Flowers called "female happiness" are rather unpretentious domestic plants. In the wild, they grow in the tropics - in the moist forests of Polynesia, Venezuela, Colombia and Brazil. Another, scientific name for these evergreen perennials, belonging to the family of the Aroids, is the spathiphyllum. You can learn them from large, saturated green or dark emerald leaves lanceolate. The staple of spathiphyllums is absent, but they bloom with beautiful white flowers, reminiscent of the shape of the cob, framed by the "veil". In this article, we will talk about how to grow flowers at home "women's happiness." Care for them is really not at all complicated. The main thing is to observe several agrotechnical rules and create the most favorable conditions, close to natural ones.
Spathiphyllum is a tropical plant that prefers a moist, mild and warm climate. Therefore, for its growth and development it is necessary to maintain a comfortable room temperature - within 18 ° C - 24 ° C. In winter, a slight drop in temperature to 16 ° C is possible. Cold and drafts can seriously undermine the health of the plant and even destroy it. If the temperature in the room constantly falls below 15 ° C, "female happiness" can get sick, stop growing and, eventually, die. Spathiphyllum is afraid of drafts, so it is undesirable to expose it to jets of cool air when the room is ventilated. It is also not advisable to take a pot from the plant to a balcony or terrace in spring and summer. From this, the plant will not become stronger and healthier, but it can really wither.
Home flowers "female happiness": care and maintenance of humidity
Spathiphyllum loves not only heat, but also high humidity (60% or more). Therefore, it is recommended to maintain it at a high level in many ways. First, it is advisable to purchase a household humidifier and use it in a room where "female happiness" is grown. Secondly, the leaves of the plant should be sprayed regularly from the spray gun with warm, soft and necessarily water. If you notice that there are stains on the leaves of the spathiphyllum - be aware that the water you are using is not suitable due to the fact that it is quite stiff. Also, periodically the leaves of the plant should be wiped with a damp cloth, to clean them from dust and contaminants. In addition to temperature and humidity, it is necessary to follow and lighting in the room. Spathiphyllum blossoms blossom in the event that he will miss the light. Therefore it is advisable to choose a window sill or a place near the southern window where there is a lot of soft diffused light. On the other hand, as if this flower did not like light, it should be protected from the scorching rays of the midday sun. Otherwise, the leaves of the plant can get burned. So, caring for flowers "female happiness" is to create favorable conditions for their growth, namely - maintaining a warm temperature and high humidity. Do not forget about the light - of course, spathiphyllum will adapt to the penumbra, but it is more comfortable for him to grow in a well-lit place.
Flowers "women's happiness." Care for them at home
To make the plant fluffy and long-lasting bloom, you need to set the correct watering regime. Spathiphyllum loves water, so do not allow the earthen coma to dry out in the pot. In general, watering the flower should be abundant and regular. To moisten the substrate you need to use only durable, soft and non-cold water. If you notice that the leaves of the plant are drooping, turned yellow and began to fall - then the flower is experiencing a serious fluid deficit. On the other hand, do not over-fill the plant, otherwise its roots can be rotten. Determine the excess moisture can be on such a feature as the blackening of the leaves. Between irrigation the upper layer of the earth must be able to dry out. In winter, the plant will be moistened less often than in the summer. Annually, in early spring, the plant is transplanted into a new pot with a good substrate. At the bottom of the tank must be placed drainage (pebbles, expanded clay). If necessary, during the transplantation, the overgrown shrub can be divided into parts and planted by new pots.