Spathiphyllum, popularly referred to as "femaleHappiness, ”is an amazingly beautiful evergreen that grows under natural conditions on the shores of the waters of New Guinea and South America. Many flower growers, once seeing this plant, decided to settle it in their home.
Signs associated with the flower
Flower "female happiness" fully justifiesyour name. Women and young girls pin their hopes for a happy personal life with him. In their opinion, they are not in vain. Although the mystery of magical power, which the flower of “female happiness” possesses and remains a mystery today, rather quickly, women who grow this plant in their home find peace and well-being in the family.
There are many myths and legends about magicalproperties of this magnificent plant. All of them tell how women with the help of this plant got rid of loneliness and acquired family happiness.
It is given to girls and women.It is important not to purchase the plant in the store yourself, but to receive it as a gift from loved ones. There are many signs associated with the home flower "female happiness":
- the plant presented to the girl makes her more attractive, tender and feminine for men;
- flower gives girls the opportunity to start a family;
- in the bedroom of the spouses the flower “female happiness” helps to get rid of quarrels and strife;
- An amazing plant helps expectant mothers to easily endure pregnancy.
Description
Flower "female happiness", photos of which are postedin this article, is a lush bush with elongated green leaves, but without stems. Its height does not exceed 50 cm. Yellowish-white cobs of the inflorescence are surrounded by snow-white drop-shaped leaves located on long legs. Over time, the sheet turns green.
Pedicle and oblong leaves grow straight from the root. By planting a spathiphyllum in a pot, you will receive a luxurious bouquet of white flowers surrounded by embossed leaves of rich green color.
Cultivation
Experienced flower growers claim home flower“Female happiness” prefers a secluded corner of the room without excessive lighting. And the direct rays of the sun in general can harm a plant that needs attention and care from its owners.
It is considered quite unusual flower "female happiness." Care at home for him involves the observance of certain rules.
Temperature and humidity
In the room where the spathiphyllum grows, the temperatureair in winter should not be below +15 ° C, and in summer +22 ° C. The plant does not tolerate drafts. In addition, the humidity of the air should be controlled, since the flower “female happiness” came to us from tropical countries. You can install a fountain in the room or periodically spray the leaves with water at room temperature.
Lighting
Спатифиллуму необходим рассеянный, неяркий свет.Try to protect it from the direct rays of the sun. Experts believe that the table standing by the window will be an ideal place for this plant, since here the light is scattered much better than on the window sill.
Watering
What does a “female happiness” flower need?take care of him so that he feels comfortable, not coss, did his leaves not blacken? In winter, the flower does not require abundant watering, because its root system can simply freeze from temperature changes. And in the summer heat the plant needs moisture. Watch the flower carefully - with its behavior it will tell you about the state.
Как правило, растение поливают зимой один раз в week, and in the summer no more than three times. Do not use distilled or bottled water for watering. The time-tested best option is ordinary tap water, which is settled for 24 hours in an open vessel for chlorine to evaporate.
You can soften it with wood ash before watering,lemon juice, oxalic acid or vinegar. Add the selected substance in a small amount to the water before settling. It is forbidden to use boiled water, as it can cause rotting of the roots.
Drainage
Caring for the flower "female happiness" suggestscompliance with another condition - the presence of a powerful drainage system. It will help the plant to develop actively. If the water stagnates, the plant root system starts to rot, and this problem will certainly affect the leaves. For drainage usually use small rubble, expanded clay, coarse river sand.
Additional fertilizing
If you want this amazing flowerI have long pleased you with my well-groomed look, periodically feed him. Without this simple procedure, flowering will be irregular, and may even cease altogether. The easiest way to replenish stocks of valuable nutrients in the soil - the use of organic fertilizers. This could be bird droppings, for example.
In a specialty store you can buyready-made mineral fertilizers for flowering plants. Feeding is carried out no more than once a month. An exception can be made only in the period of active development, when the number of fertilizing can be increased to two per month.
Reproduction
The flower of "female happiness" is usually planted (ortransplanted) in the spring. First, it is necessary to prepare a substrate consisting of humus, sand, sod, peat (two parts of the sod land, and the rest of the components one by one). The adult flower has numerous root layers. They should be carefully separated so as not to injure the bush. Young shoots with roots are planted in new containers. The soil is well watered with settled water.
Опытным цветоводам известен способ размножения flower "female happiness" by dividing the rhizome. But this is a rather complicated method that requires a certain skill, since careless actions can damage both the root and the sprouts. Seed propagation is not very popular among specialists, because it takes too much time.
If the bush flower "female happiness" stronglyhas grown, it needs transplanting into a more spacious container. Otherwise, the plant will slow growth and stop blooming. Prepare the soil mixture according to the recipe presented above, lay a drain on the bottom of the pot, put some soil mixture on top. Carefully transfer the plant and put the rest of the earth in the pot. After transplanting, a spathiphyllum must be watered abundantly.
Diseases
When a beloved houseplant falls ill, owners often get lost, not knowing how to help it. When this flower is sick, the following symptoms appear:
- Growth is slowing. In this case, reduce watering and rearrange the pot in a little shading. Water the plant under the root, it is desirable that water does not fall on the leaves.
- Often, beginner growers complain thatflower "female happiness" dry leaves. There are several reasons for this, and the location of the spathiphyllum may be one of them. If the plant is in a bright place for a long time, the yellowing of the leaves can cause constant drying of the soil. Many believe that the “female happiness” flower is rather picky. Care in the conditions of indoor cultivation needs him regular, not periodic. Only under these conditions, a spathiphyllum for a long time will delight you with a magnificent view.
- In an adult plant, yellow leaves appear after flowering, and this is a completely normal process, because during the flowering period the spathiphyllum spent a lot of energy and was exhausted.
- If the leaves turn black on the tips, and in the centerbrownish spots appear on the leaf plate, this may indicate the presence of parasites or excessive watering of the plant. Pests (spider mite, shield aphid or common) infect the plant if the air in the room is too dry.
- Blackening tips of the leaves and the same spots on the center of the plates signal a lack of nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus in the soil.
- The tips of the leaves often dry and turn yellow after transplanting the plant into a new medium. If this happens to an adult and formed spathiphyllum, then watering should be intensified.
Why doesn't the plant bloom?
To spathiphyllum actively developed and bloomed,it is necessary to create the necessary conditions for its vital activity. Moderately moist air contributes to the flowering of this beautiful plant. You will never be pleased with the flowering of "female happiness", standing in a draft, - this is one of its main enemies.
You may have picked the wrong pot forplants. "Women's happiness" does not like too large containers. The plant develops well and actively blooms only if its roots are closely intertwined and in contact with each other. Do not get carried away with too large pots for this flower.
Do not forget that the transplant isthe most powerful stress for any plant, “female happiness” in this sense is no exception. Do not replant the plant too often, it is enough to periodically loosen the soil to get air to the roots, and carefully monitor the watering.
Perhaps novice growers will be surprised to learnthat fertilizing and fertilizer can not only heal the spathiphyllum, but also destroy it. Some housewives (of course, well-meaning) literally “feed” their favorite flower with nutrients. They are not aware that concentrated fertilizers adversely affect the condition of the plant. It is necessary to strictly observe the dosage and timing of feeding, which are listed on all packages of nutritional formulations without exception. If this does not seem enough to you, then florists working in large specialized stores can always give full information on this topic. Do not once again disturb the flowering plant, moving it from place to place.
The exquisite beauty of this flower is directly dependentfrom attentive and systematic care for him. The owners of such a plant with experience assure that this flower loves its owner, and therefore it should be given time for it to "communicate" with it. He will respond to your care with active growth and stunning flowering.
