Spathiphyllum: description, nuances of planting and care

Spathiphyllum is a perennial belonging to the Aroid family. Homeland - Polynesia, the southern regions of America, eastern Asian countries.

Description of spathiphyllum

The plant does not have a trunk, foliage located at the root forms a bunch directly from the soil.

There is a shortened rhizome. The leaves are oval, have a clearly visible central vein. The inflorescences have an elongated leg; at the base there is a white veil.

Types of spathiphyllum

For home growing, several varieties of spathiphyllum are suitable:

Spathiphyllum is very popular among gardeners, so breeders are constantly developing new varieties. Parents of the main part of them are species such as Wallis and flowering.

In certain varieties, the length is 2-5 cm, in others about 45 cm. Among them, the following are considered the most common:

• Mauna Loa - grows up to 60 cm, has dense foliage.
• Petite is a miniature variety that reaches only 18 cm, the length of the leaf plates is 5 cm.
• Clevlandii is a narrow, lowered foliage with wavy edges.
• Picasso is a variegated variety, on the plates there are white and green segments.

Seasonal conditions for spathiphyllum

When caring for a flower at home, you need to focus on the season of the year:

Adaptation of spathiphyllum to room conditions

The first few days after purchase, it is advised not to touch the flower, as it experiences severe stress associated with changes in content. Transplantation is performed not earlier than the plant adapts.

To accelerate this, the pot is transported into a dark room where the sun does not penetrate. In this environment, spathiphyllum is held for 3-4 weeks, and then a transplant is performed. If the flower was bought during the growing season, then it is not moved until the end of this period.

For a bush, a container made of plastic or clay is selected, since moisture is retained in such containers for longer. At the same time, there must be openings for drainage at the bottom of the vessel so that water does not accumulate and rhizomes rot.

The container should have a diameter of 2-3 cm larger than the previous one. A young shrub is never planted immediately in large pots, since the root system is not able to absorb all the soil, it will begin to sour.

Land is bought in a store or made independently. The soil is selected fertile, filled with useful components and nutritious. In nature, the flower grows in areas containing compost, branches, fallen leaves and charcoal. With room dilution, you can prepare a similar mixture.

The substrate for growing shrubs may consist of the following components, taken in a ratio of 2: 4: 1: 1: 1:

• garden soil;
• peat;
• sand;
• humus;
• coniferous land.

Having prepared the soil and the pot, you can proceed to the transplant, because of the fragility of the rhizome, only the transshipment method is used and the following plan is followed:

1. A drainage layer containing expanded clay and pebbles is placed at the bottom of the new vessel.
2. Sprinkle some earth on top.
3. The shrub located in the pot is abundantly watered, this is necessary to simplify the process of plant removal.
4. Cut off all lateral processes.
5. An earthen lump is removed from the old tank and placed in the center of the new one. The voids located on the sides are filled with prepared soil mixture, preventing the formation of air pockets.
6. The flower is watered, if the earth has settled, then add a little new.
7. Move to a darkened place.

After transplantation, spathiphyllum is sprayed for two to three days, but not watered. Complete rooting will occur in 2-3 weeks. Only after this resume watering.

Spathiphyllum reproduction

When grown indoors, the flower is propagated by several methods:

• cuttings;
• division of the bush;
• planting seeds.

When choosing the first breeding method, the following algorithm is followed:

1. Cuttings with a length of 10 cm are cut from an adult spathiphyllum.
2. A substrate is made up of wet sand and perlite in a ratio of 1: 1. Rooting container - a small plastic cup.
3. The processes are placed in the ground, covered with a film to ensure greenhouse conditions. Through the glass, the process of rooting the plant will be visible.
4. When the shrub is strong, the film is removed and the flower is transplanted into a separate pot.

If the division of the shrub was chosen, then "children" appear at its base. In March, they are carefully separated and planted in prefabricated soil (use the same option as for grafting). All actions are performed with extreme caution so as not to harm the spathiphyllum.

You can also divide the rhizome. To do this, when transplanting a shrub, its root system is divided into 2 parts (using a sharpened sterile knife), after which they are moved to separate containers.

Reproduction by the seed method is practically not practiced, since it requires a lot of time and does not give a 100% result. If you still use this planting material, then follow this plan:

1. Seeds are planted in a substrate of sand and peat (1: 1).
2. The pot is covered with a film to create greenhouse conditions.
3. Ventilate regularly until rooting.

Reinforced seedlings are moved to separate containers.

Diseases, pests and difficulties of growing spathiphyllum

Home growing spathiphyllum is accompanied by attacks of pests and diseases that are aggravated by poor-quality care:

With the timely identification and elimination of these problems, the plant will delight a healthy look and flowering. If you delay with treatment, then the spathiphyllum begins to turn yellow, wither, and then die.

Mr. Summer resident advises: spathiphyllum - a flower of female happiness

Spathiphyllum has several names at the same time - the world's lily, white sail, female happiness, but the latter is considered the most common option. It is believed that this plant has great magical power.

With quality care for the lily of the world, she will thank her mistress, giving her joy, happiness and peace of mind. These flowers increase self-esteem, strengthen health, and allow you to find harmony with yourself and the outside world.

Several signs are even associated with this plant:

• if this flower is presented to a single woman, she will soon meet her true love;
• in the absence of children, allows you to feel the happiness of motherhood;
• improves harmony in relationships.

Strengthen the action of spathiphyllum by purchasing male happiness - anthurium. The combination of these colors will provide the family with real harmony, romance and understanding.

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