Spathiphyllum ...An evergreen with unusual flowers is the pet of most gardeners. This is an excellent beauty and unpretentious in the care of a pet, which bloom lasts for almost a whole year. And with proper care spathiphyllum will delight you for several years.
The history of the appearance and some features of the flower
The homeland of this unusual plant belonging to the family of Aroids, are several countries in South America and Asia. Spathiphyllum in the wild there is a huge variety of species.
Spathiphyllum Domino (photo above)different unpretentious care. Elegant, oval-shaped leaves look wonderful in the interior of any room. The plant perfectly cleans the air, increases the ozone content.
Interesting facts about spathiphyllum
According to ancient beliefs, this unique flowerpersonifies feminine happiness, promotes excellent relationships and family harmony. He has a long period of flowering and interesting type of leaves.
Спатифиллум Домино украсит любой интерьер.The time when it blooms is closely connected with the possibility of women to conceive and bear a healthy baby. For this reason, young families are encouraged to purchase such plants. Also, this flower has attractive properties for men, so by all means give this beauty to an unmarried girlfriend.
Useful properties of the plant
Spathiphyllum absorbs harmful substances, for example,formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, benzene. Thanks to this, the room is easier to breathe, as the air becomes cleaner. In addition, the flower Spathiphyllum Domino is the best helper in the fight against mold fungi. It perfectly absorbs industrial and household toxins, as well as vapors of acetone, ammonia and various types of alcohol.
A great option is to purchase a plant in a new house or apartment after repair. Not a single flower fights harmful substances in the same way as a spathiphyllum does.
Spathiphyllum Domino. Types of popular home plants
In general, there are about forty species of this plant, but much less than the types of spathiphyllum are suitable for home use:
- Уоллиса.It is a sample of plants of its family. Directly from him was removed most of the species. The flower is 45 cm high, and the length of the inflorescences ranges from 4 to 10 cm. Wallis's Spathiphyllum is the most unassuming for home keeping.
- Floriferous.It has a rather long flowering period, which explains the popularity of the pet. But the flowers are mostly small - 4–6 cm. The older the plant, the darker the oval leaves become. The stem of the peduncle about 15 cm above the leaf.
- Dominoes. Very attractive and memorable plant. Leaves of dark green color, on which snow-white stripes of oblong shape are randomly arranged. The tips of the leaf are pointed.
- Шопен – малогабаритное растение, высотой 30–35 см.In this species, neat elongated, veined leaves. Chopin has a pleasant aroma, which is not typical for flowers bred by artificial means.
- Cupido The plant, which has become popular due to abundant flowering, during which appears 8-10 inflorescences. The flowers look gorgeous against the background of green leaves.
- Gemini.Bract oval-shaped with a sharp end. If we compare the spathiphyllums of Gemini and Domino, the difference can be seen in the bract, which has an oval shape. The similarity between varieties is spotted on the leaves.
- Picasso. It has a large size. The leaves are fascinating attractive colors, in addition to completely green and there are absolutely white leaves. Picasso looks very original and spectacular.
- Alana Has a larger size. Leaves are bright green, slightly tapered. They are perpendicular.
- Mauna Loa. Great for home growing. It has a rather long flowering period, and when cut, the flower will retain its freshness for a whole month.
- Сенсация.Considered one of the most attractive home plants. If you properly care for him, the flower grows to 50 cm. The inflorescences also have impressive size and long flowering period.
- Red. This is another spectacular plant.By classification, it can be defined as anthurium. In some flower shops, sellers water the soil with colored water to create a more refined perianth color. On sale is extremely rare.
Спатифиллум Домино, уход в домашних условиях за which is not particularly difficult, unassuming in cultivation, which is especially appreciated by growers. Despite the fact that in the wild, the flower grows in the tropics, it is not picky about lighting and humidity. The main thing is not to forget to water and repot annually.
Preparing the soil for planting
Лучше всего использовать специализированные mixes sold in flower shops. If you transplant the spathiphyllum into an already prepared soil, then the next month it is not necessary to fertilize the flower. In order for the roots not to rot, a good drainage is installed in a container with a flower. The soil is recommended to constantly loosen the root system to breathe. Recommended soil composition for planting:
- peat;
- leaf earth;
- humus;
- sand;
- shredded bark of trees;
- charcoal.
A more adult Spathiphyllum requires regularly changing the upper layer of the earth. This procedure can be done without transplanting a plant.
Choosing a place in the room
The plant prefers bright lighting, but directsunlight is best avoided, as they cause leaf burns. Therefore, if the flower rays fall, it is better to cover. In other seasons, the sill is perfectly suited to the southeast side. In winter, rest time begins, and additional lighting is not required for the plant.
Care: watering plants and fertilizing
In summer and springtime, they sprinkle Domino’s spatiphyllum with warm, settled water. Caring for a plant is also in spraying the leaves, as well as in dusting them.
Caring for the flower involves constant feedingmineral complexes, which are sold in specialized stores. It is recommended to feed the plant from April to September, when there is an active growth. The best frequency is approximately once every fourteen days.
How to transplant?
Plant transplant is one of the most important parts.care spathiphyllum. The pot of the young specimen should be about 3-4 cm longer than the root system. Every year at the end of winter, the Domino spathiphyllum is transplanted. At the bottom of the new tank, it is necessary to put drainage, then the plants root system is covered with earth and tamped well. Abundant hydration will ensure spathiphyllum in a new place. Plant feeding begins with the next month after planting.
Breeding young shoots
Plants can be immediately separated during transplanting.young shoots. It is recommended to separate the root tuber, as well as the upper processes. If you do not want the spathiphyllum (a variety of Domino) to grow, then leave one escape during the winter transplant.
Problems with the care of the plant
Despite the simplicity and simplicity in the care of spathiphyllum, often there are complaints about the lack of flowering, yellowing leaves and other troubles. Possible problems:
- Желтеют листки.This is due to lack of moisture. Hard water also leads the plant to a similar state. It is recommended to establish a watering plan, select a separate container in which water will settle. If the color of the leaves has become darker until brown, then the reason is most likely due to excessive plant nutrition and an oversupply of nutrients.
- Black leaves.This suggests that the plant does not have enough water, or vice versa, there is an excess of it. You can also assume a lack of nitrogen in the soil. When correcting these points, the leaves of the plant will gradually be updated.
- Dry the tips of the leaves.This indicates a lack of moisture and excessively dry air. Do not forget that the Domino spathiphyllum is a tropical plant. Permanent spraying the leaves with water will solve this nuisance. The procedure is alternated with a seven-day shower.
- Does not bloom in adult condition.The reason may be hiding in the lack of water or insufficient feeding of the plant. In addition, the lack of minerals slows down the development of spathiphyllum, but this problem should be eliminated very carefully. Temperature is also of great importance, it is very difficult to achieve flowering in a cool room. Inflorescences that have already wilted must be removed, and the stem cut at the very roots.
Various difficulties with growing plants canbe caused by diseases and pests. In order for the Spomiphyllum Domino (variegated) not to die, you need to constantly monitor the quality of the sheets and the soil.
Estimated prices
As a result of the fact that all types of plantssizes are equal, the difference in price is small. Prices start at 600 rubles. for young and small plants. Large, overgrown spathiphyllums cost about 3 thousand rubles. In addition, if the flower has buds, then it increases its value.
Plants sell both singly and in sets.For example, assorted, consisting of nine types, will cost about 6-7 thousand rubles. Such sets are suitable for offices, flower collectors and as a gift.
Major Diseases and Pests
- Young shoots are affected by spider mite.Find it very easy thanks to the web, which he releases. Eliminate this trouble, processing sheets of soap and water. In cases of severe infection will have to use insecticidal agents.
- Shchitovka - this is one of the very insidious pestswhich is able to destroy spathiphyllum. When detecting convex spots on the back of the leaf, immediately transfer the flower to the quarantine zone, located far from other plants. Next, the leaves are rinsed in a soapy solution and treated with tobacco chips. Items affected by the pest are removed. If necessary, chemicals are used.
- In summer, house plants are attacked by aphids. The destruction of this pest is carried out by repeated treatment of the leaves with special chemical means.
- Мучнистый червец также может стать причиной plant damage. He hides between the sheets and is easily detected upon careful examination of the plant. Single pests are cleaned with cotton wool, and large-scale infection is recommended to be eliminated with the help of special chemicals.
Under certain conditions and ensuring quality care, the Domino’s spathiphyllum will delight you with flowering almost all year round, which will undoubtedly decorate any room.
