Spathiphyllum - flower of female happiness

Home flowers decorate our housing, creating in it additional comfort and coziness. Spathiphyllum is a flower that is very popular, it can be found in many houses. Beautiful leaves of bright green color grow very lush bush, and beautiful white inflorescence is similar to the flowers of callas. The most important advantage is that in the care this plant is not at all choosy. It came to us from the tropical forests of America, so it loves moisture and warmth. Spathiphyllum - a flower that can bloom from 1 to 2 times a year, all depends on proper care.

The place in which you want to place the flower must be with scattered light, and you can also place it in the shade. But in this case, the color of the leaves will become more dark, they will change the shape to a more elongated one, and the blossom of a spathiphyllum may cease altogether. It is best to place it on the south side of your house. During the spring and summer is best if the air temperature is not more than 23 ° C, and in winter it should not be lower than 16 ° C. Also it must be remembered that the plant does not like drafts. Try to maintain the humidity, for this, spray the plant from time to time, but not with cold water. Spathiphyllum is a flower that needs more watering during the period when it blooms. The signal for lack of water can be indicated by yellowed leaves, and if there are spots of dark color, it means that there is a lot of moisture.

Flowers spathiphyllum, photos of which you will see in the article, look healthy and well-groomed. This should look like your plant, if you perform all the necessary procedures. A very interesting fact: due to the elongated shape that is lowered down, the flower can get rid of unnecessary water, which is a very useful function in the natural environment of the tropics. Considering this, at home it is recommended to arrange for a shower plant, which will help the flower to feel like at home.

As for the transplant, this procedure is best done in the spring, and even then only if necessary. For example, if the roots have already filled the entire pot. By the way, remember, they are very fragile and sensitive to damage. Now let's talk about reproduction. Spathiphyllum is a flower that must be transplanted by cuttings or by dividing the rhizome. Let's consider what can be a problem with the plant:

1. Does not bloom. There are two reasons: either you have chosen a too large pot, or the plant receives very little light.

2. The tips of the leaves darken. There are several reasons: dry air, insufficient amount of minerals in the soil or excessive watering.

With proper care there are not so many problems with the cultivation of the flower spathiphyllum. Why flowers are green is a question that bothers many. This is quite normal, and it happens at the moment when the plant fades.

Many call spathiphyllum "flower of female happiness". The popular belief says that women who have this plant at home will soon find their second half and will get married. Some even believe that spathiphyllum helps their owners to become pregnant. Believe it or not, it's up to you.