How to grow a flower of female happiness at home?

It is not for nothing that Spathiphyllum is in high demand and well-deserved respect, especially from women. After all, this beautiful and delicate flower brings family harmony into our life. Even if you don't believe in the omens, lush greenery combined with white flowers evokes a sense of delight. In addition, this plant is unpretentious, and, despite its tropical origin, it gets along well in our apartments. But in order not to harm the plant with inept actions, you need to familiarize yourself with the features of care.

History and description of the plant

Charming and gentle, this is how I want to describe this, at first glance, modest flower. Spathiphyllum is one of the most purchased plants. It doesn't matter if it's a calendar holiday or weekdays, the plant doesn't stay in the flower shop.

A smart spathiphyllum never lingers in a flower shop

The plant was first described in the 19th century. But it became widespread as a houseplant in the 60s of the last century.

In nature, spathiphyllum prefers to settle in humid and warm places. Wild specimens are found in swampy areas, along the banks of rivers and streams. The area of ​​distribution is considered to be territories from Central to South America and the islands of the Old World - New Guinea, Sulawesi, the Philippines, Palau, the Moluccas and the Solomon Islands.

Spathiphyllum prefers humid and warm places for settling.

Spathiphyllum is a very attractive perennial evergreen. In nature, as a rule, it is represented by terrestrial species, but epiphytes are also found. The plant has a short rhizome, but there is no stem - its long petioles begin to grow vertically directly from the ground level and are crowned with glossy leaves of a rich green color. The leaf blade is solid, oval or lanceolate, with a pointed tip. The surface is decorated with a clear relief of veins - a well-distinguishable central one, and lateral ones running parallel to it.

The plant, depending on the species, has a different height. There are quite miniature specimens that grow a little over 20 cm. And there are giants at all - their height exceeds a meter bar.

For landscaping the interior, you can purchase small or large spathiphyllums, the species diversity allows

Numerous pedicels grow as long as the petiole, or slightly taller. The inflorescences consist of a yellow or milky ear and a white blanket growing at the base of the ear. The bedspread resembles an elongated ellipse, it grows longer than the cob. Towards the end of the flowering process, the white veil begins to change its color and turns green.

The name of the plant, belonging to the Aroid family, literally translates as "cover" and "leaf", which is actually confirmed by the appearance of the flower.

Why is the plant called "female happiness"?

Spathiphyllum has several names - white sail, female flower or lily of the world. But it is “female happiness” that is firmly entrenched in everyday life. It is believed that this delicate flower is endowed with great magical powers. For the attention to itself, the flower will thank the hostess. He brings her joy, happiness and peace of mind, increases self-esteem and strengthens her health, she finds harmony not only with herself, but also with the world around her.

Spathiphyllum is called "female happiness", because the plant thanks its mistress for taking care of these values

Several signs associated with spathiphyllum

• if you give this plant to a lonely woman, then sincere love will not keep you waiting long;
• if a woman is childless, spathiphyllum will help to find the happiness of motherhood;
• for a married couple, the plant will give harmony in relationships;
• if you give a flower to a stranger, happiness will leave your home.

In order to double the positive effect of spathiphyllum, you need to pair it with another happiness - masculine, that is, anthurium. Growing and abundantly flowering plants are an indicator of ideal and harmonious relationships in the family.

In order for the positive effect of spathiphyllum to acquire double strength, anthurium must be purchased in a pair with it

Spathiphyllum or Anthurium?

Both of these plants represent one family - the Aroids. But, nevertheless, they have differences in appearance.

What are the differences between spathiphyllum and anthurium - table

Spathiphyllum species used in home cultivation

The genus spathiphyllum includes about 50 species. But in indoor floriculture, not all species are represented, but only those most adapted to home conditions. In addition, there are many hybrid forms obtained through the efforts of breeders.

1. Wallis Spathiphyllum. Bearing the name of its discoverer, this species is considered the most unpretentious, and therefore very popular. The size of the bush will perfectly fit even in small rooms - the plant height is only 20 - 30 cm. The color range of oblong lanceolate leaves ranges from emerald green at a young age to dark green in adult plants. The ear is small, white. It is surrounded by a snow-white blanket, which can turn green over time. Differs in abundant flowering, which lasts from spring to autumn.
2. Spathiphyllum is spoon-shaped. The plant is tall - up to 1 m in height. Leaves are glossy, dark green, slightly wavy at the edges. The petiole is long - up to 70 cm. The inflorescence is in the form of a white cob, surrounded by a long, elongated oval-shaped veil.
3. Spathiphyllum is profusely flowering. It is not inferior in popularity to Wallis due to its long flowering period. The leaves are elongated-oval, at first light green, and then acquiring a more intense color. Small flowers, white. Plant height reaches 50 cm. Based on the species, several hybrids have been bred, one of which is the popular Mauna Loa.
4. Spathiphyllum Sensation. The largest representative of the genus. With proper care, it grows into a 1.5 meter giant. The leaves are large - up to 90 cm long, 30 - 40 cm wide, dark green. The surface has a pronounced ribbing. The inflorescences are large - almost 50 cm.
5. Alan's spathiphyllum. Glossy, dense, dark green leaves form a plant with a height of 50 cm. A feature of this species is the vertical growth of petioles, which practically do not deviate to the side, like in other species.

Photo gallery of spathiphyllum species

Variegated representatives of the genus

Variegated representatives of the genus Spathiphyllum are good because it is impossible to find plants with the same color of leaves.

Spathiphyllum Picasso. Its bright green foliage, on which white strokes are clearly visible, as if left by the artist's brush, evokes enthusiastic exclamations. In height, an unpretentious plant grows up to 50 cm.

Spathiphyllum Picasso, due to its unusual color, is a unique species

Spathiphyllum Domino. Highly ornamental plant, 50 - 60 cm high. Dense green leaves are covered with numerous white strokes. The inflorescence consists of a white-yellow or slightly greenish cob, wrapped in a white blanket. By the way, the plant is quite rare in flower shops, although it is difficult to call it difficult to care for.

Spathiphyllum Domino will delight any esthete

Features of growing and caring for a flower at home

It's no secret that all flowers love proper care. Spathiphyllum is no exception in this regard. And although the plant can be safely ranked among the uncomplicated in terms of content, you need to know some nuances.

Conditions of detention by seasons - table

In winter, with a lack of sunlight, you can spread a reflective substrate under the pot with spathiphyllum

Under no circumstances can thermophilic spathiphyllum be kept in a draft, so when ventilating, put the plant aside. But he loves fresh air in summer. A slightly shaded and inaccessible to the wind place on the balcony or in the garden will greatly delight your flower.

Features of watering and humidification

The soil in a pot with spathiphyllum should always be in a state of light moisture. Watering should be abundant in spring and summer. In winter, the frequency of humidification is reduced, depending on the temperature in the room.

The main rules of watering

• never overmoisten the soil;
• the liquid accumulated in the pan must be drained, since stagnant water in the roots will lead to their disease;
• do not allow the earthen coma to dry out;
• watering is carried out only with well-settled water, which should have room temperature;
• flowering is the period when you should not skimp on water;
• we carry out the next watering, focusing on the state of the upper soil layer - it should dry out a few centimeters inward.

In summer, when the temperature rises, the plant needs daily spraying. It responds well to the shower, with the help of which the leaves get rid of dust. But the flowers are best hidden from water drops while bathing. In winter, when kept in a cool room, the plant is not sprayed. If the spathiphyllum is placed near the included heating devices, then spraying is necessary. The water for spraying should be well settled and not lower than room temperature.

Maintaining the moisture content of the flower at least 50% is an important condition for normal development.

Top dressing

The growing season of spathiphyllum lasts from March to September. It is at this moment that the flower needs nutrients. As a rule, universal fertilizers for flowering plants with a balanced composition are used for feeding. But the concentrated solution should be diluted a little more than necessary, otherwise the delicate root system may burn.

The plant reacts very well to organic matter and natural additives. The alternation of mineral and organic dressings gives amazing results.

Any kind of liquid fertilizer is applied only to pre-moistened soil.

Fertilization - table

If spathiphyllum blooms in the autumn-winter period, it must be supported, but feeding is applied less often than during the active growing season

The soil

Choosing the right land for your plant is the main task of a florist. As a representative of the Aroid family, spathiphyllum prefers loose soils that allow moisture to pass through well and do not interfere with gas exchange in the roots. The easiest way is to purchase a ready-made substrate for aroids and add pieces of charcoal to it. But it is also easy to prepare the soil mixture yourself, it is enough to purchase the following components:

• leafy ground;
• sod land;
• peat;
• humus;
• river sand.

Spathiphyllum and simple leaf humus tolerate well, but to make it more friable, brick chips and charcoal should be added to its composition.

Important little things

1. The soil for spathiphyllum should be slightly acidic - pH 5 - 6.
2. Be sure to use charcoal in soil mixtures. This is an excellent antiseptic that will protect the roots from decay in case of accidental waterlogging of the soil.
3. The self-made substrate must be disinfected. To do this, use a hot dark pink solution of potassium permanganate.

Charcoal is a necessary component in the preparation of a soil mixture for spathiphyllum, and activated carbon is needed to powder small wounds during transplantation

Choosing a suitable pot

If anyone does not know, then spathiphyllum is very fond of tight spaces. If you transplant the plant into a large container, then you can not wait for the early flowering. Only when the roots have mastered the entire volume of the substrate, flowers will appear. Therefore, choose pots that are slightly larger than the previous one, so that the root system is comfortable.

The material from which the pot is made does not matter. But for large species (for example, Sensation), it is better to choose a more stable container - a ceramic pot or a small tub.

The presence of drainage holes for draining excess fluid is the main requirement for any container. Be sure to drain the water that has flowed into the pan after watering.

Drainage holes at the bottom of the pot are a prerequisite

Transfer

Since the pot for spathiphyllum needs a small one, the transplant will have to be carried out often. Young plants are transplanted annually, and specimens that have reached 5 years of age are transplanted as needed. The signal is the roots that have sprouted through the drainage holes and growth retardation.

The best time for the procedure is spring.

It is not so easy to transplant large plants growing in tubs or large ceramic containers, therefore, in order not to starve the flower, the top layer of depleted soil is replaced with a new, more fertile one. Replacement must be done carefully so as not to damage the roots.

Spathiphyllum loves tight containers, but an overgrown flower needs to be transplanted

Do I need to replant after purchase?

After purchase, the plant needs to be transplanted. The main reason for this is the wrong substrate. The shipping soil is very moisture-consuming, dries out for a long time and causes rotting of the root system. In addition, the roots of a purchased plant often have nowhere to develop further, since they have braided the entire peat ball. But the transplant should be carried out no earlier than in a week and a half. During this time, the plant must adapt to new conditions so as not to experience double stress.

Transplant method

1. Choose a pot that is the right size and has drainage holes.
2. Be sure to lay a layer of expanded clay at the bottom, at least 3 cm high.
3. Pour some soil on top.
4. If you are replanting a recently purchased plant, then carefully remove it from the pot, try to remove pieces of shipping soil, but only those that come off easily. You can also dip the roots in a bowl of water and rinse them lightly. If the spathiphyllum has already been transplanted before, and you are changing a pot that has become cramped, then the transplant is carried out by the transshipment method in order to cause as little damage to the roots as possible.
5. Place the flower in the center of the new container and start adding the prepared soil from the sides.
6. Landing should be at the same level.
7. After the soil fills the pot, tap it lightly on the edge of the table to distribute the soil mixture as evenly as possible in the roots.
8. Water the plant. Wait for excess liquid to pour into the pan and remove it.
9. Place the plant in a suitable location.

How to transplant purchased spathiphyllum - video

Reproduction

Spathiphyllum can be propagated in 3 ways - by dividing a bush or rhizome, cuttings and seeds.

Dividing a bush or rhizome

This is the easiest way to get some new plants. They spend it during the transplant.

1. Remove the plant from the pot.
2. Shake off excess soil.
3. Unbraid long roots so they don't break off.
4. Using a sharp knife or scissors, divide the rhizome so that there are growing points on them, consisting of at least 3 young leaves and roots.
5. Sprinkle the cut points with crushed activated carbon.
6. Plant the delenki in small pots with a suitable soil mixture.
7. The soil should be well moistened, since in the first days it is not advisable to water young plants until the wounds have healed. But you can spray the leaves.

To get new spathiphyllums, you can divide the plant in the spring during transplantation.

Cuttings

This method can also be called simple, but there are some nuances that will help the successful rooting of the cuttings. Young rosettes that appear at the base of an adult plant can be carefully separated in spring. The main task for the grower is to grow the root system so that the further planting of a young plant is crowned with success.

Cuttings are rooted in wet sand. Preferably in a mini-plaque to create favorable conditions - warmth and a sufficient level of humidity. You can also grow roots in plain water with the addition of activated carbon. After the root system is formed and new leaves begin to appear, the spathiphyllum is planted in a pot.

What mistakes can occur when rooting a cuttings - video

Seed propagation

The occupation is time consuming and does not always end with success. But nevertheless, those who are interested in the process itself and who are not afraid of difficulties can try.

The biggest problem is the rapid loss of the seed's ability to sprout. Therefore, you will either have to pollinate the existing spathiphyllum yourself or seek help from the same enthusiasts like you.

1. The collected seeds are sown in small containers filled with a loose mixture of peat and sand.

   The collected spathiphyllum seeds are sown in wet sand

2. Germination temperature, on average, should be 23 - 240C. In order to create a suitable microclimate, use heated greenhouses.
3. By spraying the surface of the soil, maintain the necessary moisture, but do not allow waterlogging.
4. To prevent mold from forming on the surface of a damp substrate, ventilate the shelter regularly.
5. After the appearance of several young leaves, the shelter can be removed from the seedlings. But do this gradually to get the young plants used to room temperature.

   When the first leaves appear, the shelter is gradually removed.

6. Grown up spathiphyllums dive into separate pots.

   Grown spathiphyllums dive into separate pots

What care problems can arise and how to fix them

Spathiphyllum is not capricious, but sometimes an oversight or ignorance of the rules of care can lead to a sad result. To prevent this from happening, you need to learn to understand the plant. After all, by its appearance, it tells what went wrong.

Yellowed leaves can signal several bugs:

• low air humidity;
• insufficient watering, in which the earthen lump is often in a dry state;
• watering with hard, insufficiently settled water;
• after a long and abundant flowering, spathiphyllum may be deficient in nutrients.

Carefully inspect the plant, analyze the condition of the soil and conditions of detention:

• if the room is too hot, then you need to increase the humidity around the plant and spray the leaves daily;
• do not immediately fill the dry soil with a large amount of water, but increase the rate gradually, bringing it to the desired watering frequency;
• water only with previously settled water;
• during the flowering period, the plant needs feeding, do not forget about this.

The yellow leaves of spathiphyllum can be the result of several reasons, which one, you will understand by analyzing the situation

The tips of the leaves begin to turn black. Over-watering at low indoor temperatures is the most likely cause. Try to bring the temperature and frequency of watering to the prescribed norms, and the spathiphyllum will quickly grow new healthy foliage.

The blackening edges of the leaves in spathiphyllum indicate a low temperature and waterlogging.

The flowers are starting to turn green. This is not a problem at all. The fact is that in the final stage of flowering, the white veil begins to turn green and fade. This process is quite natural, and you only need to cut the peduncle at the base. And some types of spathiphyllum have a light green bedspread.

The leaves turn brown and dry. This is a signal about low air humidity. Regular spraying of the leaves will return the freshness of green foliage to the spathiphyllum.

At low humidity, the tips of the leaves begin to dry

Spathiphyllum does not bloom. The reason may be the too large volume of the pot, because until the plant has mastered the entire space, flowering will not occur. Another reason may be lack of light. Move the plant to the most illuminated place (but not to the direct rays of the sun) and soon the spathiphyllum will be covered with white inflorescences.

The flower has slowed down, the leaves become chlorotic. This is due to a lack of manganese and iron. If these microelements are present in the nutrient solution, it means that the plant cannot fully assimilate them due to poor soil aeration or cold. Move the flower to a warm room and replace the substrate if necessary.

With an unbalanced diet, spathiphyllum can slow growth

Sometimes water droplets may appear on the leaves. Don't worry. So the plant naturally gets rid of excess fluid in the tissues at high ambient humidity. Take this note if you are a fan of frequent spraying.

Diseases and pests characteristic of spathiphyllum

If the mistakes that have arisen in the process of improper care are not eliminated in time, then the pests of indoor plants will gladly settle on the flower. And diseases are frequent companions of weakened plants.

Control and prevention of diseases and pests - table

Photo gallery: how to recognize diseases and pests

Spathiphyllum is a versatile flower. It looks great as a solo plant, harmonious in combination with other representatives of the flora. With proper care, it will delight you with long flowering. But in order to really enjoy the beautiful appearance of spathiphyllum and feel its beneficial effects on yourself, you need to make friends with a flower.

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Spathiphyllum, or female happiness, is a home flower, indoor or garden plant, around which many legends and myths have accumulated, the basis of which is the luck brought by this flower in all primordially female affairs, whether it be a quick marriage, family happiness, or the birth of a child. In everything that the happy owner of spathiphyllum has in mind, success is expected.It is the signs and superstitions that make the plant especially attractive in the eyes of women.

The flower is beautiful enough, has the following distinctive features:

1. leaves are voluminous, elongated;
2. stems are long, straight;
3. grows from a common rhizome;
4. the shape of the inflorescence resembles a sheet of paper bent in half;
5. the color of the leaves is bright green.

Temperature and light conditions

Spathiphyllum is a big fussy, prefers high temperatures and constant watering. The optimum temperature for growing a healthy flower is between 18 and 25 degrees. During the flowering period, the temperature should reach 27-28 degrees. In addition, spathiphyllum should be protected from drafts, even a minimal amount of cold air can harm the plant and cause yellowing of the leaves and dropping of buds.

The flower is extremely photophilous, therefore it must be placed in a well-lit room, trying to avoid direct sunlight on the leaves, which can cause severe burns. Excessive illumination is harmful to "female happiness", which is reflected in the number of buds and the size of the flowers that open.

Watering

Not a single houseplant, including spathiphyllum, can go without water for a long time, therefore, when planning to leave home, it is best to entrust it with the care of neighbors or friends. The more water and moisture it receives, the better it will be for its growth and subsequent flowering. Watering is allowed both in the tray under the pot, and in the pot itself, directly on the soil. Spathiphyllum needs daily spraying and wiping of the leaves with a damp cloth or sponge. In this case, the appearance of streaks and stains should be avoided.

In winter, watering and the number of sprays can be reduced to 2-3 times a week; in summer, the plant can be sprayed several times a day, carefully observing the reaction of the flower. With excessive watering, the leaves dry out, so you should not experiment too much. Water the plant with water that has settled at room temperature. Hypothermia of the root system should not be allowed.

Soil and fertilizer

For planting, a mixture of turf, peat, sand and humus is needed. The soil layer should be light and airy, conducive to the intensive growth of not only the root system, but also the plant itself. For planting, soil taken from the forest and carefully sifted through a sieve may also be suitable, which is necessary to screen out the larvae and bugs contained in it, which can damage the roots of the plant. When transplanting, expanded clay should be laid on the bottom of a clean pot and only after that the plant itself should be laid and sprinkled with earth.

In order for it to grow better and delight with beautiful flowers most of the year, it is necessary to regularly feed it with fertilizers for flowering plants. Any fertilizer that can be bought at a flower shop is suitable, but it is best to use concentrated mineral fertilizers that activate growth and flowering. Fertilizer should be applied according to the instructions, but not more often than 1 time in 2 weeks.

It is necessary to feed it at the stage of its active growth, that is, from about March to October. In November, feeding is stopped and the spathiphyllum is left at rest.

Transplant and care

Transplanting spathiphyllum into a new pot should be carried out in the spring, preferably in the month of April and May. The size of the new pot should be 1-1.5 centimeters larger than the size of the old one, from which the plant is gently shaken out and, if necessary, treated with warm water. To reduce transplant stress, keep watering to a minimum for about a week. If the soil is very dry, it is necessary to spray the plant. For a while, spraying should completely replace regular watering.

Immediately after transplanting, the flower should be placed in a convenient place on the windowsill and try not to touch it for the next week.If there is such an opportunity, then it is necessary to buy in the store a special feeding for the rooting of indoor plants, which will practically exclude the possibility of the death of "female happiness" after transplantation. "

Reproduction

To get a new spathiphyllum, you just need to divide the existing bush into several parts, each of which will have its own small root. In order for the children to take root faster, they should be kept in water for several days before planting. In such a simple way, you can get from 1 to 5 and 6 new plants, which can then be transferred to your friends, giving them a piece of "female happiness".

In an industrial setting, the flower is propagated by seeds. You can buy seeds at a flower shop. They are not very rare, but the chances of getting a new plant from seeds are negligible. It is best to propagate in the old fashioned way by asking for a small branch of the plant from its happy owners.

Diseases and pests

Spathiphyllum is considered to be very resistant to pests, but still it sometimes gets sick. Problems most often begin during the cold season, when the flower begins to lack moisture, warmth and light. Lack of proper watering, as well as excessive dryness of the air in the room where the plant is located, can cause the leaves to appear black and yellow. First of all, the tips of the leaves turn black, drying out and curling up into a tube.

To eliminate this trouble, it is necessary to intensify spraying, bringing its frequency up to 2-3 times a day. If the measures taken do not have the expected effect, you should place wet moss in the pot, or put the pot in a deep pan with water. Flower shops sell special humidifiers that you can fill with water and stick into the ground.

The problem with the lack of moisture is solved quickly enough, it is much more difficult to heal a flower from the effects of waterlogging. Excessive watering can also cause yellowing of the leaves, in addition, with an abundance of moisture in the plant, the root system can be damaged.

Most often, spathiphyllum suffers from spider mites and root rot, which will not be easy to get rid of. When a spider mite appears, the leaves turn yellow, the complete death of the plant is possible, therefore, having found thin threads of the cobweb at the roots or inflorescences of the plant, you should not hesitate and purchase special means to combat the spider mite.

When a putrid odor appears from the soil, spathiphyllum should be immediately transplanted into a new pot, cleaned of damaged roots and treated with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Before planting, the roots of the damaged plant should be slightly dried in the sun. The pot should be treated with boiling water and also allowed to dry.

Bloom

Spathiphyllum blooms with large white flowers, which are a wonderful sight when properly cared for. The flower of spathiphyllum is in many ways similar to the flower of the dollar tree, therefore zamioculcas and spathiphyllum are often confused.

Unfortunately, not all owners manage to achieve flowering, many of whom are worried about how to care for it to bloom, what conditions to create for it and how to take care of it in order to enjoy beautiful flowers.

The main reasons for the lack of long-awaited inflorescences are:

• improper placement of a pot with a plant;
• large pot;
• increased soil moisture;
• lack of fertilizers.

When optimal conditions are created, spathiphyllum blooms from April to October. To increase the chances of inflorescence development, you need to place the flower pot on the east side, remembering to regularly trim the dried flowers. Pruning old inflorescences is necessary for the early emergence of new ones. It is produced with ordinary or garden shears, capable of removing the peduncle as safely as possible for the rest of the plant.

If the reason for the lack of flowering is a tight, or, on the contrary, a wide pot, there is no need to rush to transplant, you should wait for spring and the establishment of warm weather, otherwise you can seriously harm the root system and slow down the growth of the plant.

So, spathiphyllum is a houseplant, which is not only a wonderful decoration at home, but also a good gift. It is best to give spathiphyllum to women, since this flower is of great benefit to them. The plant is considered unpretentious in care and maintenance, does not require expensive fertilizing and means to maintain a high temperature. The plant needs room temperature, regular watering and spraying, and normal sunlight. In winter, the spathiphyllum falls into a state of dormancy, but it is not worth placing it on a separate windowsill, since the flowerpot does not like a sharp change in scenery and can get sick.

Spathiphyllum flower is also called “female happiness” or female flower. Many beautiful legends and beliefs are associated with this plant. For example, if "female happiness" is put together with "male happiness", well, or at least put side by side, then harmonious family relations are already guaranteed. It may be true, but the growing conditions of these two plants are too different.

Spathiphyllum looks rather unusual outwardly. Its stem is absent, and the leaves grow directly from the ground. Leaves are lanceolate or oval-shaped, grow as a bush. The inflorescences are similar to an ear of white, and sometimes greenish in color.

Spathiphyllum flower (female happiness), photo

How to care for

Humidity, illumination, temperature

Having acquired "female happiness", it is necessary to find a suitable place for it in the house. The plant does not like direct sunlight and may burn the leaves. Therefore, if he got a window sill, then it is necessary to protect the plant with a curtain or film, which would create a protective screen so that the sunlight is slightly diffused. The flower needs regular spraying and watering. In no case should you overdry the soil.

With a lack of moisture, the tips of the leaves at the spathiphyllum turn black and dry, photo

The watering regime for spathiphyllum is very important. In the spring and summer, he needs abundant watering. During flowering, the plant needs a lot of moisture, but this does not mean at all that it should stand in the water, as in a swamp. on the contrary, it is necessary to check whether the soil has time to dry out between waterings. It is very useful to wipe the leaves with a damp cloth or sponge. In the autumn-winter period, watering must be reduced. If it is cold on the windowsill, then the water after irrigation cools quickly and can damage the root system of the plant.

The maximum temperature for keeping this indoor flower reaches 27 degrees, but this is only with abundant watering. Temperature values ​​of 18 -20 degrees are considered optimal. But at temperatures below 14 degrees, the plant begins to feel uncomfortable and freeze. You can also not expose the flower to a sharp temperature drop and hot air from the heater.

When growing this plant at home, special attention must be paid to indoor humidity. It must be high, so it will not be superfluous to even put a flower pot on a tray filled with water. The water will evaporate little by little and in this way the moisture level that the plant needs will increase.

Fertilization and feeding

In addition to moisturizing, it is necessary to ensure that timely feeding of the flower is carried out. After all, a plant, like all living things, needs nutrients for its body. But it is also impossible to overfeed spathiphyllum, this can negatively affect the flower. "Women's happiness" most of all needs feeding during flowering. This usually happens in spring and summer. The plant is fed once a week. In winter, you should do this less often, about once every three weeks.

Transplantation and reproduction of spathiphyllum

Spathiphyllum transplant

It is better to transplant "female happiness" every year in the spring. If the pot is small, then the roots fill it completely, leaving no free space. The plant is cramped and it slows down its development. But if the pot is chosen too large, then the spathiphyllum may stop blooming altogether. Therefore, when transplanting, it is necessary to choose a container that is not much wider than the previous one. During transplantation, an earthen lump on the roots must try to preserve. The soil is selected from peat, humus and leafy ground in equal proportions. When the plant becomes old, that is, it stops growing, it can be replanted every five years.

Spathiphyllum reproduces only by dividing the bush. The easiest way to do this is during a flower transplant. It is impossible to allow damage to the bush during separation, otherwise it will not take root. If, when dividing the bush, it turned out that some part does not have roots, then you can put this plant in water. Within a month, roots should form, and the plant can be transplanted into the ground.

Video: caring for spathiphyllum (female happiness)

Diseases and pests of spathiphyllum, care and treatment

If suddenly a white cotton bloom appears on the walls of the pot or directly on the surface, the plant withers, and its leaves turn pale and wither, then this means that the plant is affected by the root aphid. This pest can enter the pot along with contaminated soil or with improper watering. Waterlogged or, conversely, overdried soil is an excellent environment for an insect. The method of treatment will be watering the plant 1-2 times a week with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.

Sometimes, with improper care, the plant is affected by root rot. A sign of such a disease is the wilting of the plant for no apparent reason. You can save a flower if you transplant it. In this case, it is imperative to cut off the decayed roots and process them after that with Glyokladin.

There is another enemy of the "female happiness" - phytospore, which affects the root system of the flower. In this case, the roots begin to soften and gradually die off. The disease can develop when the plant is waterlogged if excess water stagnates in the pot. The treatment is the same as in the previous case, but here it is especially important to observe the conditions for proper watering when caring for a flower.

In addition, if the plant has insufficient nutrition or, conversely, it is overfed, then this is reflected in the state of "female happiness". The leaves of the plant begin to wither and turn yellow, harmful bacteria attack it. This disease is called gommosis. The leaves turn black at the edges. It is necessary to treat such a plant by removing diseased leaves, and the remaining ones should be thoroughly washed with laundry soap under warm running water.

In addition, the plant has enemies - these are pests: scale insects, spider mites, aphids, mealybugs.

To destroy parasitic insects, use a soap solution or infusion of tobacco. Adult insects are removed with a sponge dipped in kerosene or alcohol. You can also make a mixture of 4-5 tbsp. l. olive oil per liter of water and brush the leaves with a brush for 10 days with this preparation. It is also possible to resort to dusting the flower with sulfur powder. Sulfur destroys insect pests. In addition, sulfur is a powerful fungicide that kills many types of fungi. An extreme measure for treatment will be the use of special chemicals.

If you follow such simple rules of care, then the grateful "female happiness" will certainly delight you with its beautiful flowers and healthy foliage.

Spathiphyllum is a perennial plant cultivated at home for a long time. According to a beautiful legend, the goddess of love Astarte breathed into him a particle of happiness that overwhelmed her on her own wedding day. Since then, spathiphyllum has brought happiness and good luck to every girl who believes in its power.

Women's happiness is a characteristic of a plant

Spathiphyllum is popularly called “female happiness”. This plant has an unusual appearance. Spathiphyllum does not have a stem, the leaves grow directly from the soil in a small bush. The petiole is elongated. Whole leaves can be oval or lanceolate. The veins are thin, the central one is most clearly distinguished, and the lateral ones are thinner. The root system is well developed, but the roots themselves are small.

Pedicel length as petiole or slightly more. The inflorescence is an ear with a veil extending from the base (popularly called "sail"). The coverlet, like the leaves, is elliptical-oblong, it exceeds the length of the cob and looks like a leaf, only it stands out in color. The color can be from white to green. But, even if the color is green, it differs by 2-3 tones from the color of the leaves. After the plant has bloomed, the veil turns green. The ear is sessile or pedunculated. The flowers are bisexual, the seeds are smooth, slightly curved.

Photo of flowers Spathiphyllum in a flowerbed

Important!

“Women's happiness” is the second name for a flower, but few people know that, in contrast to it, “male happiness” is called anthurium.

The plant is native to the tropical regions of South America. Spathiphyllum has a wide distribution area. In the wild, it is found throughout America, in the Philippines, Sulawesi, New Guinea, New Britain, the Solomon and Moluccas, Palau. Grows in humid areas (swampy forests, near lakes, rivers). As a rule, these are terrestrial crops, but there are chemiepiphytes and epiphytes.

Types and varieties of Spathiphyllum

In some sources, the flower may be referred to as spathiphyllum. Its Latin name Spathiphyllum combines two Greek words "spathe" - "veil" and "phyllon" - "leaf". It belongs to the genus of evergreen perennial plants from the Aroid family.

Interesting!

Many beautiful signs and superstitions are associated with this plant. One of them says that if "female happiness" is transplanted into one pot with "male happiness", or simply put these plants next to each other, you can achieve harmony in family relationships. Unfortunately, these plants require different growing conditions, so not every hostess succeeds in such experiments.

In total, there are more than 50 species of spathiphyllum, which in turn are subdivided into 5 sections: Massowia, Amomophyllum, Dysspathiphyllum, Spathiphyllum, Chlaenophyllum, including certain species. There is also Spathiphyllum Shlechteri, which is not included in any of the sections. Indoor conditions are grown:

• Spathiphyllum is adorable;
• Spathiphyllum is heliconial;
• Spathiphyllum abundantly flowering;
• Spathiphyllum Picasso;
• Spathiphyllum cannoli;
• Wallis Spathiphyllum;
• Spathiphyllum is spoon-shaped;
• Spathiphyllum sensation and some other types.

Photo of flowers Women's happiness

In order for an indoor flower to develop well, you need to create favorable conditions for it and properly care for it. Home care with all the nuances and subtleties is described below.

1. Spathiphyllum is a thermophilic plant. It grows only at temperatures above +18 degrees, but it is better if the room is + 20 ... + 24 degrees of heat - this is the optimal temperature for a flower. It does not tolerate drafts well.
2. Immediately after acquiring female happiness, you need to pay attention to the pot and the ground in which it grows. If the purchase was carried out in a store and the pot is technical, then after 2-3 weeks it needs to be transplanted. The pot is taken larger, and the earth is new.

Important!

If a woman's happiness plant was purchased from friends and grows in a normal pot in size, with good soil, then replanting it after purchase is not necessary, you can wait for next spring.

3. You can grow female happiness in rooms with normal or high humidity.
4. It is better to put the pot on the north side, as there will be too much light and heat on the south window.In general, this plant is valued for the fact that it is not demanding on light, it is often placed in large and small rooms with good or poor lighting - this does not play a big role. But since the leaves and petals are very delicate, they darken it from direct sunlight, otherwise burns may appear.
5. Watering in winter is always moderate and only with settled water at room temperature. Cold or icy water can lead to disease - this is a real shock for the roots. In summer, abundant watering is needed, as the earth dries out quickly. The amount of watering is difficult to determine - it depends on the soil, temperature and even indoor humidity. You just need to make sure that the soil does not dry out, and that there is no stagnation of water. If the water flows into the sump and there is a lot of it, the excess should be drained off immediately!

Important!

Spathiphyllum needs spraying. It is advisable to carry out them more often in spring, summer, autumn (2 times a day). But in winter they will not interfere, only less often and not with ice water. This treatment refreshes the plant, removes top, adhering dirt and improves the color of the leaves.

6. Feeding female happiness is extremely important if it is necessary to achieve regular, frequent and abundant flowering. Fertilizer for indoor flowering plants or universal fertilizer is used as a top dressing. They are brought in once every 1-2 weeks from spring to autumn - during the period of active development of the flower. From autumn to spring, feeding is needed infrequently - once every 4-5 weeks.
7. After flowering, it is recommended to cut the peduncle, dry leaves are also removed. They are cut off as close to the root as possible, and the places of the cuts are powdered with crushed coal.

Why do the leaves of Spathiphyllum turn black and dry?

According to the state of spathiphyllum, it is usually easy to understand that something is missing or there are other problems.

1. Of the pests, female happiness is most often annoyed by thrips, spider mites, mealybugs. They fight them by spraying with special preparations that can be purchased at any flower shop. For example: "ExtraFlor", "Fitoverm", "Actellik", "Bona Forte", "Iskra gold", etc.
2. If the leaves are drooping, then the plant has little moisture.
3. Brown specks on the leaves of female happiness indicate too much nutrients in the earth. In this case, you must either transplant the plant, or stop feeding for 2-3 weeks.

Interesting!

Spathiphyllum is an incredibly useful houseplant. It cleans the air from formaldehyde and trichlorethylene, and also picks up mold spores, reduces humidity in the room.

4. Lack of flowering for a long time indicates a lack of nutrients in the earth. A simple top dressing with universal fertilizer for indoor flowers will help to correct the situation.
5. Why do the tips of the leaves of Spathiphyllum dry? If there is too much watering or, on the contrary, little, the edges of the leaves begin to turn yellow and dry.
6. Why do the leaves of Spathiphyllum turn black? Blackened and dried leaves are a sign of a lack of phosphorus and nitrogen. To solve the problem, you need to purchase a good flower fertilizer (there should be a lot of nitrogen and phosphorus in the composition), and top dressing every 1 week (2-3 times).
7. Female happiness can grow in any room, even with minimal lighting, but if you keep it in the shade all the time, the leaves will begin to shrink. So if the new leaves grow small, then you just need to move the plant to a lighter place.

How to propagate Spathiphyllum?

Spathiphyllum is propagated by dividing the bush, cuttings or seeds.

• For reproduction by dividing the bush, you need to free the female happiness from the pot, then clean the roots from clods of earth so that the roots are clearly visible. Then the roots are divided with a knife or scissors. Each small bush should have a growth point and 3-4 leaves. The finished bushes are planted in moist soil (a small pot is taken).In the first few days, they take root, so watering is not needed, but regular spraying is observed to maintain the correct humidity. The first flowering of the transplanted flower can be observed after 8 months.

Important!

The reproduction procedure by dividing the bush is carried out in the spring, during transplantation, so as not to disturb the flower once again. After all, any such machinations are very stressful for him.

• Propagation by cuttings gives good results. Cuttings in this case are leaf sockets, which often have small roots. If there are already roots, you can immediately plant the cutting in the ground, if not, you need to place the outlet in water with activated charcoal so that the roots form and only then plant in a pot.
• Seed propagation is the most time-consuming process and does not always give results. The fact is that the seeds of this plant lose their germination very quickly - they cannot be stored. Even seeds from specialty stores do not germinate well. They must be sown immediately after harvesting, otherwise, with each day of storage, the chance of getting sprouts will decrease.

After collecting good seeds, you need to sow them in a shallow container (like a plate). The land is made from equal parts of sand and peat. The temperature for germination is + 24 ... + 25 degrees, watering by spraying, and airing is carried out regularly. When strong sprouts with small leaves appear, they can be dived into separate cups.

Photo of flowers Spathiphyllum How to transplant female happiness?

Home care for spathiphyllum is carried out daily, but the transplant is annually. It is better to select a pot by size or slightly larger, especially if the plant is developing rapidly. The material of the pot does not matter. The only thing worth considering is that a container with thin plastic is inconvenient in everyday life. It quickly deteriorates (breaks, cracks, smears out). If the flower is grown for yourself, and not for sale, it is better to give preference to ceramics, hard plastic or glass.

Not every land is suitable for female happiness. It is advisable to do it yourself, if possible. For 2 parts of sod, 1 part of peat, leafy earth, sand and humus is taken. You can also add charcoal, brick chips for drainage. So that the earth does not dry out, sphagnum moss is laid on top. If it is not possible to make the land yourself, you can buy a ready-made one in a flower shop.

When the new pot and soil are ready, the flower is removed from the old container, slightly cleaned of the old soil, but carefully so as not to damage the roots. After that, a slide is made of earth in a new pot, a flower is set on it, and the roots are straightened on all sides. You cannot deepen the flower! In order for the soil to compact a little, watering is carried out, and the required amount of earth is poured on top. Watering after transplanting is stopped for about 3 days, but it is very important to spray instead of them so that the spathiphyllum does not dry out.