The name Spathiphyllum comes from the shape of the leaves of this flower, reminiscent of the ancient Greek spatha (sword). According to an old legend, the Goddess Astarte, celebrating her wedding, gave this plant as a gift to one girl, having previously invested all her care, love and joyful feelings of the wedding day into it. Filled with love, joy and happiness, the flower promised to bring the grace of marriage to everyone who cares for it with a pure heart, care, and attention, as well as to improve relationships in an already established family. That is why spathiphyllum is surrounded by signs and superstitions that have survived to this day.
Description of plants for home
Spathiphyllum is a perennial that was first discovered in the nineteenth century. Its favorite habitat is marshy areas in tropical river valleys. The plant is characterized by the absence of a stem; the leaves grow from the ground. The leaf blade is elongated, shaped like an oval. The species is evergreen, the most optimal temperature for flowering is 22°C. Does not tolerate drafts and prefers high humidity levels.
If you provide good care, you can achieve the appearance of a cob that grows on a long shoot, shrouded in a white blanket. Due to the formation of the veil, the flower is also called “white sail”. Under natural conditions, this formation serves to attract pollinators.
Flowering occurs in cream-colored flowers and can be observed in spring. Spathiphyllum has earned popularity due to its unpretentiousness.
Interesting! It is possible to achieve spathiphyllum flowering twice a year; for this it is necessary to create the most comfortable conditions for its existence.
Is it possible to keep spathiphyllum in the house?
There are many different signs that do not recommend keeping spathiphyllum at home. One of the worst signs is the drying out of the plant. This fact can be explained by the lack of humidity in the house; spathiphyllum, a tropical plant, for normal existence, the moisture level must be higher than usual. Another reason may be keeping the flower on the windowsill on the south side.
The key to long life and good flowering is proper care. This will prevent unnecessary worries on the part of the plant’s superstitious owners.
Folk signs
Spathiphyllum is one of the favorite indoor plants among many, especially unmarried women. That’s why it is also called “women’s happiness.” It is believed that by planting this indoor flower at home, you can soon meet your betrothed, get married, and if you already have a spouse, the plant will help maintain family harmony and help with the birth of a child. Among all the signs, the following can be distinguished:
- Helps develop a sense of beauty. Spathiphyllum can be a wonderful decoration for an apartment and will fit into any interior.
- Can have a positive effect on health if given to someone who is sick.
- Spathiphyllum will cope well with depression, help its owner survive a difficult breakup, and even find a new partner.
- To cope with your significant other’s suspicions of cheating and regain lost trust and attention, you need to place the flower pot in the most visible place.
- This plant will help improve your financial situation.
- The flower will also restore an optimistic mood and increase self-esteem.
The greatest positive effect of spathiphyllum at home is noticeable if it is given as a gift to a representative of the stronger sex for any holiday. It doesn’t matter who, colleague, neighbor or father. After receiving the gift, it is worth keeping an eye on it. If it blooms within a short time, then the girl will soon find her love. A flower presented to an unmarried woman by her sister, who is married, will show a good result. At the same time, it is worth accompanying your gift with wishes for well-being.
Spathiphyllum can be purchased independently in the form of a small shoot. It's better to do it on women's days of the week. When purchasing, you must leave a tip, and it is strictly not recommended to take change, otherwise there is a risk of spoiling your luck.
Interesting! It is better to buy a flower from a fair-haired girl or woman with blue or gray eyes. In this case, he will better settle down at home and have maximum influence on the search for his betrothed.
Why is the spathiphyllum flower called women's happiness?
According to a legend dating back to Ancient Greece, Astarte, the goddess of love, was about to get married and on this occasion decided to endow the spathiphyllum flower with amazing powers. She gave him the ability to bring happiness and love to people. The goddess gave a flower shaped like a heart to a girl who was unmarried. She presented it at the wedding celebration to her friends, who were supposed to look after him in order to find happiness.
Since then, a tradition has developed to present spathiphyllum to unmarried ladies. His further fate depends on the owner. It will either dry up or begin to bloom and bring good news home. In order to “make friends” with a flower, you need to provide good care, spray it on time and at the same time talk to it. Soon, changes will begin that will improve your personal life and bring happiness home:
- girls who are not married may notice pleasant changes in their appearance - they will become more attractive to men, and a sparkle will appear in their eyes;
- in case of disagreements with your husband, it is recommended to purchase spathiphyllum and try not to argue with your spouse and not pay attention to his discontent, but to greet him kindly and warmly;
- “female happiness” will also help you wait for the long-awaited pregnancy;
- the plant will be useful during childbirth and will make it easier;
- If you place the potty right in the bedroom, you can avoid family quarrels even in the most difficult situations.
A well-groomed plant can resolve any conflict, both between spouses and between generations. It will reduce feelings of dissatisfaction and set you in a positive mood.
Interesting! If you look at the spathiphyllum bud from the side, you can see the outlines of a pregnant belly, which many explain by its magical power in facilitating the conception of a child.
Signs on the behavior of a flower
Women's happiness feels the energy of the owners. By changes in the appearance of spathiphyllum, you can predict events that will happen in life:
- Bloomed. A good omen, especially if several buds appear. It portends good luck and prosperity for everyone who lives in the apartment. It is worth paying attention to the appearance: when it is round, as if pregnant, then you should expect a quick addition to the family.
- Withered. If, with proper care, the plant withers and turns yellow, there are different interpretations of the sign. The first is that young people are not made for each other and will soon separate. The second is related to finances. According to signs, fading leaves warn of possible financial losses. If a married couple is drying up, then they need to reconsider their relationship - the flower tries to extinguish scandals, but its energy cannot withstand strong negativity. Spouses need to try to find mutual understanding, or divorce will happen soon.
- Crying. Sometimes the moisture appearing on the plant is called “widow’s tears.” But a crying flower does not portend anything bad - this is how it gets rid of excess accumulated liquid.
A flowering plant is always good.
In the apartment where spathiphyllum has bloomed, there is a harmonious atmosphere, there is no misunderstanding. When a bush gets sick with proper care, this portends possible troubles. After analyzing the situation, you can try to prevent material losses and improve relationships. If the condition of the flower begins to improve after this, this is a sign that everything was done correctly.
Anthurium and spathiphyllum are 2 “happiness” at once
According to one of the signs, anthurium and spathiphyllum are placed in the same room. The first means “male happiness”, and the second means “female happiness”. Anthurium is a symbol of masculinity, reliability and manifestation of courage by the male half of humanity. However, keeping such plants in one place is extremely wrong. They need different care. While the shady side is preferred for spathiphyllum, anthurium needs the sun. Although both need regular spraying, they do not like excessive watering, as this can lead to rotting of the roots.
Interesting! If the spouses decide to have both plants, then care responsibilities should be shared. The wife should care for the anthurium, and the man should care for the spathiphyllum. It is with this division that the plants will show all their magical properties and prolong family happiness and well-being.
Features of caring for spathiphyllum
In order for an indoor flowerpot to bring positive emotions and energy, it must be properly looked after. Spathiphyllum can bestow pure energy on a girl caring for a flower.
The houseplant is unpretentious in care. “Women's happiness” loves soft sunlight and is afraid of direct rays.
It is necessary to regularly irrigate the soil and spray the leaves. The main thing is not to overdo it, otherwise excess moisture will lead to blackening of the branches and death of the root system. This is especially dangerous if the room is cold. The room temperature should not fall below +18°C.
A sign of insufficient care is the lack of flowering. In order to fix this, you need to eliminate the reasons:
- The plant's pot is too large. In this case, you need to wait until the roots fill it.
- Spathiphyllum needs a transplant.
- The flower received too much water or, conversely, lacks moisture.
- No feeding. Perhaps the sprout is lacking nutrients.
The plant begins to bloom only with proper care. Spathiphyllum does not like drafts. If there are strong air currents, it is recommended to move the pot to a safe place.
Bad superstitions for women: isn’t a flower a muzhegon?
Many indoor flower lovers are afraid to start and grow spathiphyllum. There is an opinion that with the appearance of the first bud, the house in which the flower grows and its owner will be shunned by men.
Sometimes small droplets of water form on the leaf blades, which are popularly called “widow’s tears.” However, this is not due to superstition; almost all tropical plants have this property. This way they get rid of excess fabric moisture, which can also be an indicator of imminent rain outside.
In this case, you should discard prejudices, because spathiphyllum is not dangerous, but is a very attractive plant that will decorate the house and delight guests. And in order for it to bring happiness, it is recommended to smell the blooming bud together with your other half. And if the flower has dried up, it is better to store it in a locked container.
Magic rituals involving spathiphyllum
Due to the fact that spathiphyllum is associated with many magical phenomena in people’s lives, there are various rituals that are designed to attract good luck, love and wealth.
Ritual for meeting your loved one
This ceremony is carried out at the flowering stage of spathiphyllum. To perform it, you need to choose a night from Thursday to Friday, it is important that there is a full moon. The flower pot is placed on the windowsill, and they begin to read a plot that talks about the desire for happiness and love. There are no specific words; it is important to speak from the bottom of your heart what is in your soul.
This ritual must be repeated every full moon. In this way you can “order” the physical condition and appearance of your chosen one. There is a high probability that after a short time everything will come true.
Ritual with spathiphyllum to attract money into the house
To attract financial status, the plant must be placed near the box with all the savings. A coin of any denomination is placed under the flower pot. It is designed to increase wealth. For the most powerful effect, it is recommended to place a fake key on the leaves, hanging it on a green ribbon, which is a symbol of financial well-being.
Then they make a conspiracy to increase income or increase profits or any material benefits. After the flowering process is completed, the green ribbon is replaced with the same one only red.
Magic properties
The very first flower that blooms in a home is characterized by amazing power. It promotes harmony and balance. The number of disagreements between household members is reduced. They forget about previous claims and grievances. The atmosphere in the house becomes harmonious and pleasant. People begin to believe in their own potential.
Some rituals performed with the help of Women's Happiness turn out to be very effective.
Ritual to attract money
The plant should be placed in the room where the savings are located. The pot must be placed on a yellow coin. A green tape along with the key should be fixed on the piece of paper. Then the person must voice his dream out loud or mentally in order to launch its implementation. After the flower blooms, the green ribbon changes to red. The key is also outweighed. After the ritual, the person learns about the inheritance. Alternatively, his salary will be increased, he will start his own business, or make a profitable deal. A marriage proposal from a wealthy partner is not excluded.
Ritual to attract love
It is important to carry out this ritual in an optimistic frame of mind. The flower should be carefully cut and an apology should be made to it. Then you need to undress and stand in front of the mirror. It is desirable that it be large. Afterwards, the fair sex should touch the plant to the face, head and body. It is necessary to introduce your lover and move it along the neck, and then across the chest.
What does spathiphyllum mean in Feng Shui?
According to Taoist teachings, spathiphyllum is considered a symbol of girlish happiness and family well-being. The greatest manifestation of its properties can be observed during the flowering period. The flower pot should be placed in the bedroom near the head of the room. Here the flower will release the most powerful energy. Also in this place, energy flows will be strong and circulate well. The location should be in the southwest, it is responsible for attracting love. The plant must be transplanted into a new pot and placed on a stand, thereby creating a center of home well-being.
Interesting! When performing rituals designed to attract happiness or wealth, the main thing is to believe in the result, making slander from the bottom of your heart, then the result will not be long in coming.
Spathiphyllum aroma
Remember how important a harmonious, balanced aroma is for every person. Now imagine that wonderful smell generator, which may be barely noticeable, but, nevertheless, has a truly magical effect. The same thing happens with our extraordinary plant:
- place a flower where it will be in the center of all events - and your husband will completely disappear his distrustful attitude towards you, and he will forget about his former suspicion forever;
- give gifts with the “Women’s Happiness” flower you purchased, but only from the bottom of your heart - and you will help a long-sick person quickly cope with an old illness;
- for those who cannot find a sense of style, the plant helps them become a sophisticated fashionista, and if such a flower has settled in your home, then you can easily furnish it in such a way that your guests will be completely delighted with your original design;
- For many people, the divine plant helps increase self-esteem, while for others it can inspire healthy ambitions and confident personal growth.
Judging by the signs, such flower abilities as suppressing depression and other extraordinary qualities are especially valued:
- spathiphyllum confidently heals the soul of a person who has lost a loved one or has gone through a severe break in personal relationships;
- this flower has a remarkable ability to quietly breathe optimism into you, thanks to this plant, you again look at the world with a smile on your face.
What does spathiphyllum bloom mean?
The flowering of spathiphyllum is a wonderful phenomenon, which is accompanied by the release of an aroma that fills the air with the energy of love and is a symbol of future changes in your personal life:
- For married women, the flowering of spathiphyllum confirms that her husband loves her and remains faithful. But it can also be a symbol of upcoming pregnancy. You can even determine the gender of the unborn baby by the color of the bedspread: a dark shade promises the birth of a boy, while a light or white bedspread indicates that there will be a girl.
- If there are quarrels in the family or even in the process of divorce, the flowering of this type of plant can warn that the family can be saved. And you should make peace with your spouse; you cannot make rash decisions.
- For an unmarried lady, the blossoming spathiphyllum will be a warning about the imminent meeting of a soul mate, who will become a spouse.
What does it mean for a flower to wilt?
If the spathiphyllum begins to dry out suddenly or wither, there is no need to rush into worrying about superstitions. You should not think that this sign means a quick break with your loved one. First, you need to check whether all the conditions for keeping the plant were correctly observed. Most likely, the flower withers due to irregularities in care or the appearance of a disease or the process of rotting roots.
During flowering, the plant spends a lot of nutrients on the formation of buds, so the leaf blades may begin to dry out or wither at the tips.
If the leaves began to turn black, then most likely the watering and maintenance regime was violated. In this case, it is necessary to reduce the amount of watering water and remove the flower from the draft. And if the leaves dry out, then you should spray them more often. If problems arise, it is recommended to fertilize the plant and change its location so as not to expose it to drafts. And if the spathiphyllum does not bloom at all, then perhaps it needs to be transplanted into a pot of a different size.
How to avoid the consequences predicted in signs
In accordance with various signs and superstitions, spathiphyllum cannot be called muzhegon. It relieves loneliness and patronizes single women who want to find the joy of motherhood. To prevent bad superstitions from coming true, you should pay enough attention to spathiphyllum. Caring includes more than just routine care. You should talk to women's happiness and share secrets.
Attention! The deterioration of the spathiphyllum, taking into account superstitions, may indicate upcoming problems in intimate life.
Energy field of a plant
Spathiphyllum itself has positive energy, which it shares with people living in the same house, especially for the fair sex. Therefore, if quarrels are a frequent occurrence in the home, family members often get sick, and a negative atmosphere reigns around, then spathiphyllum is unlikely to be accepted and will grow happily and delight with flowering.
It is a very good sign to receive spathiphyllum as a gift. This could be a sign of an imminent wedding or the arrival of a baby in the family. If a person is sick, then the flower will help in a speedy recovery. And for the poor, it symbolizes an improvement in their financial situation.
You should not judge the magical properties of a plant if problems in the family have not been resolved. This suggests that the flower is already charged with negative energy; it can no longer be returned to the flowering state. It is also not recommended to give it to another family if it dries out. For a gift, it is better to choose another specimen of spathiphyllum. As a gift, you can give it to close women: mother, sister or friend. At the same time, it is worth accompanying the gift with pleasant words and wishes for well-being.
Interesting! If you have been given spathiphyllum, you cannot give it to other people. Otherwise, there is a risk of scaring away your luck.
Is there happiness in the family? The flower will determine!
So, first, let's figure out what is remarkable about this flower. Some experts claim that spathiphyllum is a litmus test for the family microclimate. According to legend, this sensitive plant blooms only in happy homes. The more often and more abundantly the flowering, the happier the life in the family. Well, where there is misunderstanding and frequent quarrels, spathiphyllum does not produce flowers! This is how it signals problems in the house. However, this indoor plant has another interesting feature. When spathiphyllum enters homes with complex family relationships, it contributes to the establishment of a favorable climate with its special energy.
Reviews about spathiphyllum on forums
Galina is 34 years old. At 30 years old, I was already desperate to meet my destiny. But, by a lucky coincidence, my sister came across an article about the wonderful properties of spathiphyllum and bought it for me as a gift. I placed it in the bedroom, watered it every day, saying that it would bring me a little happiness and help me find a man. And after 3 short months I met the love of my life. We have been happily married for 2 years now.
Ivan is 60 years old. There was an unsuccessful period in my life, I was fired from my job, my wife’s salary was a penny, our savings were coming to an end. I'm already disappointed. But my wife bought spathiphyllum, having heard a lot that it brings wealth. I even read the plot. I didn’t really believe in all this and thought it was stupid. But a few weeks later they made me a very lucrative offer with a good salary. I don’t know if this is just an accident or magic. But the fact is a fact, life has improved for us.
Transfer
What else do you need to know about the plant called spathiphyllum? We will look at the signs further, and now we will tell you how to replant it. Typically this procedure is performed once a year:
- Choose a pot that is too small for the roots, but larger in volume.
- Select soil that is slightly acidic in composition.
- Place drainage granules in the bottom and remove the plant from the pot.
- Pour in some soil mixture, install the flower, cover with soil and water generously.
During transplantation for propagation, the bush must be divided. Carefully trim the lateral shoots of the base root with 3-5 leaves and roots, plant in a pink or red pot. A well-rooted plant is usually given to neighbors, relatives, close friends - to anyone who wishes real female happiness.
