care, watering, light and tips for White violet on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Violaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 4 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About White violet
Viola alba, commonly known as White Violet, is a small herbaceous perennial that forms low-growing clumps with delicate, pure white, often fragrant flowers. Its leaves are bright green and heart-shaped. It is ideal for shaded borders, rock gardens, or as ground cover in woodland settings.
Native range
Europe and North Africa
Care tips
It prefers locations with partial to full shade, avoiding intense direct sunlight which can scorch its leaves. Keep the substrate consistently moist but well-drained; overwatering can lead to root rot. Use a soil rich in organic matter and slightly acidic. A common mistake is planting it in poor, dry soils, which will limit its flowering and growth.
How to save a dying White violet
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or wilting leaves, flowers not opening or dropping prematurely.
- First aid
- Check soil moisture. If dry, water thoroughly. If wet, aerate and reduce watering.
- What kills it
- Overwatering leading to root rot, or insufficient light.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't completely rotted and action is taken quickly.