'Sorbet XP Yellow Jump Up' (Viola cornuta) - the ultimate tropical balcony sunshine booster—a compact, ever-blooming delight that turns even the smallest space into a golden smile factory starting just 45 days from seed. 100% edible with a sweet lettuce-mint flavor perfect for garnishing cakes, salads, or ice cubes.
This charming viola grows to a petite 15–20 cm tall with a 20–25 cm spread, making it ideal for limited areas.: one plant flourishes in a 1 L pot. Each 3–4 cm bloom features vibrant yellow petals with whimsical black 'whiskers'. As a pollinator powerhouse, it draws bees and butterflies daily, while its cut-and-come-again blooms mean endless vase life and harvests.
What sets this variety apart is:its unmatched heat and humidity tolerance—thriving in 35 °C+ tropical steam and 90% humidity without wilting, plus built-in disease resistance to mildew and pests, self-cleaning habit (no deadheading needed), and year-round flowering.
Growing: need light to germinate, so scatter them on the soil surface without covering—press lightly with your finger for contact.
Soil: Use a 10–20 L pot or window box with drainage holes, filled with a light, well-draining mix: 50% potting soil, 30% compost, and 20% perlite or sand to prevent waterlogging in humid tropics.
Germination takes 7–14 days at 22–28 °C—place in bright, indirect morning light to avoid scorching.
Once sprouted, provide 4–6 hours of direct sun daily (morning exposure is best on an east-facing balcony). In extreme tropical heat above 35 °C, hang a 30–50% shade cloth from noon to 3 PM to protect against leaf burn and flower fade.
Watering: Seedlings (0–3 weeks): daily light mist. Keep top 1 cm moist — use spray bottle. Established (3+ weeks): every 2 days 2 cm deep at base (slow pour or drip).Always water at the base to keep foliage dry and prevent fungal issues. Check soil: If top 2 cm feels dry, water; if damp, wait—overwatering is the top killer in humid tropics.
Fertilizing: Week 3 (true leaves appear): Start with half-strength balanced liquid (10-10-10) to build roots without overwhelming. Every 3 weeks thereafter: Use the same at full strength, or switch to 5-10-15 during blooming for brighter colors and more flowers. Avoid excess nitrogen—it causes leggy growth; less fertilizer in rich mixes keeps them compact and vibrant.
Fungal diseases: ‘Sorbet XP’ resists mildew, but ensure good airflow (space 15 cm apart) and base watering to stay issue-free.
Companion planting: Pair with marigolds or nasturtiums for natural pest repulsion.
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