Many of us install indoor flowers to decorate rooms, purify and humidify the air. At the same time, according to popular signs, they normalize family relations. The most unpretentious plant is the spathiphyllum, which can also be called a flower of female happiness or woman's joy. Any gardener needs to know how to care for a female spathiphyllum flower.
plant varieties
The homeland of the spathiphyllum plant is Central America. The leaves of this flower grow from the ground and have an elongated shape. When flowering, cobs are formed from them, which are surrounded by a kind of "veil" that changes during development and growth.
Spathiphyllum has more than 10 varieties of varieties that differ from each other in growth characteristics. Certain species can please their owners with a huge shock of small flowers. Other varieties prefer not to waste energy on a large abundance of flowers and are limited to buds of no more than 8 pieces on an adult plant. Among all the species on the windowsills, the following varieties of the “girlish happiness” plant are usually presented:
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You can view and buy a flower in specialized flower shops. After the acquisition, moving to a new place for a plant is a strong stress, therefore, during the adaptation period, it needs to be given a lot of attention.
After acquiring a pot of female happiness, you need to place it in a dark place. This will help the plant quickly adapt to new conditions. If the bush has already begun flowering, then such a requirement is mandatory.
It is also necessary to properly spray and fertilize. On the first day after the acquisition, the bush should be watered abundantly. The next day, you need to feed. Transplantation is carried out only after 10-14 days.
When caring for a spathiphyllum, proper watering and top dressing play an important role. It is necessary to regularly spray the leaves of the flower. You need to do this at least 2 times daily.
You can use plain distilled water from a spray bottle. Periodic spraying will keep the buds looking fresh with a rich shade of green. Constant spraying can extend the flowering period of the bush.
Watering the bush is necessary when the top layer of soil dries out. In this case, it is advisable to follow the recommendations of professionals:
Preventive measures will help to achieve a stable and colorful flowering bush, so they should not be neglected.
Beautiful and unpretentious annual flowers
Light in the room plays almost no role in the process of growing spathiphyllum. But you do not need to put the plant pot in direct sunlight or in a dark part of the room. The optimum temperature for a flower is approximately +15 °C in winter and +23 °C in summer.
Airing the room for a plant located on the windowsill is detrimental, and the heat of the battery can cause the foliage to darken. For this reason, the plant is not recommended to be kept on the window. If the apartment is small and there is no other place for the bush, then during ventilation you need to remove it from the windowsill.
Reproduction of spathiphyllum is carried out by rhizome. It is recommended to perform division in the spring just before flowering. To do this, the rhizome is taken out of the ground and divided into "daughter" processes. During the division, care must be taken, since if the root system is damaged, the bush will simply die.
During reproduction, one must not forget about the composition of the soil. The soil for spathiphyllum should consist of peat, sand, leaf and sod land in a ratio of 2: 1: 2: 1. You can enrich the soil with charcoal.
Do not plant plots in large pots, because in this case, nutrients and moisture will go to root development. As a result, the leaves will begin to wither, and flowering will not occur.
It should be borne in mind that spathiphyllum blooms only in spring. If the bush begins to produce only leaves, this means that the grower has made some mistakes. In order to make the spathiphyllum bloom, you must adhere to certain recommendations:
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Like any indoor flowers, spathiphyllum is susceptible to various diseases. Gardeners need to know how to care for a flower of female happiness so that it blooms and does not get sick.
The most wonderful time is when the flower "women's happiness" blooms. At this moment, it looks like a white sail. The inflorescence is formed on a long stem, covered with a snow-white veil around(why sometimes?).
Reference! The flowering process is a complex of physiological processes of generative reproduction. Which occur in flowering plants from the period of budding to the full opening of flowers. The development of flowers in all plants occurs in its own way.
Spathiphyllum refers to perennial plants, because flowering occurs after full development. First, the flower is actively growing, new shoots appear. Gradually, he will get stronger, gain strength and release a peduncle. In a young individual, the appearance of flowers occurs approximately in the second year of life..
Of course, the flowering time comes in accordance with the growing conditions. This species is capable of budding annually.
We talked in detail about what a blooming spathiphyllum is.
Under favorable conditions spathiphyllum blooms in early spring, and the phenomenon continues until the onset of autumn. Having rested in the winter, the indoor flower is ready for flowering in March.
Although this is preceded by a short growing season, from about February to mid-March. Until the end of summer, and possibly until the end of September, the exotic blooms.
There are times when over the summer the plant gains strength and resumes flowering in the fall.
How many times a year?
Usually, spathiphyllum pleases with its inflorescences in the spring and summer. After winter dormancy, just with the onset of a long daylight hours. And perhaps, with proper care, indoor exotic blooms twice a year, even in the autumn-winter period.
Is it possible to extend the period of emergence of new buds?
As already mentioned, the duration of flowering, and the abundance of inflorescences directly depends on the parameters of the plant content. Spathiphyllum can delight in flowering several times a year. The time when the plant has flowers can last from 1 month to six months. In each case, everything is individual.
So, for the appearance of new buds, room temperature is important in the range of + 23-25 ° C. Definitely without sharp drops and drafts. Also, do not do without intense lighting. The flower "female happiness" loves sunlight, but in hot periods you need to be careful with it. In addition to lighting, watering is important. The soil should not dry out completely, the plant prefers a moist growing environment. Don't forget about the soil. Optimal composition:
- humus soil with pine bark;
- ash;
- brick crumb.
Important! When the first flowers appeared on the spathiphyllum, it is important to provide more thorough care. During this period, the flower gives all its strength to the formation of new buds, the opening of the flower.
The absence of peduncles
Often a situation occurs when the plant looks healthy. Juicy green leaves, large in size, the flower actively releases new shoots, but the flower stalks do not. Nitrogen-based mineral preparations stimulate the active growth of green mass at the expense of flowering. To activate the budding process, the plant should be fed with fertilizers based on potassium and phosphorus., it is these substances that are responsible for future flowering. Also, the reasons for the lack of flowering are:
- wrong size flowerpot;
- soil condition;
- illiterately transplanted;
- improper care;
- insects;
- lack of fertilizers;
- wrong place;
- low humidity.
What to do if "female happiness" does not bloom?
For the appearance of long-awaited buds, the spathiphyllum needs to create a kind of stress. Basically, a decrease in temperature, a decrease in watering gives a good result, but there should be enough light.
- Move to a cool room with a temperature not lower than +16°C.
- Reduce the frequency of watering.
- The soil in the flowerpot must be dried regularly.
Attention! In such "Spartan" conditions, indoor exotic should stay for several days. Then bring it into the heat, and clearly follow the following care recommendations.
- Room temperature +23-25°С.
- Humidity 60%.
- Provides bright sunlight.
- Hydration daily.
- After watering, loosen the soil.
- Apply fertilizer every week.
- Sprinkle with warm water every day.
- Avoid drafts.
- It is possible to use drugs to stimulate flowering "Bud", "Domocvet".
You can find out about all the reasons why the plant does not want to bloom and what needs to be done to make this happen by reading.
Doing everything right, with care and love, the spathiphyllum will regularly delight with its beautiful flowers.. Which, as it turned out, can be cut, create bouquets and put in a vase. In this state, the inflorescences can arrive up to 30 days. Cut flowers to give to relatives or friends, of course, they will be happy with this.
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Spathiphyllum (female happiness) belongs to the Aroid family. Its closest relatives are anthurium and alocasia. The glossy leaves of this flower spring directly from the soil. They can be oval or pointed, but in any case they will serve as a wonderful decoration for your home interior. So what is this spathiphyllum flower? How to care for this plant? This and much more will be discussed in this article.
General information
The spathiphyllum inflorescence is an ear, which is located on a long stalk and has a veil at its base. Flowering begins, as a rule, in the spring and lasts for several weeks.
Spathiphyllum (female happiness) is able to bloom again, and such flowering can occur at any time of the year. Over time, the white spathiphyllum flower acquires a greenish or yellowish tint. Under natural conditions, this flower can be found in tropical latitudes. Its habitat is the forests of Central and South America. But he has taken root quite well and feels great on our windowsills.
What's in your name
It's no secret that the second name of the spathiphyllum is "women's happiness." And it didn't just happen. It was previously noted that a beautiful spathiphyllum blooms only in those owners who love and are loved. There is also an opinion that this plant brings happiness to unmarried girls. And for those who have found their happiness, it gives understanding and harmony in family relationships. There is an opinion that only a woman who is happily married should bring this flower to the house. Although there is an opinion to the contrary. Allegedly, giving a spathiphyllum, you give away your happiness.
Types of spathiphyllum
There are several types of spathiphyllum. The most common is Spathiphyllum Wallis.
He is quite unpretentious and shade-tolerant. Colombia is considered its homeland. It has a short rhizome, and the rosette is represented by oblong lanceolate leaves. But his relative from Brazil, the helicone-leaved spathiphyllum, has elliptical leaves and wavy edges. Cannophyllum Spathiphyllum, which grows in Thailand and Venezuela, has leaves that are similar in shape to an egg.
And besides beauty, it also has a pronounced aroma. And one more species from the rainforests of America - lovely spathiphyllum.
Its distinguishing feature is the inflorescence veil similar to a flag. Thanks to this, the flower received another name - flagolite.
First days after purchase
So, you have decided to purchase a spathiphyllum. How to care for a plant so that it pleases you with its growth and flowering for a long time? Having brought the spathiphyllum into the house, first choose a place for it where the direct rays of the sun will not fall. After all, they can cause burns on the delicate leaves of the plant. To provide such protection on the windowsill, you can place a thick curtain between the pot and the glass. Something like a screen. It should protect the leaves from burning and at the same time provide enough light for the development of the plant. From the second day, start regular spraying, and watering - even from the first. Soil drying is not allowed. If the plant is in a plastic pot, then wait two or three weeks, and then transplant the spathiphyllum.
Spathiphyllum at home. Care
In order for the plant to please you with its beauty and regular flowering, you should properly care for it. One of the most important points in caring for this flower is the watering regimen. In summer and spring, spathiphyllum should be watered abundantly. Blooming spathiphyllum requires a lot of moisture. But the "swamp in a pot" will not do him any good either. You should make sure that the soil has time to dry out between watering sessions. Reduce watering in winter and autumn. In frosty times, abundant watering in combination with a cold window sill will certainly lead to root system problems. Pay attention to lighting. The best option is diffused light. And although the spathiphyllum is very fond of bright lighting, the sun's rays can still cause severe damage to the leaves. The plant is able to withstand ambient temperatures down to thirteen degrees Celsius. But the optimal values \u200b\u200bof the thermometer for him are sixteen or seventeen degrees above zero. If watering is really plentiful, then the top point of the thermometer can reach twenty-seven degrees Celsius without harming the plant. Humidity plays an important role. She must be high. It is recommended to place a pot with a plant on a special tray with water. Water, evaporating, will maintain the level of humidity as needed by the plant.
Fertilizer and top dressing
Like any other plant, spathiphyllum needs nutrients. Every spring, mineral fertilizers should be applied to the soil. The solution is made at the rate of one and a half grams of top dressing per liter of water. A young plant should be fed every two weeks, and when the growth process stops, once a month is enough. Do not forget also about organic fertilizers. In winter, spathiphyllum can be fed, but less often and in much smaller doses.
Plant transplant
Spathiphyllum is transplanted annually. It is best to carry out such manipulations in the spring. The root system of the plant, growing, fills the space of the pot without a trace, and the flower feels cramped. But, on the other hand, too large a pot prevents the spathiphyllum from flowering.
When transplanting a plant, you do not need to shake off the earthen ball from the root system. Spathiphyllum is planted in a specially prepared mixture. It consists of equal parts of peat, humus and leafy soil, as well as sand in the volume of half a part. It is good to add charcoal, crushed brick or tree bark. Only all these additives in total should not exceed ten percent of the total amount of the planting mixture. When the plant no longer grows, that is, it is considered an adult, then it is transplanted every three years, or even five. But it is still better to replace the top layer of soil annually.
Reproduction of spathiphyllum
You can propagate the spathiphyllum plant only by dividing the bush. It is most convenient to do this during the transplant process. You need to separate the flower very carefully. If in the process you damage its parts, they will not take root. From each separated part, absolutely all dry or wilted leaves must be removed. If, as a result of division, there are no roots on the plot, then the plant must be placed in a container with water. Roots should form within three weeks.
Spathiphyllum can be planted in the ground when the resulting roots are at least two centimeters long. Each root must have at least three leaves. The plant is planted in a pot, which does not exceed fifteen centimeters in diameter.
Difficulties in care
In the process of growing spathiphyllum, you may encounter some difficulties. Here are the most common ones.
Spathiphyllum turns yellow. The reason for the appearance of yellow leaves and shoots is most often a lack of moisture. Get in the habit of bathing your spathiphyllum once every seven days. Bathing water should be about twenty degrees Celsius. In addition to filling with moisture, such bathing perfectly prevents the appearance of pests. If the yellowness captures only the tips of the leaves, then this rather indicates that the water used for irrigation is too hard. And if brown spots appear on the leaves, then you have overfed the plant, and it's time to put it on a diet.
Spathiphyllum suffers - the leaves dry. This misfortune is a consequence of insufficient humidity in the room.
And it overtakes not only spathiphyllum, but also other plants. Of course, it is not easy to deal with this, but it is possible. It is required to increase the level of this very humidity. Place trays with water and spray the leaves regularly.
What is spathiphyllum silent about? The tips of the foliage turn black. There are several options for the development of this disease.
Check the watering of the plant. Both insufficient and excessive soil moisture can lead to black tips. If everything is fine with irrigation, then perhaps this indicates a lack of phosphorus or nitrogen.
Plant diseases and how to deal with them
One of the most dangerous pests for spathiphyllum is the spider mite. He entangles the leaves using his web, and they gradually begin to dry out. If you find such a pest, you should immediately wash the leaves with a soap solution. But before that, carefully remove the entire web. Insecticides are also used. After treatment, the flower is bathed in warm water.
Aphids are another common pest. It is usually located on the underside of the leaf. Because of it, the leaves of the spathiphyllum dry out and curl. To overcome aphids, the plant should be treated with nicotine sulfate. During processing, the soil in the pot should be covered with a film. Unfortunately, aphids require several treatments.
Also, spathiphyllum (female happiness) can suffer from scale insects or mealybugs. The scab is removed using a soap-tobacco solution. But an infusion of citrus peels, as well as insecticides, can help fight a mealybug. If suddenly the treatment with insecticides did not bring the desired result, their concentration should be increased and the treatment should be repeated.
If you have read this article to the end, then you have probably realized the fact that it is not at all difficult to grow spathiphyllum (female happiness) on your windowsill. And if you consciously approach the matter, you will get a lot of pleasure from both the process and its results. All that is required to achieve the best result is to observe the watering regime, as well as maintain a sufficient level of ambient humidity and remember to add nutrients. A beautiful dense bush strewn with white flowers will become a real decoration of your home.
There are many legends and superstitions associated with this flower. Spathiphyllum is called "female happiness." It is believed that he can bring love, peace, prosperity to a dwelling where he grows. Like it or not, you can test it on your own experience by growing this beautiful and unpretentious flower at home.
In total, about 50 species of spathiphyllum are known. Only three of them are found in the Old World, the rest grow in the tropical zone of Central and South America.
In room conditions, the following varieties are most often grown:
- Spathiphyllum Wallace - long-leaved leaves are shiny, green, xiphoid, a flower with an ear in the middle and a white veil up to 3 cm long, blooms from spring to autumn.
- Spathiphyllum is profusely flowering - leaves are light green in color with wavy edges up to 20 cm long, grow on long petioles. Peduncles about 2 times longer than leaves, flowers with a white spathe and an ear in the middle.
- Spathiphyllum "Mauna Loa" - a hybrid variety with wide leaves, snow-white flowers, used for bouquets, as a cut crop, can stand in water for about a month.
Features of growing spathiphyllum
Spathiphyllum flower is a perennial herbaceous plant from the aroid family. In its homeland of Colombia, it grows in a humid climate of the rainforest, larger plants hide it from the sun's rays. The natural growing conditions affect the preferences of the plant, he likes moist nutrient soil, high air temperature and diffused lighting.
Feeding contributes to almost continuous flowering. Any complex fertilizer for flowering plants will do.
Flower "Women's Happiness" - how to care for it to bloom
In the spring, the spathiphyllum houseplant releases its delicate white flowers that bloom for about 3 months until midsummer. At the end of flowering, it is advisable to cut the flower stalks under the root.
The plant may not bloom for several reasons:
- too spacious flower pot after transplantation, the root system is growing:
- the room is too cold;
- the plant lacks nutrients;
- fungal or pest infestation.
If the plant does not bloom, you can artificially stimulate the process. Put the culture for 2 months in a cool place, and create a drought regime, and then rearrange it in a warm place. After this, flowering should begin.
Location and lighting
Spathiphyllum is desirable to rearrange in winter to more illuminated, southern or eastern windows. In summer, it is better to remove it to the north window sill or rearrange it deep into the room.
This is a fairly shade-tolerant plant that blooms well and does not lose leaf color even with slight shading. The flower is perfect for not very bright apartments with north-facing windows.
Temperature and Humidity
In summer, moderate soil moisture is maintained by spraying the plant. He needs high humidity, his homeland is marshy, tropical rainforests.
Spraying and warm shower flower perceives very well. In order to avoid waterlogging of the soil, it is covered with a film during water procedures.
The air temperature for spathiphyllum is maintained in the range from +15 to 30 ° C. At low temperatures, the plant will not bloom.
Watering and spraying
Spathiphyllum loves regular watering. It is advisable not to skip this important procedure, but do not flood the flower heavily. When waterlogged, the leaves turn brown, the roots rot. To protect the top layer of soil in a pot from drying out, it is covered with sphagnum moss. Spathiphyllum loves high humidity, it can be rinsed in the shower or sprayed with a spray bottle.
Methods of flower propagation and transplantation
The plant is propagated by dividing the bush. This is the easiest and most efficient way. Young plants obtained thanks to him bloom about six months after planting. Transplanting into a new pot is carried out as the root system grows, as well as after purchase in the store.
A pot for transplanting can be taken plastic or ceramic. It is desirable that there are drainage holes at the bottom, the culture does not like soil overflow.
In 2 liters of nutrient soil for planting, 200 g of charcoal is added to protect the plant from putrefactive processes, and zeolite (1/4 of the substrate). Zeolite will absorb excess moisture like a sponge and give it to the plant as needed, it will also give the soil a looser structure.
A little soil is poured into the pot to set the required level for the plant. The spathiphyllum is taken out of the old pot, and transplanted into a new one, filling the remaining free space with earth. After transplantation, the plant will use all its strength to build up the root system, leaf growth and flowering will stop for a while. Therefore, it is better to transplant it in the summer to see a new flowering next spring.
Reproduction is still possible by seeds and cuttings of shoots.
Spathiphyllum leaves turn yellow and blacken - causes and treatment
Culture does not like drafts. If brown spots appear on the leaves, you need to examine the plant to see if any insects have settled on it. If there are no pests, reduce watering, make sure that the plant does not stand in a draft, and feed it with fertilizer. If there are insects, treat the leaves and soil with insecticides.
Blackness on the leaves can also be caused by problems with the root system. If the plant has been standing in wet ground for a long time, and its roots have rotted, only an immediate transplant can save it. The flower is removed from the pot, the old soil is cleaned off, the roots are washed, cutting off all rotten ones. The sections are sprinkled with charcoal, treated with a fungicide, and the plant is transplanted into new soil.
Why does the flower "Women's happiness" wither
With insufficient watering, wilting of the leaves begins. They lose turgor, droop. Then the count starts to go to the clock, if you do not water the plant until it wilts, the process will be irreversible.
A slightly drooping flower immediately after abundant watering raises leaves and peduncles up, and feels great.
Signs and superstitions associated with spathiphyllum
According to legend, the goddess of love Astarte on her wedding day gave the flower a piece of happiness that overwhelmed her. Since then, spathiphyllum (Spathiphyllum) brings happiness in love to every girl who believes in its power.
It is considered a good omen to receive a flower as a gift. A woman can buy it herself. If she is married, there will be mutual understanding, harmony, peace and love in the house. If she is single, she will soon meet her soul mate.
A good sign for the owner of the flower will be its constant and abundant flowering, and sudden wilting can promise financial difficulties and grief.
Esotericists use the flower in magical rituals to attract money and love, the birth of children, etc.
The flower will respond with gratitude for good care. What he can definitely do is purify the air in the apartment from nitrogen oxide, formaldehyde, benzene and trichlorethylene. Spathiphyllum saturates the room with fresh oxygen, maintains high efficiency and good mood of the owner. Suitable for decoration of winter gardens and compositional arrangements.
Tell me how to care for a flower female happiness? They gave a flowering plant for a birthday, at first the leaves were bright, green. And recently noticed that finished began to dry up. The flowerpot is on a table by the north window, probably, the flower is dark there, besides, I open the window for ventilation. Where is the best place to put a bush and how often should it be watered?
There is a belief that if the spathiphyllum blooms profusely, its owner will soon find happiness in family relationships. Probably, it is for this reason that the plant was called female happiness. And really, does a woman need a lot to be happy? Only silence and harmony in the house, and even a little attention from loved ones. In the same way, the spathiphyllum requires gentle light, warmth and a minimum of care from the hostess, because it is absolutely not capricious. How to care for a flower of female happiness, so that it gives not only a gorgeous flowering, but also brings positive emotions into the house?
In principle, it is difficult to starve to death. A beautiful lush bush adapts to almost any conditions. Despite this, there are still some points that can have a negative impact on the plant. If you do not follow the recommendations, this can not only spoil its appearance, but deprive flower growers of the opportunity to admire the flowering. So, what do you need to know if a spathiphyllum has appeared in your flower collection? First of all, it concerns:
- flower conditions;
- care features (watering, fertilizing, transplanting).
Where to put a flowerpot with female happiness?
Spathiphyllum loves soft lighting, so the south windows are best left for other colors. In summer, the plant will feel good on the northern windowsill, but in winter it will be a little dark there.
From a lack of light, women's happiness will not disappear, but, and new leaves will grow small. Therefore, for a period when daylight is short, the pot must be rearranged to the east side. There is more sun, but at the same time there are no direct rays, from which ugly spots appear on the leaves.
As for the temperature, the spathiphyllum is a fairly resistant plant. It tolerates summer heat up to 35 degrees Celsius well, and in winter it will survive even at 15 degrees (but not lower).
Humidity is the only requirement for female happiness, especially if the air in the room is dry. To bring the conditions closer to natural, you need to regularly wipe the leaves with a damp sponge. You can also periodically spray them.
How to care for a flower female happiness?
Spathiphyllum in care will not cause much trouble, the main thing is not to forget about the flower and carry out such procedures in a timely manner:
- Watering. The flower loves water, so in the summer it needs to be “watered” every two days. You can water directly into the pot, but you need to try so that the jet does not hit the center of the bush. In winter, when the room becomes cool, such frequent watering is not needed and can even be harmful. During this period, it is enough to moisten the soil once a day.
- top dressing. In the nutritious land, women's happiness can grow even without fertilization. However, in order for the bush to develop and bloom more actively, it is advisable to make mineral complexes once a month. You can do this from mid-spring to mid-autumn.
- . The spathiphyllum does not like frequent relocations, so it is enough to replant the bush every three, in early spring. It is better to use the transshipment method, while the pot should not be too large.
In conclusion, I would like to add that female happiness blooms only when the roots grow and completely braid the entire earthen lump that is in the pot. Another plant does not like drafts, however, like other indoor pets. Otherwise, it is absolutely undemanding and can only give pleasure from the contemplation of delicate white bedspreads on a long peduncle among bright dense foliage.
