Spathiphyllum best varieties

Spathiphyllum was first discovered and described by the German botanist enthusiast Gustav Wallis back in the 19th century. The plants that attracted the scientist's attention and are still common in Colombia and other countries of the region, many spathiphyllums can be seen along the swampy shores of reservoirs, in the undergrowth of tropical rainforests.

The plant that came to the USA and Europe attracted the attention of flower growers, and as an indoor crop, spathiphyllum became well known throughout the world. But breeding work on the development of new varieties and hybrids was started relatively recently, only in the mid-60s of the last century.

The emergence of plants suitable for indoor cultivation:

• dwarf and impressive in size;
• with leaves of various shapes and colors;
• with a pleasant smell;
• able to bloom for a long time and almost constantly, has caused a serious increase in interest in culture.

Today, amateur flower growers have dozens of varieties of spathiphyllum at their disposal, photos of which allow them to tirelessly be amazed at the diversity of nature.

Features and photos of the spathiphyllum flower

Spathiphyllum, like many plants living in the tropical and subtropical zone, does not shed foliage all year round, remaining green and attractive. The leaves of the plant are rather large, elongated-lanceolate, with depressed veins and a glossy surface.

Since spathiphyllum has practically no stem, or it is very shortened and spreads along the ground, the leaves rise directly from the ground. And during the flowering period, graceful peduncles with white bracts surrounding a white or yellowish cob rise above the plants. Contrary to popular belief, the photo is not a spathiphyllum flower, but its inflorescence. But small flowers collected on the cob have neither petals nor visual appeal.

Therefore, in the course of evolution, the plant acquired a white, and then a greenish bract, which, like a flag, attracts the attention of insects. To date, botanists know more than four dozen species of spathiphyllum, but only a few varieties are used as a room culture and for gardening. Plants belonging to the species Spathiphyllum Floribundum and Wallisii become the most common inhabitants of window sills.

Spathiphyllum abundantly flowering

The light green leaves of Spathiphyllum Floribundum, as seen in the photo of the spathiphyllum, are quite dense, with a clearly visible central vein and a thin petiole up to 10 cm long.

The leaf itself reaches a length of 20 cm, and the young foliage is brighter and lighter than the mature one. Peduncles can rise by 15–20 cm above the leaves, the perianth is white, compared to other species, medium-sized, only 4–8 cm long, and no more than 3 cm wide. A distinctive feature of the species is its long-term year-round flowering.

Spathiphyllum is pleasant

If we compare the spathiphyllum pleasant or Spathiphyllum Blandum shown in the photo with the previous representative of the genus, the difference in the shape and structure of the leaves is immediately noticeable. This large spathiphyllum, which grows in the wild in Suriname, has oblong elliptical leaves with prominent depressed veins. The length of one leaf reaches 30 cm, the same size and petiole, attached to the underground creeping stem of the plant.

Greenish, up to 20 cm long bracts and cob inflorescences are located at the top of a short peduncle. Flowers appear regularly, and with proper care, the plant blooms constantly.

Spathiphyllum cannoli

The Spathiphyllum Cannifolium plant, as seen in the photo of the spathiphyllum and its flower, has the densest and narrowest of all related species, leaves up to 40 cm long.

The front side of the bracts is white, and the "wrong side" has a pronounced green tint. The length of the bedspread in this large, attractive plant is 10–22 cm, which is twice the size of a white or yellowish cob. The peculiarities of the species are that the inflorescences have a pronounced aroma, and the ear itself is not tuberous, but smooth. In nature, plants of this species can be found in the tropical forests of South America, as well as in Trinidad.

Spaliphyllum spoon-shaped

Another interesting species of spathiphyllum has been discovered in Brazil. This is Spathiphyllum Cochlearispathum - a plant that grows up to a meter in height and stands out with thin shiny elliptical leaves. With a width of 12-15 cm, the length of one rich green leaf reaches 30-40 cm, while the petioles are also very long and can grow up to 70 cm.

The species got its name due to the white blanket that retains its concave shape, as in the photo of the spathiphyllum, which becomes thick green as the ear ripens.

Wallis Spathiphyllum

This type of spathiphyllum, named after its discoverer and devotee of culture, G. Wallis, is the most unpretentious and therefore the most common today. The wild Wallis spathiphyllum or Spathiphyllum Wallisii became the basis for the breeding work, actively carried out in the world, and gave the lovers of indoor plants a lot of the most interesting and popular varieties.

Plants of this species are small, and most of them reach a height of only 30–40 cm, which is an indisputable advantage at home. Unlike the species already described, the native of Colombia produces elongated, pointed leaves up to 24 cm in length. The petioles are flexible, long, bend over time, and the leaves bend on them.

The inflorescences of this species do not exceed 3-5 cm in length, and the white or greenish covers covering them become completely green as the ear develops. The ear of the opened spathiphyllum flower, as in the photo, is almost white or cream, and then also turns green. This species is characterized by seasonal flowering - from spring to autumn.

Over the years, the work of breeders has borne good fruit, and now flower growers are familiar not only with species found in the wild, but also spectacular varieties and hybrids of spathiphyllum.

A number of varieties, including plants of hybrid origin, can be found in flower shops today. The large spathiphyllum Mauna Loa, named after the volcano in Hawaii, is known all over the world. The Sensation variety is also very decorative, and photos of Domino's spathiphyllum invariably attract attention, thanks to the unusual variegated foliage of the plant.

Spathiphyllum Mauna Loa

A beautiful plant with a wide white elliptical bracts, gracefully concave and covering a cream-colored ear. Bright green pointed leaves are held on petioles 10 cm long and grow from a shortened, sometimes underground stem. Short, up to 5 cm, cobs are located on high 25-cm peduncles.

The homeland of this spectacular plant is Colombia, from where the first samples of Wallis's spathiphyllum were taken out in due time. The flowering of Mauna Loa is long-lasting or almost constant, the inflorescences can be cut off, in this form they remain fresh for up to a month.

Spathiphyllum Chopin

One of the most popular and useful varieties of Chopin's spathiphyllum, Spathiphyllum Chopin, is a versatile, unpretentious plant for decorating residential interiors and landscaping offices and public buildings. The plant does an excellent job of absorbing harmful substances in the air. At the same time, the bush is very small and barely reaches a height of 35–40 cm.

This variety of spathiphyllum has rich green shiny leaves with depressed veins and pointed ends. The perianth is elongated, white, with a green tip and veins.

In addition, in the first half of the day, a delicate aroma spreads from the plant, which undoubtedly adds to the culture of attractiveness in the eyes of flower growers.

Photo of spathiphyllum Domino

The photo of Domino's spathiphyllum alone is sure to arouse enthusiastic responses and interest from indoor plant lovers. Spathiphyllum Domino is a rare plant for the species, which, in addition to being unpretentious, has another significant advantage, bright variegated foliage with numerous white strokes and spots.

At the same time, the plant is very compact and does not exceed 35 cm in height. Like all similar varieties, the variegated variety feels great on sufficiently lit windows, but under direct rays it can lose its attractiveness and begin to wither. Therefore, Domino needs a shading screen, good watering and no drafts. In the morning hours, the plant pampers the owner with a scent, the intensity of which decreases in the midday hours.

Spathiphyllum Picasso

Dutch breeders, on the basis of Wallis' spathiphyllum, produced an even more interesting variegated variety than Domino, in which the white color occupies entire sectors of the leaf plate. Spathiphyllum Picasso is a godsend for flower growers who do not have the opportunity to painstakingly care for plants and who love unusual cultures.

The plant, like all spathiphyllums, is unpretentious and demanding only on lighting, which should be bright, but not scalding. A feature of this variety, as can be seen in the photo of the spathiphyllum flower, is the variegated color of not only foliage, but also graceful, with a pointed tip of the perianth.

Spathiphyllum Cupido

The Dutch kennel Cupido specializes in home varieties of spathiphyllum. Eri this plants became so well known in the world that Wallis' compact spathiphyllum grown by specialists from the Netherlands earned the name Cupido spathiphyllum.

Plants with bright green leaves and gracefully curved bedspreads of inflorescences will decorate any interior, will show themselves as non-capricious and docile pets.

Spathiphyllum Alana

The height of Alan's spathiphyllum is about 50 cm, and the newly growing leaves practically do not bend, like in other plants of the Wallis species, but remain almost vertical.

Leaves are glossy, dense, rich green hue. The bract is wide, effectively pointed, with a noticeable green vein on the dorsum.

Spathiphyllum Sensation

This hybrid of spathiphyllum can be safely attributed to the most decorative and spectacular. The bushes of Spathiphyllum Sensation can reach one and a half meters in height, which makes the variety one of the largest among the existing indoor varieties.

The plant has large attractive leaves with a dark, glossy color and a length of 40 to 80 cm.Large inflorescences of Spathiphyllum Sensation also greatly benefit in comparison with other similar varieties. Only appearing above the foliage, the perianths are white in color, then gradually turn green and merge against the general background. The ear is large, smoother than that of other plants, while the spathiphyllum flower, as in the photo, persists for a very long time.

Among other tall varieties of spathiphyllum, in the photo, it should be noted Svit Silvio of hybrid origin with graceful inflorescences and lush bushes up to 75 cm high. Against the background of this large variety, Strauss spathiphyllum plants of 30 cm in height look especially miniature.

Spathiphyllum red

Sometimes you can hear that nurseries offer spathiphyllums with red or pink bracts. However, before succumbing to a tempting offer and rushing to acquire a rare flower, it is worth understanding the classification.

It turns out that the white blanket can only be stained under the influence of chemicals artificially introduced from the peduncle, and under natural conditions the bracts can only turn green.
And yet, there are plants that are closely related to spathiphyllum and have a colored perianth. These are well-known anthuriums to flower growers, thanks to breeders, depending on the variety, they are able to please the owner with scarlet, burgundy, pink and almost white bedspreads of inflorescences.

Spathiphyllum and anthurium have a lot of common morphological features, therefore, in the West, a common name is used for plants - peace lily.
By the way, if spathiphyllum is considered a talisman of female happiness, then anthurium is the embodiment of male well-being and strength. Although red spathiphyllum has not yet been obtained, these plants can make a good pair and complement each other on the windowsill.

Video about Spathiphyllum Sensation

Spathiphyllum is a plant with bright, glossy foliage and flowers of an unusual shape, which will decorate any room with dignity and elegance. It belongs to the tropical, evergreen representatives of the Aroid family. Some call it the "white sail" for its resemblance to a ship's sail. Sometimes you can find another name - spathiphyllum Women's happiness, since it is believed that for a woman it will be the best gift.

Brief description of spathiphyllum

The peculiarity of this flower is that it practically has no stems. Its lanceolate-oval leaves grow straight from the ground. Arrows with unusually graceful flowers also emerge from there. Some people think that the white sail is the flower itself. But this is not the case. It only serves as a "beacon" for pollinating insects. The flower itself resembles an ear of corn, around which a white blanket is located.

Dangerous properties of the plant

The petals form dense, bright green thickets. They are oval, slightly pointed, with well "squeezed out" veins. It must be remembered that spathiphyllums are poisonous, since their foliage contains calcium oxalate, which can irritate the gastric mucosa and irritate the eyes. The substance begins to bake in the mouth, saliva is actively released, and a burning sensation may appear in the respiratory organs. Therefore, when working with a flower, it is better to use gloves or wash your hands well afterwards.

Useful properties of the plant

Despite the poisoned sap flowing through the veins of the flower, it has a lot of useful properties. For example, he is able to clean the air of the room from harmful substances that penetrate into the home from the environment. In addition, some toxic elements released from the finishing materials after renovation are also removed by the flower.

A flower with phytonicides is a panacea for many diseases

Another indisputable advantage of it is its high phytonicidal properties. Phytonicides are special elements secreted by plants that can destroy pathogens and fungi that are in the atmosphere.Therefore, it is recommended to place it in rooms with a moldy smell or in rooms with high humidity, where there is a risk of this problem.

Popular varieties of spathiphyllum

Active selection work on the development of new varieties of "flower - sails" began in the second half of the last century. Although they knew about it back in the 19th century, when a scientist from Germany Gustav Wallis gave its botanical description, thereby introducing the world to a beautiful plant. Today there are about 45 types of flowers. All of them have certain distinctive features, they can be huge in size, but there are also tiny varieties. For breeding at home, only some types of spathiphyllum are used - they have become the most popular among flower growers. You can see the article: Azalea: the best varieties of culture.

Wallis spathiphyllum - the ancestor of many varieties

Named after the German botanist who first discovered the species, Wallis's spathiphyllum gave rise to many well-known flower cultivars and varieties. All of them have earned the love of flower growers all over the world for the combination of two wonderful qualities: exotic appearance and simplicity of content.

All varieties included in this species are small in size. Their average height does not exceed 30-40 cm. Corn-shaped inflorescences, 3-4 cm long, are surrounded by a white, sail-shaped petal, the color of which gradually turns into a green tint towards the end of flowering. The same happens with the arrow flower. It is initially creamy, but then turns green with the petal.

Chopin variety - beautiful music of nature

Spathiphyllum Chopin or Chopin was especially famous. Scientifically, the name sounds like Spathiphyllum Chopin. The variety was widespread, first of all, for its beauty. But the ease of care also played a decisive role: it is not so difficult to grow Chopin's spathiphyllum at home.

Features of the deciduous cover

One of the advantages is the compactness of its bush - 35-40 cm. This allows you to keep it in rooms with different dimensions. Its appearance is classic for this culture. Elongated oval leaves are pointed at the ends. Their veins are clearly and symmetrically traced throughout the sheet. The stripes on the leaves are deeply depressed, which creates a beautiful relief on the surface and makes the plant more decorative. Healthy foliage - rich, green color, shiny, as if polished.

Flowers are the main decoration

I fell in love with this variety for the beauty of the flowers. They are bright, white in color, with a slight greenish tint. The sail is elongated, pointed, with veins, also painted in a delicate, white-green color. Prized for its ability to emit a pleasant, non-harsh aroma in the afternoon. Proper care is necessary for spathiphyllum to bloom.

Domino variety - play of colors

Spathiphyllum Domino received a rare color for this indoor plant - its variegated, dark green, white-speckled foliage will revive any office or living space. Despite the fact that such a flower is a great exclusive, it is completely unpretentious and easy to care for, therefore it is suitable even for beginners in floriculture. Compactness also speaks in favor of its acquisition - the bush does not grow higher than 35 cm. In the morning, graceful, white flowers with pale green veins will saturate the air with a delicate aroma, which gradually disappears by noon.

Spathiphyllum Domino

"The Scarlet Flower" - Truth or Fiction

Sometimes flower growers try to find red spathiphyllum on the shelves, confusing it with another representative of the Aroid family - anthurium. The fact is that all representatives of spathiphyllum are characterized by a white petal-sail, sometimes with greenish veins or blotches. After flowering, they can turn bright green, but they can only be made red with the help of coloring chemistry.

Anthurium externally and in many botanical characteristics is indeed very similar to spathiphyllum.It is its funnel-shaped petals that wrap around the ear that lead to confusion. They are red, burgundy, pink, purple, orange, sometimes multi-colored. Unlike spathiphyllum, which is considered the flower of female happiness and family well-being, anthurium symbolizes masculinity and strength. They are often kept together, as their care overlaps in many ways. In addition, it is believed that such a cohabitation of flowers leads to harmony in the family.

Mini varieties of culture

During the selection, a tiny variety was bred, the so-called spathiphyllum-mini or dwarf, its height does not exceed 15 cm.

Spathiphyllum Strauss can also serve as an example of compact flowers, the foliage of which does not outgrow above 30 cm. Its leaves are dark green, elongated, dense, reminiscent of well-dressed leather, with a glossy bloom. The flowers are creamy white with a snow-white sail.

The same varieties with miniature foliage and small flowers include: Macho, Mozart, Quatro. All of them were obtained on the basis of Wallis spathiphyllum, therefore, they have similar characteristics.

Varieties of giants of spathiphyllum

In contrast to miniature varieties, Dutch scientists have created Spathiphyllum Sensation, characterized by large and powerful foliage and flowers. In the course of its breeding, the goal was to obtain a large-sized, office plant that would not be afraid of poorly lit, large rooms. In height, it can reach 1-1.5 m.

Its leaves are dark green, oval-pointed, bursty, large, their length can vary within 40-80 cm. The foliage is very embossed due to a deep longitudinal strip and veins diverging to the sides. No less beautiful are the large flowers - the cobs, wrapped in a white veil of the petal.

No matter how outlandish the giant flower looks, caring for the giant spathiphyllum does not cause any particular difficulties. Creating a hybrid, Dutch scientists have taken care of the simplicity of its content.

Sweet Chico variety

Spathiphyllum Sweet Chico, descended from the Wallis species, also belongs to varieties characterized by large, voluminous bushes. Its average height is 70-75 cm. It blooms with large, snow-white flowers in the form of a cone twice a year. Just like other varieties, it grows without stems, the leaves grow directly from the ground, forming a lush bush. Differs in simplicity of content.

Spathiphyllum Sweet Chico

Variety Cupido

From all other varieties of spathiphyllum, Cupido differs in a high "leg" - an elongated petiole, on which shiny, bright, green, embossed leaves are formed. They are elongated and elongated, and on their plane there is an embossed pattern of veins. The flowers are bright white, devoid of all sorts of shades, conical, with pointed ends. The total height of the plant is 50 cm.

Alan's variety

Leaves with elongated cuttings are also characterized by Alan's spathiphyllum. Due to this feature, the foliage does not slope down, as it happens with most plant varieties. The foliage constantly maintains an upright position, which significantly improves the decorative properties of the flower. Outwardly, it is very similar to the Cupido variety. The only difference is that there is a longitudinal green stripe on the back of the white petal. In order for Alan's spathiphyllum care at home to become successful, several simple requirements must be observed, which will be discussed below.

Features of spathiphyllum care

It is not difficult to care for sptifillum at home, all that is needed is to adhere to the norms of lighting, temperature, watering, soil composition and transplant the flower in time.

It must be remembered that the historical homeland of a flower is tropical zones, therefore, it should be provided with conditions close to the climate in such regions. What are the requirements of a flower with a simple character, but non-trivial appearance?

Plant lighting

In order for spathiphyllum flower care at home to give the expected result, it is necessary to correctly create lighting conditions for it.The flower loves good lighting, but direct sunlight can harm it, as it will burn the foliage.

On the other hand, a lack of light will cause the plant to stop blooming, and the leaves will begin to shrink and stretch. It is best to place it on the northern windows, but only on those that go directly to the street, and not to the loggia.

If it is not possible to grow a flower on the northern windowsills, it is placed in any other room, but not placed directly on the window, but a place in the room where diffused sunlight will fall on the plant. You can put it on a bedside table, stand or whatnot.

Temperature regime for culture

Another confirmation that caring for indoor spathiphyllum at home is easy, and the requirements of a tropical flower are unpretentious - the temperature regime. It covers a fairly wide range of indications.

In the summer, when spathiphyllum blooms, the optimum air temperature for it is + 22 ° C- + 24 ° C, and in winter it feels free at t + 16 ° C - + 17 ° C. Even + 13 ° C will not become a destructive temperature for it, it will simply grow more slowly.

Winter and summer temperatures

If the summer is hot, then the plant will perfectly survive the temperature rise in the room up to + 25 ° C- + 27 ° C, but at the same time it must be watered and sprayed abundantly, as well as set aside from the sun's rays. Still, it is best not to expose plants to extremely low or high temperatures, as even such a hardy plant can suffer.

Some temperature limitation requires winter care for spathiphyllum at home: in order to achieve abundant flowering in the spring and summer, it is necessary to keep the flower in cool rooms in winter. If the purpose of growing is to make the plant bloom in winter, then it is placed in a room with an air temperature of + 21 ° C - + 24 ° C.

Watering, spraying and water treatments

The abundant watering that spathiphyllum requires is the secret of success, which is known to almost everyone who has been growing this plant for a long time.

But this does not mean at all that the soil in the pot needs to be poured to the state of a swamp. In this case, the root system rots and the plant dies. Overly dry soil causes the plant to wilt. The best time to water the plant is when the topsoil is slightly dry. Water for this is used settled, warm, room temperature.

An equally important aspect included in the comprehensive care of spathiphyllum at home is spraying the bush and the air around it from a spray bottle. The plant loves humidified air, the leaves of the spathiphyllum dry without spraying. In winter, the amount of watering and spray irrigation should be reduced.

Spathiphyllum is undemanding: care for beginners, however, contains a main rule that should be strictly adhered to - do not allow the earthen coma to dry out. If this happens, the plant will no longer recover and will die.

The flower also needs preventive rubbing of the leaves with a sponge with clean water. Such water procedures will prevent spathiphyllum diseases such as mealybug, sooty mushroom and scale insect.

Planting and breeding

Caring for spathiphyllum at home is easy and the transplant is also pretty simple. The main rule is to choose the right container. It should be a little tight, a few centimeters larger than the root system. It is this planting of spathiphyllum that will provide abundant flowering.

The most common reproduction of spathiphyllum is by dividing the bush. You can also use seeds, but such breeding is laborious, requires a lot of time and effort. A lot of useful information in the article about growing pelargonium from seeds at home.

Today the genus Spathiphyllum has about 45 species and many varieties of this plant. They all differ among themselves both in the size of the plant, from small compact to giant ones, and in the color of the leaves and flowers.

Wallis Spathiphyllum (Spathiphyllum wallisii Regel.) Is one of the most common and most unpretentious species. Ideal for low-light areas, as it feels good in partial shade. It has dwarf varieties that reach about 30 cm in height. Oblong dark green leaves are collected in a rosette. The flowers rise above the foliage, the peduncle is always longer than the leaves. The cover of the flower is white, then turns green. Blooms profusely, usually in spring; re-flowering may begin in early autumn.

Spathiphyllum abundantly flowering (Spathiphyllum floribundum Linden) - reaches up to 60 cm in height. It has oval, slightly elongated rough leaves up to 20 cm long and up to 10 wide. The cover of the flower is white. It blooms profusely and for a long time.

Spathiphyllum is pleasant or adorable (Spathiphyllum blandum) is a larger plant than the abundantly flowering Spathiphyllum. Its leaves are dark green, elongated, on long petioles. The flower consists of an elongated ear surrounded by a greenish, slightly curved veil. Abundant flowering in April-May. Re-blooming may be in the fall. Shades well, but grows more slowly.

Spathiphyllum spoon-shaped (Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum) - a tall large plant, can reach up to 1 meter in height, due to the fact that dark green glossy slightly wavy leaves at the edges are attached to high (up to 50-70 cm) petioles. The length of the leaf varies from 30 to 40 cm, the width is about 15 cm. The cover of the cob is white, oval-elongated, the upper edge is bent inward and slightly covers the cob.

Spathiphyllum cannoli (Spathiphyllum cannifolium) - a rather rare plant as an indoor crop. It is mainly used in hybridization to develop new varieties. Bright green ovoid leaves with a bent pointed edge are up to 50 cm long and are often similar to canna leaves, which is why it has such a name. The flowers are large and very fragrant; the ear is surrounded by a white veil, which is folded back.

Spathiphyllum Heliconiophyllum (Spathiphyllum heliconiifolium Schott) is a large plant native to the tropics of Brazil, reaching a height of up to 1 meter. Leaves on massive long petioles (about 80 cm), wavy at the edges, oblong, slightly pointed at the end, green, 35-50 cm long and 20 cm wide.The inflorescence is an ear, up to 8-10 cm, the veil is white, oval up to 15 cm long.

Decorative varieties of Spathiphyllum:

"Domino" - is characterized by a variegated leaf color. The plant itself reaches up to 50 cm in height. The leaves are dense, leathery, wavy, with light patches. The bedspread is old, but turns green over time.

"Picasso" is a variety bred in Holland from Wallis's Spathiphyllum. Leaves of extraordinary color: alternating spots of green and white in different variations can be found on the same plant. But nevertheless, this Spathiphyllum does not look variegated. This variety is more demanding on lighting: diffused light without direct sunlight.

"Sensation" is one of the largest varieties of Spathiphyllum. Plant height reaches up to one and a half meters. The leaves are dark green, dense, ribbed, up to 80 cm long and about 40 cm wide. The inflorescence is also very large (up to 40 cm), the cover is white, like most - it turns green over time. Well suited for large, dimly lit rooms such as a tapeworm or floor plant.

"Chopin" - This compact species of Spathiphyllum reaches up to 35 cm in height. The leaves are rich green, shiny, smooth, thin, slightly rounded. The veins are, as it were, pressed into the middle of the leaf. The inflorescence is small, with a white veil, pointed towards the edge.

"Caiti" - the variety is decorative with leaves, which are decorated with yellow blotches or stains. The height of this Spathiphyllum variety is about 70 cm. Inflorescence with a white veil.

Compact varieties of Spathiphyllum - "Quatro", "Strauss", "Alfa" - their height is no more than 30-35 cm.

"Mini" is the smallest cultivar in height, it grows only 10-12 cm. It is a hybrid of abundant flowering Spathiphyllum.

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The main types and varieties of spathiphyllum

In culture, two types of spathiphyllum are best known: profusely flowering (S. floribundum) and Wallis (S. wallisii), as well as a huge number of hybrids and varieties. They differ among themselves in size, color of the bedspread, cob.

Spathiphyllum (Spathiphyllum) is a perennial evergreen plant from the aroid family. The name "spathiphyllum" comes from two Greek words: "spata" - a veil, "phillum" - a leaf. The flowers are very showy, collected in a white ear, surrounded by a white or light green blanket.

An important positive quality of species and varieties is not only the beauty, grace of inflorescences, but also long flowering. With proper care, some varieties have a flowering duration of up to six months (March-September).

Wallis spathiphyllum (Spathiphyllum wallisii) If at home there is not enough space for a large flowerpot with spathiphyllum, then you can get a more modest look - Wallis spathiphyllum. This plant has dwarf forms with leaves 15-30 centimeters high, peduncles up to 30, flowers 8-10.

The whole plant is 30-40 cm high, with a short rhizome, a rosette of dark green oblong-lanceolate graceful leaves. The cob is white, the cover is narrow, three times as long as the cob, at first pure white, then green. Abundant flowering, long lasting.

The plant is unpretentious

, shade-tolerant, grows well in indoor conditions.

Homeland - rainforests of Colombia. This species is undergoing active selection work, as a result of which dozens of varieties of various leaf shapes and bedspread sizes have been bred.

Abundantly flowering spathiphyllum (Spathiphyllum floribundun) Many varietal hybrids are offered for sale, but few people are familiar with the progenitor itself, the species spathiphyllum is a wild, abundantly flowering tropical rainforest of Colombia. This species is a medium-sized plant 50-60 cm tall, leaves are oval-lanceolate 15-20 cm long, 9-12 wide, dark green, the surface is slightly rough, almost velvety. The reverse side is matte, lighter. Peduncle up to 25 cm, bedspread - 10-12. Blooms profusely and for a long time. Flower buds are laid in the axils of healthy leaves, on which the harvest of inflorescences of the next year depends.

Spathiphyllum adorable or pleasant (Spathiphyllum blandum) Larger species than abundantly flowering, little known in culture. A plant with dark green, elongated-lanceolate, tipped-out leaves. Petioles are long, strong. Inflorescence-cob, surrounded by a greenish-white blanket, which resembles a small flag in shape. Therefore, the second name of this flower is flag leaf. It blooms very profusely from April to June, has a large number of inflorescences. With good care, it can bloom 2 times a year. Homeland - tropical America. Unpretentious, grows well in shaded areas, but the growth rate of this species is extremely slow.

Spathiphyllum cannifolium Another interesting, from the point of view of collecting, specific spathiphyllum, which has large bright green ovoid leaves, similar to canna leaves. White-green bedspread with very fragrant flowers on a yellowish-green ear. Homeland - tropical rainforests of Venezuela, Guiana, Thailand, Colombia. The species was used in hybridization to obtain varieties. It is rarely found in culture.

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Spoon-shaped spathiphyllum (Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum) This is a large plant up to 1 m high, with oblong-elliptical leaves. The length of the leaves is 30-40 cm, the width is 15-20.The leaf blade is dark green, glossy, wavy at the edges, held on a long (up to 50-70), strong petiole. Inflorescence-cob, white. The bedspread is oval, long. Homeland - tropical rainforests of Brazil.

Spathiphyllum heliconiifolium (Dryand) Schott is a valuable ornamental plant suitable for indoor cultivation. Plants up to one meter tall. Leaves are oblong-elliptical, 35-50 cm long, 20-25 wide, shortly pointed, glossy, dark green, wavy at the edges. The petiole is 75-90 in length, vaginal from the base (5-9 cm long). Inflorescence is an ear, 8-10 in length, white, then darkening to almost black. The cover is oval, almost 2 times longer than the cob, 15 cm long, 10 cm wide. Homeland - tropical rainforests of Brazil.

Spathiphyllum and decorative varieties

Most often there are hybrids of spathiphyllum, they are more hardy, bloom all year round. Many decorative varieties have been developed, such as miniature ones, for example "Baby", which is widely used in compositions, as well as very large ones, for example "Figaro", "Giant", "Sensation". Other popular varieties include "Adagio", "Prelude", "Palace", "Brave", "Feeling" and others.

Spathiphyllum "Mauna Loa" is the most common cultivar of hybrid origin in the culture. It has wide dark green leaves, often more than 70 centimeters long, a long peduncle, and a wide-oval snow-white blanket. Old leaves wilt fancifully, creating the effect of a brilliant cascade of greenery. Often used as a cut crop, since the inflorescence remains in cut for a long time.

Small varieties with variegated color of leaves, such as "Domino" and "Caiti", with a predominance of yellow color of the leaf blades, are decorative. Of the small, compact, elegant looking varieties, Alfa, Quatro, Mozart, Sweet Chico are very good. ‘Mini’ - a miniature variety, a vegetative mutation of spathiphyllum richly flowering, reaching a maximum of 10-12 cm in height; ‘Chopin’ is an elegant cultivar with rounded juicy bright green leaves and a large snow-white inflorescence bedspread.

Domino is one of the most interesting decorative varietal species. Its peculiarity is the original variegated color of the leaves, which are somewhat denser, dotted with white stripes and strokes. The size does not exceed Wallis's spathiphyllum. The white bedspread turns green over time. The ear is white or yellowish. Easily adapts to home content.

"Caiti" - This Dutch variety has recently appeared on the market. Unlike the previous plant, this cultivar has leaf blades decorated with “yellow erosion”. The leaves are softer, as in the original species spathiphyllum (S. wallisii). Plant height is about 50-70 centimeters. Inflorescences are practically indistinguishable from "Domino". The plant can be a spectacular addition to the landscape architecture of the paludarium. It can successfully develop immersed in water up to 50%.

Picasso is a new variety that replaces Domino in the range of Dutch pot plant growers. However, it seems that the trial launch of this variety did not please marketers. The plant was not widely distributed (the export of this item was suspended). Requires good lighting, but not excessive, without direct sunlight. Watering is plentiful, the temperature is not lower than 16-18 degrees Celsius. In general, the content is similar to other varietal spathiphyllums derived from Wallis's spathiphyllum.

Among the largest spathiphyllums are Figaro, Pablo. These plants reach about one meter in height, are widely used as specimen floor compositions, phytodesign of rooms with limited illumination.

"Sensation" is a large Dutch variety reaching one and a half meters in height. This variety is ideal for landscaping areas with low light.The plant has dark green ribbed leaf blades 70-90 centimeters long, 30-40 wide, large inflorescence.

Spathiphyllum is a delicate tropical plant that needs moisture, warmth, good lighting and shelter from direct sunlight and drafts.

Houseplants

Spathiphyllum - Spathiphyllum

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Family: Aroids (Araceae).

Homeland: Tropical America, Philippine Islands, tropical rainforests in Venezuela, Colombia, Guiana, Brazil

Flowering: depending on the care, either once a year (in spring), or twice a year - in spring and autumn-winter

Growth: fast.

Light: diffused without direct sunlight, can grow in partial shade.

Temperature: Spring-summer period prefers temperatures in the range of 22-23 ° C, not lower than 18 ° C. In the autumn-winter period, the optimum temperature is not lower than 16 ° C, as this inhibits the development of the plant.

Watering: spring-summer period and during flowering plentiful, between waterings the top layer should dry out. In the autumn-winter time, watering is moderate. When watering, the substrate should not dry out, but it should not be excessively waterlogged.

Air humidity: high, spraying is useful. To increase humidity, you can put the plant pot on a pallet with damp expanded clay, moss or other porous material.

Top dressing: from March to September and during flowering with full mineral fertilizer of low concentration (1-1.5 g per liter of water).

Dormant period: from October to January, the temperature is not lower than 16 ° C, moderate watering.

Repotting: in the spring, as needed, when the roots fill the pot.

Reproduction: cuttings and division of the rhizome.

Spathiphyllum Schott.), According to recent data, unites 45 species of perennial stemless plants with a short rhizome of the aroid family, some of which are very decorative. Spathiphyllum are common in tropical America, the Philippine Islands, and tropical rain forests in Venezuela, Colombia, Guiana, Brazil. spata "- a veil and" phillum "- a leaf. Indeed, in this plant, the veil resembles an ordinary leaf in outline, except that it is devoid of a petiole and is white. Leaves are basal, oval or lanceolate, whole, with a strongly prominent midrib and thin, parallel lateral leaves. The petiole is widening at the base. Inflorescence is an ear, on a long stalk, with a veil at the base. Blooms for a long time, for several weeks or more, the usual flowering time is spring. Re-flowering may occur in late summer, fall and

even in winter

... After flowering is complete, the cob and bedspread are removed by cutting

peduncle like

below.

Spathiphyllums are very popular plants, valued for both the beauty of the leaves and the beauty of the flower, and are not too demanding to care for. However, they require constant spraying and abundant watering, these factors must be taken into account when purchasing a plant.

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Spathiphyllum heliconiifolium (Dryand) Schott). Homeland - tropical rainforests of Brazil. Plants up to 1 m tall. Leaves are oblong-elliptical, 35-50 cm long and 20-25 cm wide, shortly pointed, glossy, dark green, wavy at the edges. The petiole is 75-90 cm long, vaginal from the base (5-9 cm long). Inflorescence - ear, 8-10 cm long. white, then darkening to almost black. The cover is oval, almost 2 times longer than the cob, 15 cm long and 10 cm wide. Valuable ornamental plant, suitable

for growing

in the rooms. Spathiphyllum cannoli (S. cannifolium (Dryand.) Schott). Homeland-Venezuela, Guiana, Thailand. A plant with large bright green ovoid leaves, similar to canna leaves. White-green bedspread with very fragrant flowers on a yellowish-green ear. A wonderful houseplant.

Spathiphyllum

The family is aroid.

Origin - Philippines, Central, South America.

Love for light and high humidity are the hallmarks of spathiphyllums.In nature, their favorite places to grow are tropical forests. Mostly distributed in river valleys and along the sea coasts. In nature, there are about 40 species of spathiphyllum; the home “assortment” is much more modest.

This herb has a short stem that ends in a rosette of long oval green leaves with an elongated tip. The length of the leaf is up to 50 cm.The flowers are white or yellowish, outwardly small and inconspicuous

collected in an inflorescence in the form of an ear. But this ear is covered with a blanket (white or yellow-green), and the whole plant looks very pretty. The flowering period is quite long; the plant blooms once or twice a year.

Considering that spathiphyllum at home is extremely unpretentious and not demanding to care for, even those who believe that "house flowers do not grow" can cope with its cultivation.

Due to its strict and at the same time elegant appearance, the spathiphyllum flower is widespread as an office plant. It can often be found in public places - shops, beauty salons, etc. Belongs to the same family as alocasia.

Among the people, spathiphyllum is also known as “female happiness”, “flower of happiness”, “male happiness”, “flower of love”. According to the signs, this flower really has miraculous powers. It helps to find a loved one, to strengthen even a falling apart marriage, to improve relations between quarreling lovers. Childless people suddenly acquire a baby, and harmony and harmony reign in the family. Believe it or not - it's up to you. And it is better not to decide, but to acquire this wonderful green pet. Let his magic be invisible!

Types and photos of spathiphyllum

Spathiphyllum Chopin, spathiphyllum Chopin (Spathiphyllum Chopin) - reaches a height of 35 cm. Leaves are rich green, shiny, with "depressed" veins. The blanket is elongated, white-green. The Chopin variety of spathiphyllum is one of the most common in indoor floriculture due to its compactness, visual appeal and ease of complex care.

Spathiphyllum (Spathiphyllum), (Spathiphyllum). Description, types and care of spathiphyllum

Homeland - South America, East Asia, Polynesia.

The stem of spathiphyllum is absent - the basal leaves form a bunch directly from the soil. The rhizome is short. Leaves are oval or lanceolate, with a distinct midrib. Lateral veins are depressed from the upper side of the leaf blade. The petiole at the base expands into the vagina. The inflorescence is formed in the form of an ear, on a long stalk, with a veil at the base. The white bedspread quickly turns green after flowering.

If a suitable place is found for this herbaceous plant, then it can bloom almost all year round. In addition, spathiphyllum begins to bloom at a fairly early age - after 6-7 months. Flowers keep for quite a long time - more than a month. Therefore, spathiphyllum flowers are also used for cutting for bouquets. Large specimens are grown in tubs.

Spathiphyllum cleans the air from harmful compounds such as formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, benzene, ethylbenzene, toluene, xylene, trichlorethylene. Significantly reduces the number of microorganisms in the air. He is especially active in fighting mold fungi.

Types of spathiphyllum

Abundant spathiphyllum (Spathiphyllum floribundum) - usually has an underground creeping stem, leaves up to 20 cm long and about 6 cm wide, bright green oblong-lanceolate, pointed at the end. Peduncles about 25 cm long, inflorescence with cob with a pure white, slightly concave veil. Blooms all year round. Spathiphyllum adorable (Spathiphyllum blandum) - similar to the previous species, but has larger leaves - from 10 in width and about 25 cm in length, the veil of the flower is light green. Blooms all year round. Wallis spathiphyllum (Spathiphyllum wallisii) is a much smaller plant, its leaves are about 5 cm wide and 15-20 cm long, depressed veins are clearly visible on them. The cover of the cob is small - up to 4 cm long and at first has a white color, and then gradually turns green. Blooms from spring to autumn. Spathiphyllum cannifolium (Spathiphyllum cannifolium) - homeland - Venezuela, Guiana, Thailand. A plant with large bright green ovoid leaves, similar to canna leaves. White-green bedspread with very

fragrant flowers

on a yellowish green ear. A wonderful houseplant.

Spathiphyllum care

Temperature. It develops well only in warmth, not lower than 18 ° C, the optimum temperature is 22-23 ° C. Does not tolerate drafts.

Lighting. In summer, shade from direct sunlight, i.e. bright place, light partial shade. Good lighting is a must in winter.

Watering. Abundant from spring to autumn, more temperate in winter, but the soil should never dry out completely. Spathiphyllum does not tolerate stagnant water in the roots.

Fertilizer. From March to September every week they feed them with a special fertilizer for indoor plants that does not contain lime, for example, Azalea, Flower, etc. If spathiphyllum blooms in winter, then it is fed with the same fertilizers after 3-4 weeks.

Air humidity. Loves very humid air, requires regular spraying and washing the leaves. Cover flowers and buds before spraying.

Transfer. Every spring, spathiphyllum is transplanted into a slightly larger pot. Soil - 2 parts sod, 1 part leaf, 1 part peat land, 1 part humus and 1 part sand. It would be nice to add a little charcoal and brick chips to the soil. Good drainage is a must.

Reproduction. By dividing the bush.

To stimulate further flowering in spathiphyllum, already faded peduncles are cut as low as possible to the base with a sharp knife.

Spathiphyllum humidifies the air very well, which is very beneficial for humans, and is also able to purify the air from harmful phenol released, for example, by chipboard furniture.

Possible difficulties

Brown edges of leaves, wrinkled or curled leaves - dry soil, too dry or cold air.

Yellowing of the edges of the leaves - when watering with hard chlorinated water, lack of light.

The tips of the leaves are brown with a yellow stripe - with excessive watering.

Dry, brown leaf tips due to dry air. The reason may also be a lack of nutrients in the soil or an excess of them. Remember when you transplanted the plant and in what land.

Loss of color in variegated species - too dark place.

Liquid wax is often used to give the leaves a shine. Spathiphyllum is sensitive to clogged pores on the leaves, so liquid wax cannot be used!

Gets damaged

More often spathiphyllum is attacked by thrips and mealybugs.

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