Ludisia orchid: "jewel" on the windowsill

Features of the view

This herb with creeping shoots does not exceed 15 cm in height. Stems are soft, fleecy, spread around the rhizome in a circle quite far, give vertical shoots.

Typical signs:

• lanceolate leaves, arranged in rosettes of 5 pieces;
• the color of the leaf plate on top: velvety, dark green, brown, black, olive, with a patterned bloom;
• below the leaves are smooth, bright green, with a burgundy tint;
• leaf life cycle - 7 years;
• peduncles are straight, 25-30 cm high;
• flowers (up to 30 pieces) are small, inconspicuous, white, with yellow stamens.

During flowering, the orchid emits a delicate, pleasant scent.

Diseases and pests

The precious orchid often suffers from improper care. If the plant is very elongated, then this indicates a lack of light. In such a situation, it is worth providing the flower with an additional source of illumination. When the humidity in the room is low, the tips of the foliage dry out and grow dull. To eliminate the unpleasant symptom, it is required to spray the orchid in a timely manner.

If the indoor "inhabitant" fades and turns pale, it means that he suffers from the influence of bright lighting. When growing an orchid on a window, it should be shaded a little. In a situation where foliage turns red, the problem may lie in excessive moisture. It is for this reason that it is recommended to irrigate the flower only when the top layer of the soil dries up.

Let us dwell on the common infectious and fungal diseases of the variegated orchid.

• Root rot. The disease manifests itself in yellowing of foliage, wilting, blackening of the root system, as well as in an unpleasant odor. If the plant is slightly affected, then it is enough to rinse the roots in a manganese solution. After that, the orchid is transplanted into a new substrate, and also not irrigated for a couple of days. As a preventive measure, it is worth observing the watering regime.
• Stem rot. The manifestation of the disease is observed in the appearance of rotting areas on the stem. At the initial symptoms, the area should be cut off, and the area should be treated with crushed coal. The flower should be transplanted into a soil mixture that has been disinfected in advance. With large areas of stem damage, the apex is rooted, that is, a whole stalk.
• White rot. This is a type of fungal disease that can infect the stem from the inside. The disease is hardly detected at the initial stage. There is no cure for this disease, the diseased plant must be destroyed. As a preventive measure, you should observe the regularity and correctness of watering, disinfect the substrate before planting a flower, and also fertilize the plant regularly.

The most dangerous and common pests of the precious orchid include the following representatives.

• Spider mite. In the presence of this parasite, punctures can be found on the stem and leaves. A clear sign of a tick attack is the formation of a cobweb on the back of the leaves. Having found a pest on a room orchid, the florist must process it with Fitoverm, Mospilan, Aktara. If the degree of damage is strong, then spraying is carried out three times, with an interval of a week. Preventive measures are to treat with tampons that have been moistened with soapy water. Also, do not forget about maintaining an optimal humidity level.
• Mealybug. The parasite is a shaggy white insect, after which a plaque with a sticky consistency remains. Severe worm infestation causes foliage to die.The methods of control and prevention are identical to the previous case.
• Shield. This is a pest that has a shell. In the course of its life on an orchid, it causes yellowing and shedding of leaves. The fight and prevention is the same as with the spider mite.

Description of the precious orchid

Origin and appearance

Among the vast and varied world of beautiful orchids, there is a group that deserves special attention - precious orchids. How did they deserve such a significant epithet? Maybe they have flowers of extraordinary beauty? Not at all. All the splendor of plants in their unique leaves, for which they are so prized.

Precious Ludisia is called for the beauty of its leaves

The precious orchid Ludisia, belonging to the Orchid family, is a genus of evergreen land plants. Moreover, it is limited to only one species - Ludisia two-color.

The Ludisia orchid is a miniature herbaceous plant, the height of which rarely exceeds 15 cm. But the low growth is more than compensated for by the lateral shoots spreading in different directions. A thick and juicy creeping stem bears leaves collected in rosettes, which are ovoid or oval in shape with a pointed tip.

The succulent stem of Ludisia grows with lateral processes

Leaves are a masterpiece that the most outstanding artist, nature, has worked on. The color palette of the leaf blade varies from emerald green to black. The surface of the leaf, smooth and sparkling or velvety, is decorated with a contrasting pattern in the form of silvery stripes or strokes. The reverse side is colored magenta. The leaves are able to maintain their decorative appearance for 7 years, after which they die off, leaving a trace in the form of a ring on the stem.

The flowering of Ludisia cannot be called very beautiful, but there is a certain charm in it. Long peduncle, crowning shoot, dotted with 20-30 small white (sometimes cream) flowers that look like pearls from afar. If the flower stalks appear together, and not one by one, then this spectacle can really be admired.

Amicable flowering of Ludisia can cause a pleasant surprise

The homeland of Ludisia is Indonesia and Southeast Asia. The orchid prefers to grow on the ground, sitting on a forest floor under the canopy of a tropical forest, or cling to the moss that covers the walls of caves. The rhizome, through which Ludisia feeds, helps to adhere to vertical and horizontal surfaces.

In indoor floriculture, the Ludisia orchid is not very common. Therefore, it is not surprising that the plant is considered very moody and problematic to grow. But this is far from the case. Ludisia is the most unpretentious of all precious orchids. Moreover, there are various zoned varieties that are able to adapt to the conditions of detention. But this does not mean at all that you can treat your orchid carelessly.

Precious Ludisia is not so capricious

Varieties (varieties)

Photo gallery: What are the Ludisias?

Ludisia Odina - a variety with leaves of a deep dark green color

Ludisia Alba has many small veins on the leaves

Ludisia Davsoniana is distinguished by the pink color of the veins

The bright shade of the veins is also characteristic of Ludisia Red Velvet

Ludisia Green Corduroy has some contrasting veins

Ludisia Emerald Velvet - a flower with leaves of rich green color

Ludisia Leaves Silvery Corduroy looks very luxurious

How to care?

Top dressing

Caring for a culture at home has its own nuances. According to the advice of professionals, the plant should not be fed frequently. Twice a year you need to apply fertilizer, diluted in half. The first time is in April, the second time is in July or August. Another scheme is also possible. Some growers add nutrients once a month in minimal doses during the entire spring-summer period.

Watering

The culture belongs to the moisture-loving, if we talk about the air. However, frequent and abundant watering of dyschidia is not needed. It is enough to provide constant light soil moisture. It is worth watering the plant only when the topsoil dries up (2-3 cm).

Drying of all the soil is undesirable, but it will not bring much harm. But as for excessive watering, this can ruin the flower. The recommended frequency of procedures is 2-3 times a month. In winter, the frequency of watering is reduced. To maintain a stable, comfortable environment for the plant during the dormant period, one procedure every 3-4 weeks is enough.

Pruning

This vine practically does not need pruning. Only for decorative purposes can a neat plant be formed by cutting off too long shoots. It is imperative to pinch them. This procedure promotes rejuvenation of the culture and also stimulates flowering.

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Ludisia flower

The ludisia flower (earthen orchid) is a beautiful and delicate plant that is available for growing at home. The flower is from the orchid family, so you can often hear how this plant is called orchid or hemaria. Ludisia is very popular among flower growers because of its unpretentious nature.

Ludisia is a herb that has creeping shoots. At the same time, the flower does not grow more than 15 cm in height, but the peduncle itself (the stem with flowers) grows up to 25 cm in height. This flower is considered unique because of its leaves. They are quite soft and pleasant to the touch, have a wide spread shape with a pointed end. The front side of the leaf can be of different colors (from purple to black), but the back side of the leaf is smooth and, as a rule, emerald in color. Each leaf has streaks that make the flower incredibly beautiful.

How does an orchid bloom?

How does the ludisia orchid bloom? This process begins in late autumn or early winter. Flowering lasts an average month, although some growers claim that the flower can bloom all winter

Flowering, pay attention to the photo, looks like this: a peduncle grows from the top, which reaches a height of 25 cm, small (1.5-2 cm) and delicate flowers are located on it

Varieties of varieties of ludisia

Varieties of Ludisia varieties are isolated by leaves. In fact, there are not as many species as it might seem. Among the most famous, or rather, those who have learned to grow at home, the following types of flower are distinguished:

1. Ludisia discolor (colorless or multicolored) is often found in nature, can be found in Thailand, southern China, as well as Vietnam. This plant variety has creeping shoots, the leaves are oblong, and at the end each leaf is pointed. Most often, the leaves are dark green and one white vein. At the end of the inflorescence, small flowers are formed. Discolor blooms in the cold season.
2. Ludisia Dawsoniana has red oblong leaves with a brown tint. There are red streaks along the entire length of the leaves. This plant variety is distinguished by the fact that it grows up to 30 cm in height and is considered the largest orchid of its kind.
3. Ludisia Odina. This variety is distinguished by leaves that are dark green in color. Just like on other plant varieties, white veins are located along the entire length of the leaf, from which small and not so clear lines extend.
4. Ludisia Alba has a bright green, almost emerald color of the leaves, which also have white central veins, from which small ones branch off. This variety is original in that it does not have a red tint, unlike other ludisias.
5. Ludisia varicoloured (Otletae) has pink or red streaks on the leaves. It is also noted that this variety has narrower leaves than other varieties of ludisia.
6. Ludisia Velvet has a velvety finish on the leaves, as the name suggests. The leaves of this variety have a rich green color and longitudinal pink veins.
7. Ludisia tanlaniana is distinguished by wider leaves with a patterned mesh over the entire leaf surface.

As you can see, there are not many varieties, and the difference, as mentioned earlier, is only in the leaves. Care for each species is the same. It is not difficult to grow a flower at home, it is not as whimsical in care as its other relatives.

Step-by-step instruction

Planting a flower

Brassia is a special flower, bulbs grow only on one side by a ladder, a new bulb grows on a "step" higher than the previous one.

Therefore, Brassia has its own landing rules:

loose, spacious, high enough pot;
during planting, the flower is slightly pressed against the edge of the pot;
it is necessary to free up sufficient space for the growth of new bulbs;
we plant deeper, taking into account the addition of the substrate to form a hill.

Watering the plant

Proper watering will allow our American guest to bloom. In summer, the water should be plentiful, you can add irrigation. In winter and autumn, watering and irrigation are reduced, and a moderate dry regime should come into effect here.

Water, necessarily settled or passing through a filter, is warm enough, slightly above room temperature. Watering Brassia should be done by immersion. We dip the pot in a bucket of water for 15-20 minutes, then let the excess water drain into the pot, but let the water drain so as not to saturate the roots. The soil dries up between watering.

Tip: As soon as the flower stalks appear, watering stops for a few days, this will help to form new bulbs. If the bulbs have small wrinkles, watering stops for 5-7 days.

How to transplant?

Repot your orchid usually in the spring, so it will adapt better to new conditions. If the substrate is very compacted, the bulbs have grown so much that they do not fit into the old pot, they have to hang over it - it's time for replanting

It is important not to bury the plant in the ground. Usually the transplant is combined with the reproduction of the orchid

When transplanting, follow the recommendations. It is safer to use the transshipment method:

move the entire earthen vessel to another pot;
we clean the roots of the old soil with treated tools so that an infection does not get in;
pre-soak the root in warm water;
remove diseased damaged roots;
it is necessary to move the orchid from the center of the pot, leaving more space;
the substrate is poured into 75% of the pot's capacity, taking into account its further pouring.

The transplant is stressful for Brassia. Its adaptation lasts 1-2 weeks, watch the flower!

Primer:

• good drainage for air circulation (pebbles, gravel, expanded polystyrene);
• charcoal;
• moss - sphagnum;
• moss (as an addition); pieces of pine bark of medium size.

The finished substrate can be disinfected with a water bath for 10 minutes. Pots can be made of plastic or enamel, the surface of the pot should be slightly roughened, the roots are easier to settle on such a surface. Florists advised keeping Brassia in hanging baskets or pots.

We recommend watching a video about the correct transplant of the Brassia orchid:

How to propagate?

A young orchid can be purchased at the store, but can be easily propagated at home. Brassia reproduces vegetatively, by division. The procedure is carried out in the spring, when it is actively developing.

1. Adult orchids are cut next to the main uterine bulb.
2. We cleanse the root of old, diseased processes. The cut points are processed with charcoal.
3. Each renewed shrub should have 2 to 3 bulbs.
4. Each part is planted in a prepared substrate.
5. Water after 4-5 days by immersion in warm water.
6. The first shoots are carefully cut off, the cut sites are treated with coal.

Views

In nature, there are more than 200 varieties of variegated orchid, but only a few varieties are common when grown at home.

Ludisia

This representative of the species is called Ludisia two-color or "Diamond". Unlike other varieties, it is characterized by power. The flower has creeping shoots that have oval foliage with pointed ends and contrasting patterns. On dark foliage, you can find streaks of white-silver color, which are arranged longitudinally with symmetry. The plate itself is purple or deep olive.

The plant blooms with small cream-colored flowers, which together represent an inflorescence of extraordinary sophistication. The main characteristics of ludisia can be called nobility and grace. Consider several varieties of ludisia.

Makodes

This type of terrestrial orchid has a creeping shoot up to 8 centimeters high, it is characterized by dense branching. This variegated plant has oval leaves with pointed ends and a beautiful velvety edge. The leaves are painted in light green, dark green, grayish, emerald green, while their length is no more than 7.5 cm. When viewed from the plant it seems that it is decorated with gold lace. During flowering "Makodes" produces 20 whitish-brown flowers, which are located on a long peduncle.

Anectochilus

This type of indoor plant is a miniature representative of orchids, its height does not exceed 0.15 meters. The plant has greenish brown foliage with gold and silver veins. They look like cracks in the foliage, emphasizing the glossiness of the leaf texture and the correctness of its shape. The leaves of the orchid are large, and the rosette is characterized by density.

Diseases and pests

Diseases

Clusia has a very high resistance to various diseases. However, if you take care of her incorrectly or do not provide her with suitable conditions for growth, then problems can arise with her. For example, if the bush lacks light, then yellowing and flying around of its foliage will begin. With regular stagnation of moisture in the substrate, a fungal bloom forms on the surface of the leaf plates, due to which, over time, the plant begins to rot. At the first signs of a fungal infection of the bush, it is pulled out of the container and all decayed areas are cut out with a very sharp pre-sterilized tool, while always capturing healthy tissue. Next, the clusion is planted in fresh soil mixture.Do not forget to adjust the watering regime to avoid rotting the plant again.

Harmful insects

Such harmful insects as mealybugs, scale insects and spider mites can settle on the clusion. All these insects are sucking, that is, they make punctures on the leaf plate and suck the juice out of it. Because of this, the wilting of the bush begins, and the deformation of young shoots and foliage also occurs.

If worms or scale insects settle on the plant, then first they need to be removed from its surface using a cotton swab, which is pre-moistened in a soap solution or in alcohol. Then the bush is thoroughly washed with soapy water, while the surface of the substrate is protected with a film so that the soap solution does not get into it. After the clusion dries up, it is sprayed with an insecticidal solution.

Spider mites cannot be seen with the naked eye, as they are very small. They prefer to settle on the seamy surface of the leaf plates, where you can find the thinnest cobwebs woven by such arachnids. In places of bites, small discolored dots form on the leaves, by which it is possible to determine the presence of pests on the plant. Rinse the clusion with a warm shower. If there are few pests, then one such procedure should be enough to get rid of them, since they prefer to live in a dry, warm place. If there are a lot of insects, then after a shower, spray the bush with an acaricide solution.

Care rules

There are often cases when a plant dies for unknown reasons, in order to prevent such an outcome, you need to adhere to several rules for caring for the plant.
In the summer, it is better to maintain the temperature regime in the range of 20-29 degrees, at night it should drop to 15-25 degrees, this is important for the preservation of natural living conditions. In winter, the temperature should be around 18 degrees for longer flowering.

Lighting for Ludisia Discolor

The plant will feel great in the western or northern part of the room, since it is shade-loving, and direct sunlight is destructive for it. If the plant is placed in the back of the room, then it will be necessary to use a phytolamp to ensure a full daylight hours, which lasts 12-14 hours.

Moisture and watering orchids

It is necessary to control that the soil is constantly moist, but without water stagnation. Because the plant reacts negatively to dry soil. It is better to use soft, settled water at room temperature for irrigation. Actually, the watering itself is carried out by immersing the slide in a container with water for 5-7 minutes.
It is best if the humidity in the habitat is about 70%. Make sure that the plant is not near heating appliances, this is destructive for it. It is necessary to increase the humidity near the plant in the following ways:

• Place an open container with water near the plant;
• Filling the pallet with wet expanded clay.

Diseases and pests

Ludisia can only get sick as a result of improper care. If you regularly water the soil, this will lead to the development of rot, and bright lighting - to plant burns.

Also, the following some parasitic insects pose a danger to the flower.

• Spider mite. This insect sucks the juice out of the orchid. Due to its small size, it is not possible to detect the pest. It can only be recognized because of the thin web that covers the leaves or stem.
• Shield. It is a sucking parasite that secretes a sticky secretion on the ludisia leaf plate. You can recognize the insect by the brown shells that are glued to the leaves.
• Mealybug. This pest on the plant is noticeable in the form of white cotton-like lumps.

You can save an orchid if you follow these tips:

1. Outline the symptoms and correctly determine the cause of the pathology.
2. Quarantine the affected plant.
3. Carry out treatment using an integrated approach. To do this, you need to use not only chemical treatments, but adjust the conditions of detention.

Description of ludisia - precious orchid

Ludisia discolor orchid at home photo

The rhizome is short, but well-branched, it does an excellent job of obtaining nutrients and fixing the plant, both on horizontal and vertical surfaces. A powerful twisting stem with rosettes of sessile leaves represents the upper part of the plant. The growth of ludisia can be only up to 15 cm, but it actively releases lateral processes, spreading in width.

• The leaves are alternate, vaginal, oval or ovoid in shape with a pointed tip. One rosette is made up of about five leaves.
• The maximum length of the leaf reaches 7 cm, in width - 4 cm. A beautiful pattern is always scattered on the surface of the leaf, the leaf plate is smooth or can be covered with a short nap, the leaf is painted bright green.
• The reverse side of the leaf is always smooth and has a darker shade. The leaf can live for as long as 7 years, and withering leaves a ring-shaped mark on the stem.

Ludisia flowers are quite graceful, but do not cause much delight. Each leaf rosette produces a straight peduncle about 25 cm long. It is covered with several whitish flowers with buds up to 2 cm in diameter. The petals are rounded, white, with bright yellow stamens in the middle. Ludisia is called precious due to flowers that resemble pearl threads and leaves covered with silvery patterns. Flowering occurs from November to January and can last for about 5 weeks.

Rules for growing ludisia at home

Ludisia is a shade-loving plant, but at the same time it is very demanding on humidity and temperature.

Soil and transplant rules

Hemaria transplant is performed in the spring, when active growth begins. It should be carried out as needed, as soon as the root system becomes cramped in the pot. Signs are the tips of the roots protruding from the drainage holes. This usually happens every two or three years, sometimes less often.

As a soil, it is recommended to choose specialized substrates for orchids or mix the soil components yourself in a ratio of 4: 4: 4: 4: 1: 1, respectively:

• leafy land;
• high-moor peat;
• pine needles;
• crushed sphagnum;
• birch charcoal;
• Styrofoam.

The transplant is carried out in several stages:

Drainage (expanded clay or gravel) and a layer of soil are poured into the bottom of the pot.
The roots of the plant are removed from the pot and carefully peeled from the substrate, after which they are washed in clean water at room temperature.
Ludisia is placed in the center of the pot and covered with a substrate at the level of the previous soil.
Moss, previously soaked in warm water, is laid out around the stem of the plant.
Watering immediately after transplanting is not carried out, the soil is moistened in advance.

Reproduction methods

It is most convenient to propagate ludisia by cuttings, stem segments or by dividing a bush.

Algorithm:

• Cut off the top of the stem with two or three growth points.
• Treat the wounds with activated carbon.
• Stick the cutting into the moistened moss so that the leaves lie on the surface of the moss.
• After rooting, transplant into a pot with a substrate and take care of it like an adult plant, at first cutting off the emerging flower stalks.

Propagation by stem segments is also an easy way. For this, a section of the stem with five to six growth points is taken, cleared of leaves and placed horizontally on wet moss. You can gently deepen the segments, but keep the top open. After the roots appear, it is planted in a pot.

Growers usually do not practice growing hemaria from seeds, because this process is very laborious and unreliable.

Ludisia care at home

Growing ludisia orchids

Ludisia is a shade-loving plant, but it can withstand several hours of morning or evening sun. The plant feels good even on the northern windows, but in winter the orchid will need additional lighting, since the length of daylight hours required for ludisia is 12-14 hours. From an excess of light, ludisia lowers its leaves and loses its decorative effect, and from a lack it painfully stretches out.

The optimal temperature for a tropical guest is from 20 to 23 ºC, but a nighttime cooling of 17-19 ºC will benefit her, and in order to stimulate timely flowering, from May to September, a pot with a flower is placed on a balcony or terrace at night. However, care must be taken that the orchid does not stand in a draft.

Ludisia bloom can begin in October-November, in spring (early March) or in December. After active growth and flowering, a dormant period begins, during which the plant should be at a temperature of 17-18 ºC.

Ludisia substrate

They contain a precious orchid in a small transparent pot with large drainage holes, the bottom of which is lined with brick chips or vermiculite, and on top of the drain is placed a substrate for orchids from a flower shop or mixed soil for ludisia with their own hands, consisting of 4 parts of chopped pine bark with the addition of needles, 4 parts of sphagnum, cut into pieces, 1 part of charcoal, 1 part of peat and 1 part of leafy earth.

Watering ludisia

Ludisia at home requires regular watering throughout the year, that is, between waterings, the substrate in her pot must be allowed to dry out, but not completely dry out. Excessive watering should also not be allowed, so that the water does not stagnate in the roots or soil. Excess water from the pan must be drained. For humidification, use settled, filtered or melt water at room temperature or a couple of degrees warmer.

The air humidity around Ludisia should be increased, and to achieve this, you can use the following techniques:

• keep a pot with a plant near aquariums or fountains;
• place the orchid pot on a pallet with wet pebbles;
• use an electric humidifier to humidify the air;
• spray the orchid with soft, settled water (this does not apply to varieties with velvety leaves);
• wash ludisia during the period of active growth under a shower with water at a temperature of 35 ºC, after which the plant should dry completely and only then can it be returned to its permanent place. This procedure replaces the usual tropical rainfall for the orchid.

Fertilizing ludisia

The cultivation of ludisia involves the introduction of dressings into the substrate during the period of active growth, especially during flowering. The frequency of feeding is every third watering, in which such an amount of special fertilizer for orchids is added to the water so that the concentration of the solution is two times weaker than indicated in the fertilizer instructions. During the rest period, ludisia is not fed.

Ludisia transplant

There is often no need to transplant ludisia. They do this only when the pot becomes too small for the plant. The best time for transplanting an orchid is spring, the most suitable dish is a low wide transparent pot, and you already know what the composition of the soil for ludisia should be. Drainage material is placed on the bottom of the pot, then large pieces of bark are placed, then pieces of medium fraction, and then small ones. The surface of the substrate and the roots of the orchid can be overlaid with fresh sphagnum.

Conditions for growing at home

Ludisia orchid belongs to unpretentious indoor plants, so it does not need specific growing conditions. But in order for the leaves of the plant to retain their beauty and brilliant pattern, and to bloom regularly, it is necessary to provide the ludisia with the right lighting, the right level of humidity and the right air temperature.

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Lighting

The ludisia orchid loves shade, but also needs a little diffused sunlight. You can put it on a windowsill, which is under the indirect rays of the sun in the morning and in the evening. The plant needs sunlight for beautiful and regular flowering.
The duration of daylight hours for Ludisia all year round should be about 12-14 hours. In winter, you need to compensate for the lack of natural light for the flower and place it under a phytolamp. With an insufficient amount of light, the leaves of ludisia stretch, and with an excess of sun they begin to turn yellow.

Airing

To eliminate the dryness of the air in the room with the orchid, it is recommended to do a little ventilation. At the same time, you should not leave ludisia in a draft, as this can lead to a deterioration in its appearance. In winter, during airing, the plant can be taken out to another room in order to avoid too much temperature difference.

Temperature regime

Ludisia likes moderate warmth. The optimum temperature for growing a plant is + 20 ... + 23 ° C. In summer, the orchid can grow normally at a temperature of +29 ° C, but only if it is frequently watered and sprayed with water. At night, you can leave the flower even at a temperature of +17 ° C. In summer, the plant can be kept on the balcony.

Important! A slight decrease in temperature at night is beneficial for the ludisia and stimulates its lush flowering. But the difference between day and night temperatures should be no more than 5–10 ° С.

Air humidity

The natural environment in which ludisia grows is characterized by a high level of humidity. Therefore, at home, the air in a room with a flower should also be humidified. The ideal humidity for this plant is about 70%.
You can achieve such an indicator using simple actions:

• place a flower near an indoor fountain, an aquarium, or put it on a tray with wet pebbles;
• use automatic humidifiers;
• spray water near the plant or directly on its leaves.