Choosing chlorophytum: description of species and varieties with photos

Chlorophytum (Chiorophytum comosum) is one of the most popular and most unassuming ornamental foliage plants.

Family: Liliaceae (Lilyaceae).

Homeland: South Africa, where it grows on tree bark.

Chlorophytum has the shape of a bush with a shortened stem and thickened, sometimes tuberous roots. This perennial herbaceous plant reaches a maximum of 50-60 cm in diameter and height, although in natural conditions it grows to a meter in size.

It is thanks to the tuberous thickenings of the roots, where moisture accumulates, that the flower easily survives dry periods.

What does chlorophytum look like: the decorative value of an indoor flower

From the fleshy roots grow dense tufts of lanceolate leaves, reaching from 15 to 60 cm in length. The leaves of chlorophytum are long and sword-shaped; they can be either a solid green color or with lighter longitudinal stripes. The front surface of the leaf is smooth, but the back has a central vein that is strongly swollen.

Chlorophytum is a small flower that grows intensively - a young plant becomes an adult in about a year . During the summer, shoots up to 80 cm in length are formed, on which small white inconspicuous flowers are located, and after flowering, vegetative buds are formed, from which young rosettes develop. Along the entire length of the shoot, several inflorescences may be located, which consist of 2-6 greenish-white unsightly peduncles.

The chlorophytum flower does not create a special visual effect, as it looks very simple and inconspicuous. Small white flowers look like miniature lilies. But when numerous leaf rosettes with aerial roots form in their places, the chlorophytum becomes fluffy and elegant. The fruit of the plant is a triangular capsule.

Perhaps everyone knows what this exotic looks like, since until recently there was no apartment or office where it was grown. The main decorative value of the plant is not in its flowers, but in its lush, bright leaves.

Currently, chlorophytum varieties with wider leaves have become popular indoor flowers. They look great, are effective in any interior and do not require complex care. More often the plant is grown in hanging flowerpots, such as ampelous ones, but the flowers also look great on the windowsill. Popularly, the plant is often called “spider” or “green lily”. Its lifespan can be up to 10 years.

The characteristics of the chlorophytum plant will be incomplete without mentioning its amazing property. The fact is that it cleans the air well due to the fact that it absorbs carbon monoxide and formaldehyde, and in return releases oxygen. The more polluted the air in the room, the more intense the flower grows.

Chlorophytum has the ability to neutralize nicotine, so it is very suitable for smokers. Allergy sufferers and those who suffer from diseases of the lungs and bronchi also need it. The plant’s ability to moisturize and purify the air from bacteria has been scientifically proven, and therefore keeping it in residential and office spaces is not only beautiful, but also useful.

Take a look at the photo of how the chlorophytum flower forms leaf rosettes after flowering. It was for them that he was nicknamed, as was said above, “spider”:

What you need to know about growing chlorophytums

Chlorophytum has earned the reputation of an unpretentious plant, and this is why many gardeners value it. But even such an undemanding flower needs proper care.

The rules are very simple, but if you follow them, your pets will delight you with beautiful leaves all year round.

Chlorophytums adapt well to indoor conditions, but do not like drafts, direct sunlight, or sudden temperature changes.

From spring to autumn, the comfortable temperature will be + 20-23°C, in winter from 18°C.

IMPORTANT! Chlorophytums can withstand temperatures up to 8°C, but it is still not worth subjecting the plant to such tests.

If you choose a place in the apartment, then the best option for all varieties of chlorophytum is windows facing west and east. You can grow them on northern windowsills, but then it is important to regulate the lighting and temperature.

The plant does not tolerate direct sunlight, so if you choose a hot southern window for it, do not forget to shade it and be sure to water it regularly.

Chlorophytum reacts to both excess and lack of light, primarily by loss of decorativeness and fading of leaves.

It is best to water through a tray. This will avoid waterlogging of the soil and water getting into the middle of the outlet. If, when watering from above, drops of water still get into the outlet, it is advisable to remove them by blotting them with a cloth or napkin.

Chlorophytums love spraying, so in the summer you can give them water treatments several times a week.

In winter and early spring you can do without spraying. But if the plant is located near heating systems, it is recommended to humidify the air. In this case, chlorophytum will feel comfortable and will not change the striped color of the leaves.

Feature: Chlorophytums (especially crested, cape) have fragile leaves. Therefore, when caring for or replanting, you should handle them very carefully.

We really hope that the information about the types of chlorophytum, as well as some care features, will be useful to you.

Popular types and varieties of chlorophytum: photos, names and descriptions

In total, there are more than 200 different species of this plant in nature. Based on some types of chlorophytum, breeders have created varieties that differ in the size and shape of the leaves, and their color. Only a few of them are popular in home gardening.

The most famous types of chlorophytum:

A very popular and most common species is Chlorophytum crested.

This perennial plant has a lush rosette of long, curved leaves. Chiorophytum comosum 'Variegatum' has a short stem from which green leaves with a white edge grow.

From the center of the leaf rosette appears a long stem with white flowers, similar to lilies, in the place of which, after the end of the flowering period, a young rosette with leaves and roots appears, ready for an autonomous existence.

Popular varieties of Chlorophytum crested:

Vittatum - has a bright green leaf with a light stripe running down the middle;

Variegata - its leaves are light green and have silvery edges;

Ocean - distinguished by a spiral arrangement of variegated leaves with a thin light edging;

Picturatum - green leaves with a yellow stripe in the middle, the original form is characterized by pure green leaves.

Take a look at the photo depicting varieties of Chlorophytum crested and appreciate their visual differences:

Variegated and curly species and varieties of chlorophytum are very spectacular, and therefore they are often used to create flower arrangements.

Another popular species is called Chlorophytum curly (Bonnie).

Currently, it is a fashionable ornamental plant with unusual wavy leaves. The flower has a more compact size than the previous type, due to the fact that its leaves do not stick out to the sides, but are twisted in a spiral. The leaf blade has a smooth surface, and a wide light stripe runs down the center.

Look at the photo at a popular varietal variety of chlorophytum curly called Curty Locks:

The flower has curly spiral-shaped leaves, which makes it very original.

Chlorophytum alata is another common species that has wider, shiny, oval-shaped leaves growing on long petioles. Its other name is orchid star. It is distinguished from other species by the unusual combination of dark green foliage and colored petiole, which can be brown, pink and red.

This species is also characterized by short peduncles, from which a spike-shaped inflorescence is formed. To preserve the brightness of the color, it is recommended to remove the flower stalks, but you can leave them, let them ripen and collect the seeds for further propagation of the plant.

Take a look at the photo of the winged chlorophytum species and its varieties Fire Flash and Green Orange - how unusual and beautiful the colored petioles look:

In these varieties, leaves grow from the middle of the rosette; after a while, side shoots may grow.

Chlorophytum cape.

This species is characterized by a small width of light green leaves - up to 3 cm - despite the fact that they can grow up to 60 cm in length. It differs from other species in that its peduncles are short, and small white flowers bloom on them. It reproduces by dividing the mother bush, as it does not form rosettes. It has a more powerful rhizome than other species.

Chlorophytum Laxum

Another interesting, but not very common species. It has narrow drooping leaves with a thin white stripe along the edge. Forms a dense rosette and often blooms with light flowers.

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Chlorophytum Mboeti

An original look that is visually unlike any other. Its unusual curved leaves have wavy edges.

Pay attention in the photo to the differences between the types of chlorophytum and their names:

They are so different from each other that it is difficult to believe that it is all this plant.

Reviews and recommendations from flower growers

Particularly popular now is a new product on the flower market - Chlorophytum orchidastrum Green Orange. The Ocean variety, which is a compact, bright bush with yellow-green leaves, is no less in demand. Chlorophytum crested Ocean, as well as varieties Variegata and Lemon, will become a real decoration of any flower collection. Chlorophytum is characterized by rapid growth and is considered one of the most unpretentious indoor plants. However, in summer the flower requires abundant watering. According to reviews from experienced gardeners, windows facing east or west are optimal for growing indoor chlorophytum.

The plant needs bright but diffused lighting. Variegated varieties of chlorophytum cannot be cultivated in the shade: due to lack of lighting, the plant loses its decorative coloring.

Young plants need to be replanted annually, and adults - once every 2-3 years. Transplantation is carried out at the end of winter or beginning of spring.

In spring and summer, small white flowers form on thin stalks, followed by rosettes that can be separated from the parent plant and rooted.

Chlorophytum is called the “green indoor healer”: it helps purify the air from harmful substances and improve indoor humidity, which partly explains its enormous popularity.

How to properly care for chlorophytum: home conditions

Chlorophytum is an unpretentious house flower, so beginner gardeners can grow it. And although it forgives its owner for forgetfulness and inattention in care, it requires minimal care. The best option would be to grow exotic plants in hanging flowerpots, and it is also important to protect them from temperature changes and drafts.

The main principle that must be observed when thinking about how to properly care for chlorophytum at home is moderation and restraint in everything. The basic conditions of detention are not particularly difficult and are described below.

The best lighting is diffused sunlight. You can choose any location, as long as it is not too dark; In summer, chlorophytum can be exposed to the air. It grows well on balconies and covered terraces. However, you need to ensure that the place where the flower will be located is protected from rain and wind.

Another interesting feature that needs to be taken into account when choosing conditions for keeping chlorophytum is that if it is kept in a shady place, the bright color of the foliage in variegated species will be lost. If direct sunlight is directed at the flower for a short time every day, this will not harm it, and in the sun the leaves of the plant will only become brighter.

It must be said that chlorophytum can exist in conditions of exclusively artificial lighting - it successfully grows, develops and performs a decorative function. Paradoxically, it is in enclosed spaces that the plant does its best job of purifying the air.

Optimal temperature: room temperature, 18-20 degrees. However, it withstands drops down to 8 degrees well. The minimum short-term temperature is 2 degrees, and if the thermometer shows more than 32 degrees Celsius, then the tips of the leaves of chlorophytum dry out.

The first thing to do in such a situation is to place it in a shady place and remove the darkened areas of the leaves with ordinary garden shears.

The growing season lasts from spring to autumn, and all this time the flower needs plenty of moisture. And if watering when growing a chlorophytum flower should be regular, and during the growing season it is not advisable to allow the substrate to dry out completely, then in winter it is enough to water it only once every 7-10 days.

A very important point in caring for any type of chlorophytum flower at home is the timely removal of moisture from the flowerpot, so as not to create preconditions for its stagnation. This is why drainage and choosing the right flowerpot with holes in the bottom are so important.

It is difficult to find a more famous house flower than chlorophytum. In the 60-70s of the 20th century, it was so popular in our country that it was found in almost every apartment. And they are still actively used for landscaping in schools, kindergartens, hospitals and other institutions, because in addition to excellent decorative qualities, it is one of the most unpretentious indoor plants. Even novice gardeners can grow chlorophytum.

When and how does Chlorophytum bloom?

Chlorophytum - home care and reproduction

The absence of flowers can be for two reasons:

• insufficient lighting;
• untimely transplantation.

The vegetative period of the plant is active, very rarely when the flower does not bloom for a long time

Replanting is necessary to renew the soil by transferring it to a larger pot. During replanting, it is important to inspect the roots and remove all damaged ones, as they accumulate moisture and there is a high risk of shoots rotting. Also, sometimes the tips of the leaves begin to turn black, which is also a sign that the plant is overwatering.

Usually, after a spring transplant, two weeks later the plant produces the first arrows of flower stalks. An indicator of a healthy plant will be the thickness and length of this shoot.

Note! If the plant feels comfortable, it produces flower arrows throughout the active growth period - from spring to winter.

Different varieties bloom differently, but they are all united by the ugliness of their flowers. Chlorophytum is a deciduous ornamental plant that is not a beautiful flowering plant.

• Chlorophytum cape does not bloom at home at all. It reproduces by dividing the root and by children that grow directly on the rosette of the flower.
• Striped and crested chlorophytums produce long shoots on which snow-white flowers with yellow stamens are arranged in a spiral. They are cute, but inconspicuous compared to the green fountain of lush greenery. After flowering, small bushes of children appear at the tips of the shoots of curly chlorophytum. They soon acquire aerial roots and can live on their mother shoots for a long time. Crested varieties grow babies from leaf axils.
• Exotic and unusual varieties of chlorophytum, such as Orange, Laxum and chlorophytum Ocean or Ocean, bloom with unusual spikes of light yellow or greenish flowers.

This interesting spikelet appears as if from a new leaf, which envelops it until the end of flowering

Chlorophytum is ideal for beginner gardeners and is loved by experienced plant breeders. Its unpretentiousness and decorativeness have won the love of designers who use these green fountains in compositions in the open ground. In the home, this herbal friend will be beneficial in purifying the air and with a minimum of hassle in care.

Peculiarities

Chlorophytum is native to South Africa and is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on the trunks of other trees. Chlorophytum has no real roots - only rhizomes in which it actively stores moisture. Therefore, it tolerates long dry periods and lack of regular watering well.

The leaf blades of Chlorophytum are narrow, long, light green, sometimes with white or yellow stripes. The bush is low, up to 60 cm in diameter. With proper watering and favorable conditions, soon after planting numerous airy tendrils begin to hang from the pot. At their ends new leaf rosettes appear, which are called “babies”. With their help, the flower multiplies and also evaporates excess moisture more intensively. Over time, new tendrils grow from the “babies”, and this is how green cascades are formed, for which this plant is so valued.

Chlorophytum flowers are inconspicuous - small, single, white, with bright yellow stamens.

Chlorophytum curly

Chlorophytum Curly or Bonnie (Chlorophytum comosum variegatum Bonnie) has leaves that wrap around the pot rather than hanging down. There is a wide white stripe along the green leaf, and babies form at the ends of the shoots.

Orange chlorophytum flower - description and care

The leaf shape is linear-lanceolate, the root system is tuberous and thick, thanks to which the plant is able to accumulate a large volume of water, which is used in dry times.

When Chlorophytum begins to bloom, the plant produces a long tendril, at the edge of which small white flowers appear. Flowering duration is 6 months, which begins in March and ends in August. At the end of the period, fruits are set and rosette children with aerial roots appear.

Important! Only adult individuals produce mustaches, so you can count on flowering and reproduction of the shrub by children two years after planting.

When the plant grows, the crown completely covers the stem and soil. To ensure that the shrub has a decorative appearance, annual formative pruning and pinching is carried out. Leaves are pruned at the root only in case of weakness or disease of the plant.

Caring for curly chlorophytum

Chlorophytum Bonnie requires almost no care at home. It tolerates long-term drought well; it can stand even if it is not watered for a whole month. It is from the roots that it will take moisture all this time. Visually, the plant will look dull and lethargic, and the curls will quickly straighten out. But the previous one will resume with the first watering.

Curly look

Good to know! You can prevent a lack or oversaturation of moisture by observing the appearance of the leaves. Insufficient or excessive watering is indicated by brown coloring or spots on the leaves.

If the leaves of a plant have dried out, simply cut them off; this will not affect the health of the plant. In winter, watering is reduced to once a week.

Chlorophytum loves spraying and showering; periodically the leaves need to be wiped from dust and dirt, especially in the hollow.

Poor living conditions can lead to infection of striped chlorophytum with parasites:

• mealybug;
• aphids;
• scale insect;
• spider mites.

In case of disease, mechanical leaf cleaning and insecticides are used.

A well-known plant variety is Curty Locks. It has leaves with similar colors that curl into a spiral.

Each type of chlorophytum that produces a mustache with a rosette needs to be replanted once every 2-3 years. Such specimens grow very quickly and completely fill the entire volume of the pot with roots. If the pot is not suitable, the plant stops growing and producing flower stalks.

Optimal soil composition:

• leaf soil;
• turf land;
• humus soil;
• sand.

Mature shrubs respond well to the addition of bone meal to the soil. If the bush is too large, then it can be divided into several small bushes. Dividing a bush not only reduces its size, but also rejuvenates and prolongs the life of the bush.

The procedure is carried out as follows. The flower is watered abundantly in advance so that all the soil gets wet and becomes soft. After a few hours, the plant can be removed from the pot without the risk of damaging the roots.

After the bush is removed, the roots are unraveled. Chlorophytum is divided into several parts and planted in pots with light nutritious soil. This is where the manipulations end, so the method is rightfully considered the simplest and fastest.

Varieties

In total, there are about 200 species of chlorophytum in nature. Their names usually reflect the characteristics of their leaf blades.

• Crested or komosum. The most famous type of chlorophytum, with long and narrow emerald leaves. In the center of each leaf blade there is one bright white wide stripe or several narrow stripes. When a flower shoots out an 80-100 cm arrow, 5-7 white flowers appear on it. After they fade, a “baby” appears at the end of the airy whisker.

• Curly (Bonnie). This variety of chlorophytum leaves reach 60 cm in length and no more than 3 cm in width. The leaves form dense basal rosettes, from which short, numerous flower stalks are produced. This species does not form long airy whiskers with “babies”, so its reproduction occurs by dividing the mother bush.

• Cape. This variety is very similar in appearance to Chlorophytum curly, but its leaves are much longer - from 90 to 100 cm. But, like Bonnie, it does not produce flower stalks and does not form “babies”. Reproduction occurs by dividing the mother bush.

• Winged or orange (orchid star). Only an experienced gardener will recognize this plant as chlorophytum, since it is completely different from related species. Its leaf blades are wide, elliptical in shape, pointed at the ends. It reaches a height of 30-40 cm. The leaf petioles are fleshy and bright orange, which is why this species got its name. The central vein, as well as the warp of the leaf blades of young leaves, are orange. Over time, the leaves, with the exception of the central part, become completely green. The peduncles are short, the flowers are collected in inflorescences resembling a cob. “Children” are formed at the base of the mother bush.

In order for the flower to always retain its rich orange color, you should cut off the extra “babies” and flower stalks, on which the plant consumes water and nutrients.

• Variegated . This variety was bred by breeders. It is distinguished by leaves with stripes of white, yellow and cream tones. Forms long airy mustaches with “babies”.

• Laxum . The rarest type of chlorophytum. Forms a dense basal rosette of leaves, but does not form airy mustaches. Unlike other species, it reproduces well by seeds. The leaves are narrow - no more than 1.5 cm, framed along the edges with white stripes.

Chlorophytum crested

Chlorophytum comosum has a short stem and light green shoots. The leaf shape is narrow-lanceolate, the arrangement is arched. Each leaf is long and curved, striped in color.

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On each specimen, flowers are formed at the ends of the shoots, which are subsequently transformed into shoots. The length of the peduncles is up to 1 meter. They have castings and roots, so they are used for propagation.

Mature plants produce so many shoots that they form a kind of curtain. It is the leaves that give the appearance a decorative look, and the flowers, which are not always noticeable against their background.

How does the chlorophytum plant bloom?

At home, flowering rarely occurs due to lack of lighting or temperature. This can only be achieved in a greenhouse.

In the people and in stores you can often hear the name chlorophytum comosum, we are talking about a tufted crested species, and from Latin the name is translated as “green plant”.

Note! The plant emits an aroma that attracts cats and dogs, but the sap of the bush is not poisonous and does not harm either animals or people.

Crested species

In the process of cultivation, which has lasted for more than 200 years, on the window sills of flower growers, crested chlorophytum has adapted to the home climate and has become resistant to various diseases.

Popular varieties

The most common varieties are presented below:

• Vittatum - has a green leaf with a longitudinal white stripe in the middle.
• Variegatum - on the contrary, the leaf is green in the middle and the edges are silvery.
• Maculatum - yellow stripes run along the entire leaf.
• Curty Locks - leaves are long, wide, and curl into a spiral.
• Mandainum - distinguished by one longitudinal yellow stripe.
• Ocean - the leaves have a light edge, the shape of the shoots is spiral.

It is worth highlighting some unique varieties. The first is Chlorophytum cv Charlotte. A distinctive feature is the absence of whiskers, so propagation is carried out exclusively by dividing the bush and seeds.

What does chlorophytum look like? Lemon is a low variety, maximum height up to 30 cm. Shade-tolerant, moisture-loving, prefers light-drained soils. The variety was named Chlorophytum Lemon due to the color of the leaves, which have a yellow tint.

The variety Blue Pearl or Pearl Chlorophytum raises many questions. Chinese online stores actively offer to buy hanging pearl chlorophytum for growing from seeds. Sellers display photographs of a plant with long, drooping shoots strewn with blue beads. It’s difficult to ignore such an offer, but experienced flower growers know that this is nothing more than a deception.

The secret is out! A similar plant that is modified in photo editors is called Rowley's ragwort. Its shoots are indeed covered with small balls, however, green. In reality, a flower with blue pearls does not exist.

Godson Rowley

A relatively new variety is Ocean, which appeared in 2012. The plant does not form children; the leaves are light green in color, up to 60 cm in length, and curl into a spiral as they grow.

The winged variety (Orange, Marmalade, Orchidstar) has green leaves, shoot cuttings are bright orange, and the edges of the leaves also have a thin orange outline. The leaves from a dense rosette grow up to 10 cm in length. The peduncle is quite small, and the flowers are arranged spirally in relation to each other.

Each hanging rosette can be planted in a separate pot, thus obtaining a separate plant specimen. Rosettes with 4-5 leaves and small aerial roots are used. Without tearing them away from the shoot, the rosettes are buried in the soil and watered. In just 2-3 weeks the baby will take root and can be cut off.

Young specimens are transplanted into bowls or small pots. A mixture of leaf, turf and humus soil is prepared in equal proportions, sand is added.

New varieties

Relatively recently, breeders have developed new varieties of Chlorophytum crested, which are very popular among gardeners:

• Variegatum - this variety has lighter stripes along the edges of each leaf;

• Vittatum - this chlorophytum is distinguished by a white stripe in the center of the leaf;

• Mboyeti - this variety is characterized by the dark emerald color of the leaves with wavy edges;

• Atlantic - this variety has thin, delicate, slightly curly leaves;

• Ocean - the leaf blades of this variety are not as long as others, and are framed at the edges with white stripes;

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• Maculatum - differs from other varieties in large leaves with yellow stripes;

• Curty Locks is a chlorophytum with broad, green and white striped leaves that curl in spirals.

Planting and caring for chlorophytum

• Flowering: from March to the end of the growing season.
• Lighting: bright sunlight in the morning, bright diffused light from midday.
• Temperature: during the growing season - normal for a living room, in winter - not lower than 10 ˚C.
• Watering: in hot weather, frequent (2-3 times a week) and plentiful, the rest of the time regular, but moderate.
• Humidity: from September to June – normal for living quarters, in summer – increased.
• Pruning: shaping (optional).
• Feeding: during the growing season 2 times a month with liquid mineral fertilizers for decorative deciduous plants.
• Dormant period: from October to January.
• Transplantation: at the end of February or beginning of March: young plants - annually, adults - every other year.
• Reproduction: by seed, by dividing the bush, by lateral shoots.
• Pests: thrips, aphids, nematodes, mealybugs, spider mites.
• Diseases: spotting, root rot, bacterial infections.

Read more about growing chlorophytum below.

The perennial herbaceous plant chlorophytum (lat. Chlorophytum) grows naturally in South Africa and Australia. Scientists are still arguing about which family chlorophytum belongs to - Liliaceae, Agaveaceae or Asparagusaceae. The genus contains about 250 different species. Chlorophytum flowers are distinguished by their unpretentiousness, this is their main advantage over other indoor hanging plants, and therefore novice gardeners willingly grow them. In addition to its unpretentiousness, indoor chlorophytum has other advantages, but we will describe the beneficial properties of chlorophytum in a separate chapter.

Home care rules

Chlorophytum is so loved by many gardeners because it is completely unpretentious in care. To always maintain a neat and attractive appearance of a flower, it is enough to follow simple conditions for its maintenance.

• Watering. It is better to water the flower with settled water at room temperature (or slightly cooler) as the soil dries. However, if the flower is left for 1-2 weeks without watering, it will not die. The leaves may turn pale and lose turgor, but after watering their decorative qualities will be restored. In addition to regular watering, chlorophytum needs to be sprayed with water at least once every 2 weeks and the leaves must be wiped from dust with a damp cloth.

You can also wash the flower in a low-pressure shower. Excessive moisture will not harm it.

• Lighting. Chlorophytum is classified as a shade-tolerant plant, so it is often placed on cabinets, refrigerators and other places where direct sunlight does not reach. Excessive lighting is harmful to the flower; it leads to wilting and yellowing of the leaves. But if you place a flower on the windows of the north side of the apartment, it will feel good.

• Temperature conditions. Chlorophytum is not particularly sensitive to room temperature and its changes. As with many indoor plants, prolonged exposure to temperatures below +16 degrees can be detrimental to it. But in general, it has a very wide climatic comfort zone, and it grows well at temperatures from 20-22 to 30-35 degrees Celsius.

• Soil and fertilizing. This plant is completely unpretentious to the soil in its pot. It feels good both in a light substrate with a high sand content, and in soil rich in organic compounds, peat and humus. Chlorophytum is particularly insensitive to acidity, but excessive acidification of the soil can negatively affect its health.

It is enough to feed the flower 1-2 times a year with mineral fertilizers. They should be added according to the instructions. It is best to do this between May and September.

Plants similar to chlorophytum

Quite often you can find ornamental plants that resemble chlorophytum in appearance and are just as easy to care for.

It should be remembered that almost all heat-loving indoor crops need sufficient lighting, but some of them cannot tolerate direct sunlight.

Reproduction

It is possible to propagate chlorophytum in different ways.

• "Children." Chlorophytum mainly reproduces by small bushes formed on airy tendrils. Usually these bushes are called “babies”. For rooting, it is enough to cut off even a very small “baby” from the airy tendril and place it in moist soil. You can place it in water and wait for the young rhizomes to appear, and then transfer it to the ground.

It is best to plant “babies” at the end of winter - beginning of spring, before the start of the period of active plant growth.

• Seeds. Propagation by seeds is not very popular among gardeners, since this procedure is troublesome, and the germination rate of seeds is quite low - no more than 30 percent. It is better to plant in the spring, when there is active daylight. For better germination, seeds are soaked in gauze a day before planting. Sand and peat soil is prepared in pots, into which planting material is placed to a depth of 5-7 mm. The soil is moistened and covered with film.

Before emergence, greenhouses are kept in a slightly dark place at a temperature of 22-25 degrees Celsius. Crops must be ventilated and moistened daily by spraying to prevent the seeds from being washed out. After 4-6 weeks, single shoots appear.

Seedlings should be opened gradually, increasing the time spent in the light every day. When the seedlings have 2-3 true leaves, they are planted in separate small pots.

• Dividing the bush. Chlorophytum should be divided during spring replanting if the rosette of the mother bush grows excessively. The bush removed from the pot is divided into four equal parts with a sharp knife, the cut areas are sprinkled with charcoal and planted in separate pots.

Chlorophytum winged

Winged chlorophytum (Chlorophytum amaniense) is distinguished by wide, lanceolate, dark green leaves with a narrow base.

The Winged Species has the following varieties:

• Green Orange;
• Fire Flash.

Both varieties of indoor chlorophytum have wide, dark green leaves and orange petioles. To prevent the flower from losing its color saturation, it is better to remove the peduncles. It is recommended to leave them only if further reproduction is necessary.

Seeds for propagation can be purchased, or you can collect them yourself from fruits that develop between February and March. Before planting, the seeds are soaked in water for 24 hours, after which they are placed in light, damp soil; a mixture of leaf soil, peat and sand is ideal. I press the seeds a little into the soil, but do not bury them.

The bowl with seeds is covered with glass or film and placed in a room where the air temperature is more than 22 °C. The first shoots will appear in about 1.5 months. The soil must always be moist; for this it is regularly sprayed.

Gradually, the glass is removed for a few minutes to adapt the sprouts to fresh air. Young chlorophytums can be replanted into separate pots when 2-3 true leaves appear.

Unique variety Green Orange

Each type and variety of chlorophytum has its own characteristics, but most of them are similar in appearance. Having received such a plant, you don’t have to worry about caring for it, but just enjoy the unique, bright appearance of Variegata chlorophytum and other varieties.

Diseases and pests

Chlorophytum is resistant to most diseases and pathogenic insects that attack indoor plants. However, sometimes the flower loses its decorative qualities and looks sick. This can happen for several reasons.

• Excessive moisture and lack of light. These factors lead to rotting of the root system. With this disease, chlorophytum looks wilted, although the soil in the pot is moist. And sometimes brown stripes appear in the middle of the leaves. To save the flower, it needs to be replanted, while cutting off the rotten roots, treating the cut areas with charcoal. After transplantation, the flower should be moved to a more illuminated place.
• Dry air, excess moisture and stagnant water in the pan or excessive amounts of nitrates in the soil. The flower communicates these negative factors with the drying tips of its leaves. To get rid of this, the flower should be replanted, the soil should be changed to a lighter one, and a container of water should be placed near the pot to humidify the air.
• Lack of light and nutrients. At the same time, in striped varieties of the flower, the stripes fade, and the color of the leaves becomes faded. In this case, you should add fertilizer to the soil, and also change the location of the flower to a sunnier one.
• Lack of moisture and dry air. In the hot season, this leads to the fact that the leaves of the plant begin to dry at the roots. Getting rid of this disease is very simple - increase the frequency of watering and spraying.
• Excessive lighting. It leads to the formation of brown spots on the leaves. To prevent this from happening, just move the pot to a more shaded place.
• Rare insects that attack chlorophytum are aphids, nematodes, thrips and mealyworms. You can get rid of them using a folk remedy - gently wipe the leaf blades with a cloth soaked in soapy water, then rinse.

Growing in city apartments: basic rules

Today, caring for chlorophytum at home is considered the easiest; this plant forgives its owner most mistakes, although this does not mean that it will grow on its own. It is best to keep the crested exotic at room temperature at +18°C. It can still tolerate minor changes, but temperatures that are too high or too low can cause brown spots to form on the leaves. It is imperative to protect it from drafts.

• The most optimal location is western, eastern, and southern windows.
• It would not be superfluous to create a screen of tulle to protect from direct rays of the sun.
• It is not recommended to keep the decorative inhabitant in constant shade, as the color of the leaves will lose its brightness and attractiveness.
• Watering is divided by season: spring-autumn - abundant moisture, but in winter the amount of water must be reduced.
• Spraying is carried out only if this hardy creature is standing near heating radiators.
• He doesn't need excessive dry air.
• Feeding is carried out from March to August after one week or two.

Transplantation and subsequent propagation

Chlorophytum is replanted every year or two; the best time for this is February and March. To replant, you need to take a substrate consisting of 1 part leaf soil, one part humus, sand and two parts turf soil. They need to be replanted in spacious flowerpots with good drainage at the bottom. Chlorophytum reproduces by children and division, while the children are simply separated from the peduncle and take root in ordinary soil.

Chlorophytum diseases

Chlorophytum is an unpretentious creature; it can grow well in almost any conditions, which makes it a fairly frequent guest in apartments. It is also valued for its resistance to various diseases and pests. But this does not mean that the indoor chlorophytum flower does not need care and constant monitoring.

It is worth paying attention to a few of the most common problems

• The tips of the leaves turn brown due to improper and insufficient watering, improper feeding, or sudden changes in temperature in the room where it is kept. If this happens, you must immediately find out the cause of this condition, then take appropriate action, for example, provide more frequent watering or start feed.
• The leaves may not be as bright if there is insufficient lighting or the pot for the plant is too cramped. In this case, it is recommended to place the pot in a well-lit place. If this does not help, then transplant the plant into a spacious pot.
• Leaves can become pale and soft not only when there is insufficient lighting, but also when grown in a room that is too hot. Sometimes they even begin to fall sharply. It is recommended to lower the temperature and move it to a more illuminated windowsill.

Chlorophytum, which is easy to care for, can sometimes be affected by certain types of pests. Most often these are scale insects, spider mites. As a result of the damage, the leaves begin to dry out and then fall off as insects feed on the sap of the plant. In this case, you need to inspect the foliage, remove insects with a soapy sponge, and treat the crown and stems with systemic insecticides.

Growing lilacs or any other garden plant is also not without pest invasion. If they are detected in time and treated appropriately, there will be no particular damage to the plant. The stone rose is much more hardy in this regard; it is not afraid of pests, drought and other garden misfortunes.

Beneficial features

It is no coincidence that chlorophytum is one of the most popular houseplants. In addition to its excellent decorative qualities, it also has some useful properties.

• Air purification. This flower absorbs not only carbon dioxide more effectively than many others, but also assimilates carbon monoxide, acetone vapor, formaldehyde and nicotine in its leaves. Therefore, it is highly recommended to keep it in the kitchen and in rooms often smoky with tobacco smoke, as well as where there is a lot of furniture made of chipboard, since it emits formaldehyde in small doses.
• Air humidification. Chlorophytum intensively collects and evaporates moisture, therefore it is a natural air humidifier. This is very useful for people with various pulmonary diseases and for maintaining youthful skin. According to statistics, one flower humidifies the air in an area of ​​2 square meters around itself.
• "Family happiness". According to Feng Shui, this flower is good to keep in the house to maintain a calm family environment and bring harmony to your personal life.
• Good for pets. Owners of cats and small dogs sometimes grow chlorophytum for their pets, as this flower helps cleanse the stomach, is absolutely harmless to them, and also contains some useful vitamins.

For the beneficial properties, care and propagation of chloroitum, see below.

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Useful tips

When choosing plants for the kitchen, you need to consider the following parameters:

• flower size;
• location;
• location relative to heating devices;
• changes in humidity and temperature.

It is very important to consider the size of the plant. A huge flower in a small kitchen would be completely inappropriate.

It is worth considering the location of the plant in the kitchen. It should not interfere with cooking. Avoid placing plants near refrigerator or cabinet doors that open frequently. Also, hanging pots with flowers should not hang very low above your head.

The kitchen is full of appliances that get hot. This is dangerous for plants. That is why you should not place flowers next to an electric kettle, stove, toaster, oven, or bread maker. This may destroy the plant.

During cooking, there may be changes in humidity and temperature, which is why it is worth choosing the right flowers that will not be afraid of all these negative conditions. Here are a few plants that are just perfect for your kitchen space.

General characteristics of chlorophytum

Most adults have seen this flowerpot more than once. About 20-30 years ago, every self-respecting school and clinic was decorated with chlorophytum. What can I say, in many such establishments these unpretentious and, most importantly, indestructible plants are still happily green.

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Chlorophytum is native to southern Africa.

The flowerpot has bright leaves, and also blooms: in spring and summer (and sometimes even in autumn or winter), it grows long “antennae”, which are later covered with small white, star-like flowers.

Not everyone considers such a flower the height of perfection. But cutting off the tendrils without allowing the plant to “go wild” is a mistake - when the flowers fade, chlorophytum children will form here. Hung with offspring, chlorophytum looks even more elegant. In addition, over time, the babies can be separated and planted in pots; the survival rate of the babies is simply crazy.

There are many reasons to grow such a flowerpot.

• It is simply beautiful and fits well into the concept of a “green”, living interior.

• It purifies and humidifies the air in the room (doctors talk about the antiseptic effect of the plant - it kills bacteria floating in the air, so it is especially valued during quarantine periods). In addition, the chlorophytum bush exudes phytoncides that are beneficial to our health, eliminating particles of carbon monoxide and tobacco smoke, as well as formaldehyde, which new furniture and wallpaper generously share with us.
• Beliefs say that chlorophytum attracts prosperity and family happiness into the house.

The plant has no stem. Immediately from the roots, a rosette of dense, sharp-edged leaves, narrow and with a smooth surface, emerges. The length of the leaves can be up to 50 cm. The most interesting thing about chlorophytum is its dense, massive rhizome, consisting not only of roots, but also of small tubers. This is where the flowerpot accumulates moisture, which helps it survive for a long time without watering.

Reproduction methods

Like many plants, chlorophytum can reproduce in three ways: by dividing the bush, by seeds and by lateral shoots (also known as offshoots). Planting seeds at home is not the most convenient and effective method, so the easiest way to propagate chlorophytum is by dividing the bush and children; growing seeds is suitable for more experienced gardeners.

Dividing the bush

As it grows, chlorophytum reaches large dimensions. The pot in which the plant is kept becomes too small over time. On average, once a year it is necessary to divide the bush to get a new plant and give better conditions to the old one. Since chlorophytum has one of the most powerful root systems among indoor plants, its division does not cause difficulties. The bush is divided only in spring.

2-3 hours before dividing, you need to moisten the soil of the plant more than usual

This will protect the roots and allow the procedure to be carried out quickly. When the bush is removed from the pot, you need to free the roots from the remaining soil and carefully untangle them.

Then divide the bush into several parts. All that remains is to transplant the separated parts into a new container.

Reproduction by shoots

An adult chlorophytum plant forms several stems-peduncles, on which rosettes are formed. Some gardeners note that after separating such babies from the main plant, they should be kept in a glass of water for several days. After this, the shoots can be planted in a pot.

Before you start propagation, you should carefully choose the future home of the chlorophytum.

You need to take into account the rapid growth of this flower. Considering that the plant will have to live in a pot for the entire next year without replanting, you need to make sure that the container is of the appropriate size

It is worth noting that not all varieties of chlorophytum form lateral shoots on their shoots.

Growing seeds

When preparing for the procedure, you need to understand that more than half of the seeds do not germinate at all, so you should not expect supernatural results. Before planting, the seeds should be covered with a thin layer of cotton wool and kept in a glass of water for a day, regularly changing the liquid to fresh (every 3-4 hours). The soil, which should contain peat and sand, must be moistened by the time the cotton wool seeds are planted. The top of the container with seeds must be covered with glass or polyethylene. You need to move the container to a warm and dark place and ensure the temperature is 25 degrees, maintaining it constantly.

It is necessary to frequently open and ventilate the soil, as well as spray. After about 30 days, with proper care, sprouts will appear. By gradually increasing the ventilation time, after 10-14 days you can free the container with hatched seeds from the film.

Plant species

Photos of wild species of chlorophytum would not fit into any article - there are almost 200 of them. But these plants are of little interest to us. Give us indoor ones, beautiful and not picky. There are much fewer of them - less than ten species.

Crested

A perennial with bright leaves 40 to 50 cm long.

The species got its name due to the fact that it grows a very large number of leaves. They are curved in an arc.

Peduncles appear from.

The base shade of crested chlorophytum is bright green (this is exactly what we grew in our class). But modern breeders have done a lot of magic on the plant, and now we have many varieties with striped, multi-colored leaves. I will show their photos below.

Bonnie (curly)

The leaves of this species are not only shorter than those of crested chlorophytum, but also slightly curled - instead of provocatively sticking out to the sides, they wrap around the pot.

Foliage shade: on the sides the leaf blade is bright green, in the center there is a noticeable white stripe.

Such bushes also form a long peduncle and grow children at its end.

Cape

The leaves of this plant are still monochromatic, light green. They are lanceolate, that is, long, elongated and sharp at the end (“grass”, in a word). The length of such a leaf plate reaches 60 cm. They are wider than those of previous types.

Some gardeners find this bush a bit boring. But if you plant several varieties of variegated (multi-colored) chlorophytum and one Cape bush in one long container or large pot, you will get a composition that is delightful in its contrast.

This plant does not grow tendrils (or children). A short peduncle appears from a dense leaf rosette, on which small small flowers bloom.

Cape chlorophytum reproduces mainly by dividing a mature bush.

Orange (winged, orchid star)

You can’t even immediately tell from this plant that it is chlorophytum: orange, fleshy petioles, dark green oval leaves on them, a spike-shaped inflorescence in the shape of a cob grows on a short peduncle.

The height of such a bush is from 30 to 40 cm.

Another difference between this species and the others: it is more fastidious in care. Let's say a bush needs to be watered often, the water should never be cold, and water should never get into the leaf rosette.

It is also known that when blooming, such a bush “sheds” - the colors of its leaves become less bright. Therefore, some gardeners immediately remove the peduncle, not wanting to spoil their decorative foliage plant with this “misunderstanding.”

Brief description of the plant

Chlorophytum naturally grows in the shade, but its homeland is Africa, so it is not afraid of either the sun or the heat. In Europe, the plant began to be grown in the 19th century.

Bright leaves of chlorophytum

Chlorophytum is a perennial plant with long hanging leaves and tendrils, from which new rosettes are formed right in the air. Depending on the species, the leaves may be white-green, creamy green, or pure green.

This is one of the most unpretentious plants, which is why it is so popular in offices, where it receives very little attention. According to some sources, it belongs to the asparagus family, according to others - to the Agave family.

The shrub feels great in any light and actively develops in any soil. Chlorophytum is not a garden perennial, but exclusively a house plant.

The roots of Chlorophytum Green are able to accumulate moisture, which is why rare watering has no effect on the shoots. If you provide the flower with ideal growing conditions, it will produce long leaves and multiple hanging children.

The length of each leaf can reach 80 cm, diameter up to 50 cm. The lifespan of the plant exceeds 10 years, after which it can be renewed.

Chlorophytum in the interior.

Interesting! Chlorophytum green brings considerable benefits to others. Its shoots are capable of accumulating harmful substances that float in the air.

To enhance the beneficial effects of the plant, pieces of coal can be placed in the soil or on the tray of the pot, which will also draw in toxins. Together they neutralize cigarette smoke, exhaust gases, and bacteria.

Chlorophytum: species for home cultivation:

• Crested;
• Curly (Bonnie);
• Cape;
• Winged (Orange);
• Variegated;
• Laxum.

The plant is placed in children's rooms, schools, and hospitals. At the same time, it is resistant to flower parasites and diseases.

The most popular varieties

Basically, we can be pampered with crested varieties, and less often - other types of chlorophytum.

Vitatum

Variety of crested chlorophytum.

The leaves of the variety are green, but with a white stripe down the center of the leaf, running along its entire length. Moreover, this stripe can be either ideal, as if drawn under a ruler, or vague, gradually expanding.

Variegata

But this crested plant is colored exactly the opposite: the middle of its leaves is lush green, and the sides are light, even a little silver.

Ocean

It is similar to the previous variety (also green leaves with white sides), but this tufted bush has leaves arranged in a spiral. Although in fact, this is clearly visible only on a young, “skinny” plant, and only if you look closely.

Laxum

Another crested chlorophytum with green leaves edged with white. This time they grow in the shape of a fan (and this is also not very noticeable).

Maculatum

The last variety of crested chlorophytum in this list, it is also the brightest and most unusual: its longitudinal stripe (and quite wide) is colored yellow, and the leaves on the sides are green.

Green Orange

The most popular variety of winged chlorophytum.

The bush has pronounced differences in its appearance: noticeable orange petioles and dark shiny leaves. Green Orange differs from other winged chlorophytums in having longer petioles, but at the same time the compact size of the bush (30 cm).

Fire Flash

Another successful winged chlorophytum.

It differs from the previous variety in having lighter petioles.

It can also be called a sissy - for example, such a flowerpot does not like bright light, preferring partial shade, and the soil in the pot of this plant should never dry out completely (although such chlorophytum will not grow in a puddle either).

Signs and superstitions

Chlorophytum was popularly dubbed “family happiness.” There is an opinion that this indoor flower responds to the surrounding energy. If a plant, even with proper care, withers and disappears, this indicates an unfavorable environment. When a flower looks well-groomed and healthy, it means that mutual understanding and happiness reign in the house.

The rapid growth of a flower promises the owner quick success and possible favorable changes in his personal life.

Also, it is often compared to a spider's web. It is believed that it is a barrier, delaying the negative impact that appears on its owners.

Many positive magical properties are attributed to chlorophyte. It brings happiness, good luck, helps improve destiny, protects peace and well-being in the family, calms, and smoothes out conflicts. And these are not all the qualities that people have endowed with this unique flower.

More details about chlorophytum in the video:

Let's summarize

• Chlorophytum has about 200 species. But only 4 are considered known indoor plants: chlorophytum crested, cape, curly and orange.
• Crested is the most popular species. It has many varieties with pure green or variegated (decorated with light green and/or white, less often yellow stripes) leaves.
• Curly is easy to confuse with “colored” crested, but the leaves of such a flowerpot curl slightly.
• Cape is a modest plant with uniform, bright green leaf blades.
• Finally, orange chlorophytum is a separate species of plant with semicircular leaves and bright, orange petioles. This type also has varieties. The most famous is Green Orange.

No matter what type and variety of such a home flower you buy, care for the crested, cape and curly species will be the same.

Types and varieties

Several varieties of chlorophytum have become widespread in indoor floriculture. Plant species and varieties differ not only in shape and structure, but also in the basic color of the leaves.

The most popular forms of chlorophytum cultivated in home floriculture include several varieties with excellent decorative properties.

Most varieties and varieties form simple white flowers, and after flowering, aerial rosettes are formed, suitable for further propagation of indoor crops.

Transplantation is a requirement

The roots of chlorophytum are very dense, wide, elastic with oblong tubers. Even in one year they grow greatly, so regular transplanting into a larger pot is simply necessary. If this is neglected, the plant may stop growing and stop forming flower stalks.

In a cramped pot, the roots of chlorophytum are tightly intertwined; it has long needed a transplant

It is simply impossible to grow a large and beautiful chlorophytum bush without ever replanting it. The main reasons for the necessary replanting: either the pot has become cramped, or the need to renew the depleted soil with a more nutritious one.

Video: replanting after purchase, replacing the soil mixture, moving to a pot of the right size

Step-by-step instructions for replanting homemade chlorophytum

1. Water the plant generously and let it stand for a while so that the soil softens and the roots are not damaged when digging out the earthen ball.
2. As soon as the flower along with the soil is removed from the pot, the chlorophytum should straighten the roots, being careful not to damage them.

   The chlorophytum roots curled up in a cramped pot need to be helped to straighten out.

3. Having removed excess soil from the roots with your hands, we place the bush in a prepared container with a new or updated nutrient mixture.
4. After replanting, water the plant again.
5. If a pot of suitable size is not found, you can plant the chlorophytum in two or three smaller pots, carefully dividing the bush with a knife along with the roots.

Video: how to transplant chlorophytum into the correct soil

Chlorophytum is ready to grow in any soil, but if you intend to grow a healthy and lush bush that can reward you with beautiful foliage and active flowering, it is important to plant it in a nutritious substrate. The most suitable soil mixture consists of equal parts of leaf and turf soil, humus and river sand.

If the soil mixture is purchased in a store, it is recommended to take a light substrate with a pH level of 6 to 7.5, since the crop prefers slightly acidic soil. If you are not in the mood to bother with preparing the soil for the flower, then take any, because under other favorable conditions, chlorophytum will forgive you this negligence.

Video: to grow a beautiful bush, take care of the right soil composition

Planting in hydrogel

In addition to soil, hydrogel is excellent for growing. But when using it you need to adhere to some rules. To plant in hydrogel, it is better to take a young plant - the adaptation process will go much faster than in an adult. If the plant was previously in the ground, the roots should be washed thoroughly before immersion in the hydrogel. Add water to the swollen hydrogel rarely and carefully. Do not place a plant planted in hydrogel in a place that is too bright. Do not forget to fertilize occasionally; the solution with fertilizing should be slightly concentrated. The hydrogel should be washed periodically in running water to avoid possible unpleasant odors.

It is better to plant young plants in hydrogel

Can be planted in a florarium, or temporarily in an aquarium

In small apartments, a florarium is a worthy replacement for bulky greenhouses. Thanks to the closed space, it maintains a special microclimate favorable for the growth and development of many plants.

Chlorophytum can also be grown in florariums, but not in fashionable mini ones, where due to its rapid growth it will have to be constantly replaced with new specimens. and in larger ones, for example, in large aquariums or display cases, both open and closed.

In large florariums there is always a place for chlorophytum

Some people use chlorophytum for landscaping aquariums. But we must remember that the plant will not be able to be submerged under water for a long time - after a few months it will have to be taken out and planted in the ground. But you can root cuttings in an aquarium.

Video: an attempt to place chlorophytum in an aquarium

Climbing indoor flowers

The vines and ivies that climb the interior walls of the rooms create an unrealistically beautiful effect. The house is filled with lightness and freshness. With the help of climbing plants you can create a real paradise in your home.

Monstera

A plant that will quickly spread its aerial roots onto any pole or net and tightly entwine the space allotted for it with huge leaves of an unusual carved shape.

Cissus

Cissus is an ornamental plant of the grape family, native to tropical islands. With its antennae, the cissus clings to the supports and crawls along them. The clear advantage of this climbing plant is that it blooms all year round.

Tricolor morning glory

Outdoor morning glory is an annual plant, but its indoor species will grow in the house for many years. Morning glory has very large, bright green leaves and blooms with colorful flowers.

Wax ivy Hoya

If you put a minimum of effort into gartering and replanting, you can cover your home wall with a very impressive look of ivy. Hoya flower umbrellas have an unusual appearance, their surface is perfectly glossy, as if each leaf was carefully covered with a thin layer of wax.

Stephanotis

A very beautiful and large vine, the second name of which is Madagascar jasmine. Stephanotis delights with flowers of pale pink and purple shades, which exude a delicate aroma similar to the smell of street jasmine.

Syngonium

A one and a half meter plant that quickly climbs supports. Different varieties have different foliage colors - from cream to variegated combined colors. The peculiarity of any type of syngonium is that the older the plant becomes, the more bizarre the shape of its leaves becomes.

Dipladenia Mandeville

A tropical climbing plant covered with large (up to 10 cm in diameter) flowers. Dipladenia feels great not only indoors, but with its help you can weave balconies, loggias, verandas and gazebos.

Indoor flowers for children

Young children have a keen sense of nature and are drawn to it. Therefore, it is worth placing a living plant in their room that they can study and enjoy caring for. But this flower should be harmless, and even better, useful for the child.

Lemon Tree

Decorative lemon is an excellent solution for a children's room. The tree goes through the entire cycle: from flowering to small fruits, which will delight any young naturalist. In addition, the leaves release essential oils, which are very beneficial for breathing and disinfect the air.

Violet

A miniature and not picky violet can fit perfectly into the interior of a children's room. It has velvety leaves and small beautiful flowers that a child can use in creativity and even decorate culinary masterpieces.

Tradescantia

A plant with beautiful colorful leaves makes children very happy. In addition, this plant is so harmless that it is even eaten.

Cypress

A very good option for a children's room. Cypress has antiseptic and repellent properties. And the appearance of a miniature soft Christmas tree is very attractive to kids.

Peperomia

Peperomia also has antibacterial properties and its foliage contains phytoncides that kill fungi and mold. Many pediatricians recommend keeping this plant if the child has a weak immune system or suffers from pulmonary diseases.

Decembrist

A bright plant that children love for its variegated foliage and bizarre shapes.

Indoor flowers for the bathroom

Designers like to equip modern bathrooms with living plants. This solution makes the bathroom a heavenly oasis where you want to relax. And despite the fact that the conditions in bathrooms are quite specific, there are several types of plants that thrive in such rooms.

Dracaena Sandera

Because of its shape of shoots, dracaena is nicknamed home bamboo . This plant grows very quickly, even in an ordinary glass container.

Orchid

Many people believe that an orchid requires extra care and attention. However, in the wild of the tropics it is a plant that parasitizes the trunks of other trees and this flower only needs high humidity to survive. Therefore, orchid varieties such as paphiopedilum or phalaenopsis will feel right at home in the bathroom on a tropical island.

Philodendron

A plant that lives in hanging pots and at very high humidity levels. Therefore, hanging containers with these flowers placed in a damp room grow very quickly and hang in beautiful clusters.

Calathea

A plant that is ready to live in one hundred percent humidity and practically does not need sunlight. It has large bright green leaves that fit perfectly into bathroom designs.

Nephrolepis

Nephrolepis is one of the representatives of ferns. Therefore, it loves to be in a humid atmosphere. But this plant also needs sunlight, so it is suitable for bathrooms with a window.

Chlorophytum

A very unpretentious plant in terms of lighting, but it loves humidity. Therefore, it is an ideal option for the bathroom.

Chlorophytum transplant

Young ones are replanted once a year, as the root system grows quickly. For adults, once every two years is enough.

When replanting, the soil is renewed.

Drainage of at least 2 cm is required.

Transplanted by transshipment . The pot is chosen wide and deep.

It is important to handle fragile leaves very carefully - they break easily.

After transplanting, place it in partial shade for a while.