Spathiphyllum sensation: home care

Spathiphyllum: secrets of care

The home flower is popular due to its ease of cultivation and rare care procedures. The plant is not picky about the level of soil moisture and light. But still, there are certain conditions that must be met if you want “female happiness” to bloom on your windowsill.

Light and temperature

Spathiphyllum can be placed in shade or partial shade. A good option is a north window sill if the south side requires additional shading. But you need to monitor the plant; if the leaves become smaller, this is a signal of lack of lighting or drafts.

The optimal temperature for the flower is 22-23 degrees. To support a flowering plant, the indicator may be lower than 16-18 degrees.

Watering, fertilizing and proper soil

For a flower of female happiness, watering should be all year round. To prevent the roots from freezing in winter, moisture must be reduced. You can only use settled water at room temperature. When the leaves wilt, it is recommended to irrigate the flower with a spray bottle. To retain moisture, moistened sand or moss should be placed in the tray with the flower.

In addition to watering, spathiphyllum also needs fertilizing - once a week will be enough, in the spring - twice a week. You can buy a ready-made substrate for flowering plants or use universal formulations.

In the spring, the grown plant needs to be transplanted into a pot larger in size than the previous one. The substrate must consist of:

sand (1 part),
turf soil (2 parts),
peat (1 part),
leaf humus (1 part).

You can add crushed charcoal or brick to the mixture.

Reproduction

The main method of propagating a flower is by dividing the bush. In spring, the lateral shoots from the mother bush are cut off. This must be done very carefully so as not to damage the roots. The resulting parts are planted in separate containers with soil, which is used for an adult plant.

Some gardeners are trying to grow spathiphyllum from seeds. The seed material is collected, planted in peat-sandy soil, covered with a glass container or cellophane. You also need to ensure that the soil is constantly moist, but not wet. But this method has very low seed germination, so it is better to propagate spathiphyllum vegetatively.

Possible problems

The flower is unpretentious, but, like any plant, it is susceptible to pests:

Spider mite. Only young plants are affected. For treatment, soap solution and insecticides are used.
Shield. Culture can be ruined. If characteristic raised spots appear at the bottom of the leaves, the plant should be removed away from others and treated with tobacco crumbs or soap solution. Severely affected leaves should be cut off.
Aphid. Activated in summer. To protect the flower, it is treated with a special solution.
Mealybug. Settles between the leaves. You can remove one at a time using a cotton swab soaked in alcohol.

Plant diseases can be “recognized” by their appearance:

Spathiphyllum does not bloom. The plant belongs to the araceae family, so it will not release a peduncle until the pot is completely filled with roots. You can transplant the flower into a smaller container and keep it for several weeks at a temperature of 12-15 degrees.
The leaves are turning yellow. The leaf blade changes color if not properly cared for. Perhaps there is a lack of watering or air humidity, and pests have appeared.
The tips of the leaves turn black and dry. The reason is the death of the roots, which is associated with excessive watering or spraying, and low temperature. Carefully remove the flower from the pot, remove the rotten parts of the roots, and replant it in new soil.
The flowers are turning green. High room temperature or lack of nitrogen in the soil.
The flowers turn black. This is due to improper watering, but not only with its excess, but also with its lack. Try to find a “golden mean”.

When should spathiphyllum be replanted?

If you properly care for spathiphyllum (water it in a timely manner, provide the necessary temperature and light conditions), then its growth will be rapid. In this case, the bush occupies the entire pot, and the root system develops into a thick lump, entwining the entire soil inside the container. Spathiphyllum loves tight spaces, but needs to be replanted into a larger pot every 3-5 years. There may be 2 reasons for this:

the plant does not bloom for a long time;
Old roots stick out from the soil in the pot, and the rosettes sway.

Pull apart the curtain and take a closer look at the lower leaves. If they dry out, the plant also needs to be replanted. But if the leaves wither and turn yellow only at the tips, the plant does not have enough moisture. It's not a matter of watering, but of too dry air. Perhaps the spathiphyllum is too close to the radiator. Move it to another place or install a humidifier in the room.

Excessively protruding roots are a sign of the need for replanting

Experts recommend replanting spathiphyllum in the spring and not in the fall (for example, in November). But for tropical plants living indoors, this is not important. The main thing is that the temperature in the room where you will replant the flower is not lower than 20 degrees.

If you bought spathiphyllum in a store, wait 3 weeks before the first transplant. The flower needs to get used to the new room and regime, acclimatize; replanting may be too stressful immediately after purchase. And the root system needs to grow a little.

Prepare for the transfer in advance. You will need:

the pot is one size larger than the previous one;
film to cover the work surface;
pruner;
scoop;
latex gloves;
priming.

Wash the transplant pot thoroughly and pour boiling water over it. We will talk about soil for spathiphyllum separately.

How to grow a flower from seeds?

Spathiphyllum is rarely grown from seeds. Basically, this is done to obtain new varieties and hybrids. Seeds can be purchased at the store or obtained independently from a faded plant.

Choosing a pot

To sow seeds, take a shallow but spacious pot. Its height should not be less than 5 cm so that the soil does not dry out for a long time, and more than 10 cm so that the moisture does not stagnate. The best option would be special microgreenhouses for planting seeds, where it is easier to maintain the desired microclimate.

What should the soil be like?

It is best to purchase a ready-made substrate for aroids in the store. If it is not there, then you will have to prepare the soil yourself. To do this, mix:

2 parts peat;
2 parts sand;
1 part humus.

This mixture will be moderately nutritious and light. Sand can be replaced with vermiculite. If there is no humus and sand, then you can create a nutrient medium by mixing peat and a ready-made substrate for violets.

How to plant?

Planting consists of the following stages:

Etching. If the seeds are purchased, this procedure can be omitted. Seeds are treated against fungal and bacterial diseases in preparations sold in stores: Previkur, Prestige, Maxim.
Soak. It is done between two cotton pads or in a napkin moistened with water.
As soon as the seeds hatch, they need to be planted. There is no need to wait for large sprouts to form. They get injured when landing.
A small layer of drainage (fine gravel) is poured into the container to approximately a third of the height. Then the prepared mixed soil is poured.
The soil should be shed and the seeds should be spread out in a checkerboard pattern at a distance of 2-3 cm from each other.
Sprinkle the seeds with dry soil (1-1.5 cm).
Place the container in a bag or cover with a transparent lid.
As soon as the seeds germinate, the seedlings will need to be ventilated, gradually accustoming them to this - from half an hour to 3 hours.
As soon as 3 leaves appear, small spathiphyllums can be planted in separate pots.

Of all the hatched plants, you can choose only the strongest.

What to do if the flower has withered, how to revive it?

Most often, leaves lose turgor due to lack of moisture after transplantation. The problem can be solved with sufficient moisture. To do this, you need to create a mini-greenhouse by covering the spathiphyllum with a transparent film. The flower also requires regular spraying of the foliage. If the leaves are too dry, then you need to moisten the flower with a spray bottle several times a day.

Lack of moisture can also be caused by dense soil, which prevents the rhizomes from feeding with beneficial substances supplied with the liquid. In this case, the plant must be removed from the pot, its roots must be cleared of the lump of earth and transplanted into a new container filled with a drainage layer and light, loose soil.

If the process is too advanced, it is necessary to soak the roots in water for 15-20 minutes before transplanting. It is advisable to immerse the entire plant along with the leaves in water.

Spathiphyllum can also react negatively to too dry indoor air. To increase the humidity level, you need to place a container of water next to the flower; an aquarium will do.

If the flower, on the contrary, is flooded, then the drooping of the leaves and their blackening at the tips may be caused by the onset of rotting processes. In this case, only removing the diseased areas of the roots and replanting them in new soil will help.

Bloom

Spathiphyllum is loved for its unusual flowering. This is what those who are sure are waiting for: the flowering of this plant means that the house will not bypass women’s happiness. The flowers of the spathiphyllum variety “Sensation” are very large, their size reminiscent of an anthurium.

When and how?

The first flower stalks appear in the spring. A white “petal” (which is only a veil) opens, framing a real spathiphyllum flower - in the form of a yellowish cob.

This process starts in different ways. It all depends on which side the window from which the plant receives light faces. Another stimulator of flowering is temperature. It should not fall below 13-14 degrees. Flowering can occur from April to September, and a dormant period begins in the fall.

What do the fruits look like?

Spathiphyllum fruits ripen after the cob has flowered. They look like apple seeds: dark, smooth, slightly pointed on one side and curved. It is recommended to cut off the peduncle immediately after the spathe begins to fade and the cob begins to darken. Otherwise, the ripening process will deprive the flower of the forces necessary for development.

Description of the variety

Sensation or Sensation - spathiphyllum for office premises, institutions or large houses. It’s rare that an apartment can accommodate an adult bush. And the plant looks especially beautiful when grown not as a single rosette with splayed leaves, but as a dense clump, the diameter of which is approximately equal to the height.

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What does a bush look like?

Spathiphyllum Sensation is an evergreen herbaceous plant with a short rhizome, an almost invisible stem at a young age and a rosette of oval leaves located on a thick long petiole. It grows quickly, the height of an adult bush reaches 1 m, and with good care and proper placement - up to 1.5 m.

When describing the variety in foreign sources, they indicate a maximum size of 180 cm. Flower lovers from Russia or neighboring countries have not yet reported on forums about spathiphyllum of such a height.

Sensation's plates are smooth, shiny, dark green, gracefully curved. They have the shape of an oval with a smooth edge, a pointed tip and base, reaching a length of 50 cm with a width of 30-40 cm. The central vein is thick, clearly defined, the lateral veins are deep, forming a ribbed surface.

Young lettuce leaves are erect, rolled into a vertical tube. When opened, the color gradually darkens, and with age it becomes the same as that of the other plates. They are attached to powerful thick petioles, 1-2 times longer than the size of the leaves. Proportions depend primarily on lighting.

Spathiphyllum grows quickly. The very next year after a single rosette is planted, others will appear nearby. After a few years without dividing, the bush will fill the pot and will be a colony of independent plants pressed together or fused together sideways, united by a common rhizome.

Description of the flower

The peduncles of Spathiphyllum Sensation are strong; when fully bloomed, the spathes are the same height as the leaves, or rise above them, and the stronger the older the bush. In an adult plant, the plates simply bend more, and on the periphery they are located at an acute angle to the base.

Spathiphyllum flower of the Sensation variety is:

cream or ivory straight cob with pimples;
a pearl-white blanket that partially encircles it, reminiscent of a sail with a strongly elongated sharp tip.

If pollination has occurred, some pimples on the cob increase in size and swell - this is where seeds have set. There is no point in leaving them - even if they successfully ripen and hatch, you will not be able to get plants that exactly reproduce the Sensation variety.

The formation of seeds or feeding of old peduncles greatly depletes the plant and prevents new buds from forming. They need to be cut off as early as possible.

With proper care, spathiphyllum blooms for a long time - from spring to autumn. Sometimes the second wave begins before or during a period of rest. But the plant still needs to rest. If the budding period occurs in autumn or winter, a long break will follow at the end of flowering.

How spathiphyllum reproduces by dividing the bush (rhizome)

Spathiphyllum is a perennial plant that, with good care, produces large growths over the year, thickening the container. Therefore, large bushes are divided annually, which produces good propagation material.

Thus, for propagation, it is enough to plant spathiphyllum, and the plant takes root well, quickly forming new rosettes. It is better to divide in the spring or autumn, when spathiphyllums can be replanted.

In order to divide the rhizome, you need to remove the spathiphyllum from the pot and clean the root system from the soil. Using a sharp, sterile knife, cut the rhizome into pieces, each of which should have its own core (growth point). The cut areas must be treated with charcoal or a dark solution of potassium permanganate to prevent them from rotting.

We will tell you what to do if the spathiphyllum leaves turn yellow.

What to do if yellow spots appear on the leaves of alocasia is written here.

From this article you will learn what to do if the leaves of your anthurium dry out.

During the procedure, you need to try not to damage the fragile roots of the plant; they need to be carefully untangled and distributed over a planting container with slightly moistened soil of the appropriate composition. You can find out what it should be like here. In this case, it is necessary to provide a good drainage layer.

A pot for spathiphyllum is needed so that it matches the size of the plant’s root system (9 – 15 centimeters), since plants planted in large containers do not flower for a long time. It is better to choose containers that are low and wide, similar to bowls.

Pots with seedlings should be filled with glass jars and placed in a warm, shaded place. The cover must be removed regularly to ventilate the plants. After the plants take root and new young leaves appear, the jars must be removed and the young spathiphyllums placed in a permanent place of growth. With proper care, seedlings bloom within a year after transplantation.

Bloom

When and how?

The first flower stalks appear in the spring. A white “petal” (which is only a veil) opens, framing a real spathiphyllum flower - in the form of a yellowish cob.

What do the fruits look like?

Spathiphyllum care

Temperature

. If the plant lives on the balcony in the summer, it should be brought indoors long before the onset of cold nights. Temperature conditions in winter are not lower than +16; A temperature of +10-+11 degrees is considered fatal for spathiphyllum.

Lighting

. The light is diffused. The plant needs a semi-shaded “parking lot”. It is allowed to take it out onto the balcony, but provided that it is not exposed to direct sunlight and the plant is not in a draft - spathiphyllum does not tolerate it. In the room, the flower should be in a well-lit place.

Watering

. In spring and summer - abundant, soft, lukewarm, settled water

As the weather gets colder, watering is reduced, but if the flower overwinters in a living room, moderate watering and spraying are maintained at this time. Before further watering, be sure to pay attention to the top layer of soil - it must be dry

Spathiphyllums cannot tolerate stagnant water, and high-quality drainage partly solves this problem.

Spathiphyllum loves spraying, and even a warm shower occasionally. During flowering, you need to spray the flower very carefully - make sure that water does not get on the flowers in the cob and on the blanket with which it is protected.

Top dressing

. Fertilizers are applied mineral and organic (alternately), the frequency of fertilizing is once every 7-10 days in the summer, once a month in the winter.

Earth mixture

. For spathiphyllum, the soil mixture is made up of deciduous soil, peat, humus and sand in proportions 4:2:2:1. Add broken brick and charcoal - one part of each. Good drainage is a must.

Transfer

. Annually, in the spring, in the above-described soil mixture. After transplantation, spathiphyllum is watered

Transplantation is carried out using the transshipment method. It is important not to damage the roots! The pot for replanting should be slightly larger than the previous one

A pot that is too large will force the plant to stop trying to “fill” it with roots, which will delay flowering for an indefinite period.

Reproduction

. There are three ways to propagate spathiphyllum. The most common is by dividing the bush. It is performed during transplantation. However, it is not at all necessary to remove children during transplantation.

The second option is propagation by seeds. Fruits can ripen as a result of artificial pollination. It is necessary to sow the seeds immediately after the fruit ripens, otherwise the seeds will lose their viability.

For sowing, peat and sand are mixed; The seeds are sown, the substrate is moistened, and the pot is covered with film. Leave in a warm shaded place. The pot needs to be ventilated from time to time, and the substrate needs to be watered with warm, soft water. Shoots should appear in a month, after which the seedlings are transplanted into separate pots, watered and covered with film. Further, the time spent in the air, without film, increases - the plants get used to life in the air.

Another option for propagating spathiphyllum is to cut the stem into cuttings with two buds; Sprinkle the cuts with crushed coal. The cuttings are left on damp peat or sand. The pots are covered with film and left in a warm, shady place. When the cuttings take root, they are planted in the soil mixture for spathiphyllum. Weaning off film, as in the previous case, occurs gradually.

Step-by-step instructions: how to propagate?

Spathiphyllum can be propagated in three ways.

Children . Separate the mature babies during transplantation. It is not recommended to cut the root; spathiphyllum does not like this. During transplantation, you need to carefully separate the children from the mother bush and plant them in separate pots.
Propagation by seeds .
They are mainly used by breeders to develop new varieties. In this case, you need to artificially pollinate the flower. After the fruit ripens, the seeds are sown in the soil. You should not store the seeds, as they quickly lose their viability. To sow seeds, take peat, mix it, sow the seeds, moisten the substrate and cover the container with film. Periodically, the substrate is moistened with warm, soft water, and the container is ventilated. After a month, shoots will appear. But don’t rush to remove the film; you need to harden them and sprinkle them with soil gradually. As soon as the seedlings grow up, you can plant them. Seedlings are planted in individual containers and covered with film. The ventilation time gradually increases.
Another method of propagation is by cuttings .
The flower stem is cut into pieces with 2 buds. The cuts are sprinkled with crushed charcoal to prevent rotting. The cuttings are laid out on damp sand or peat. The pots are covered with film and placed in a warm, shaded place.
After rooting, the babies are planted in the spathiphyllum mixture and covered with film. Gradually wean off the film. Further care as for an adult plant.

What is the difference from other types?

Large varieties include spathiphyllum “Sensation” or the second name “Sensation”. It reaches up to 90 cm and above. This variety was bred by breeders to please the eyes of lovers of large indoor plants. It will decorate any interior. The size of the leaf plate is from 50 to 80 cm in length and from 30 to 40 cm in width.

The leaves have well-drawn ribbing

A tall, rich green bush will certainly attract the attention of others. The sight of the blooming Sensation is mesmerizing

The flower is not inferior in size to the leaves. When the white cover of a flower opens over the bush, no one can resist this beauty (you can check out the popular varieties of spathiphyllum with white flowers here).

Sensation is distinguished from other types of spathiphyllum by its gigantic size. Other species reach a height of no more than half a meter. In addition, only sensation develops well in shaded areas. Among the spathiphyllum, “Sensation” is found with yellow variegation, as well as with white variegation. A plant with such large leaves cleanses the atmosphere of carbon dioxide and more. NASA experiments have shown that sensation absorbs traces of benzene and formaldehyde.

We invite you to study the photo and description, as well as tips for growing such varieties of spathiphyllum as Cupido, Strauss, Domino, Alana, Picasso, Wallis, Chopin and Sweet.

Possible difficulties during cultivation

As already mentioned, Spathiphyllum Sensation is quite unpretentious when grown, so problems that sometimes arise are mostly related to violations of agrotechnical rules, which the flower signals clearly and unequivocally.

Here are the consequences of the most common errors:

Untimely or insufficient feeding before flowering, given its duration and abundance, leads to yellowing of the entire bush. The same problem in young plants can also be associated with a lack of fertilizing or watering.
The leaves on the bush dry out due to insufficient humidity in the surrounding air.
And the leaves turn black, again due to low air humidity combined with excessive watering.
Drooping foliage indicates insufficient watering.
Brown-yellow spots on the leaf surface, on the contrary, signal excessive watering.
Brown spots are evidence of excess feeding.
The absence of flowering indicates either an incorrect light regime, or excessive humidity in the room, or errors in fertilizing and watering.

Errors in watering regime lead to the most common disease affecting spathiphyllum in the form of rot and fungal infections. They are controlled with fungicides.

Did you know? In addition to effectively purifying the air atmosphere in a room, spathiphyllum, according to numerous of its owners, has the ability to harmonize the moral atmosphere within families.

The most common pests that attack this plant are:

Aphids and scale insects, to destroy which, in addition to insecticides, you can use a soap solution. They wash the leaves several times with a break of a couple of days.
Thrips, which are destroyed using an insecticide, for example, “Aktar”, treating the back side of the leaves with it.
Spider mites envelop the backs of leaves with cobwebs. They are combated by using a water shower for the plant and treating it with insecticides.

Spathiphyllum Sensation attracts the attention of flower growers and is becoming increasingly widespread due to its extraordinary appearance, accompanied by the ease of care and the beneficial properties that this flower has for human health.

Reproduction of spathiphyllum

Reproduction of spathiphyllum Sensation is carried out by dividing the bush, cuttings or seed cultivation.

Dividing the bush is the most suitable and simplest method. At the same time, the formed young plants are carefully separated and planted in separate pots.
Cuttings are also often used to propagate flowers. Cuttings are taken from a healthy stem. Then they are placed in a container with peat or sand and covered with film, thus simulating a greenhouse. The container with future seedlings is placed in a warm, shaded place. After 2-4 weeks, the first roots will appear on the cuttings, and they can be gradually opened. You should not remove the film immediately, as young seedlings need some time to adapt to new temperature conditions.
Propagation by seeds is used quite rarely and mainly by breeders. This type of propagation requires artificial pollination. Seeds are planted immediately after harvest, otherwise they will lose the qualities necessary for rapid germination. They are sown in peat, moistened and covered with film. Seedlings are watered and ventilated from time to time. When they grow a little, they are transplanted into separate pots and again covered with film, which is periodically opened slightly for ventilation, and after the young plants have adapted, they are removed altogether.

When caring for spathiphyllum Sensation, you need to monitor its health and protection from pests. If harmful insects appear on the plant, you need to resort to the following actions:

When aphids and scale insects appear, treat the flower with a soap solution after covering the soil with a film. Then rinse the plant well under a warm shower. This procedure must be carried out several times with an interval of 2-3 days.
If thrips are found on the spathiphyllum, its leaves should be treated with a special insecticide.
When a spider mite appears, the flower is sprayed with an insecticide designed to combat insect pests and rinsed in the shower.

Of the diseases, the plant is most often affected by rot or fungal infections. In such cases, fungicides are used to treat the flower.

Spathiphyllum Sensation:

Properties, beliefs

Giving someone your spathiphyllum means losing family well-being; in order for life to be happy and carefree, you need to carefully look after the flowers, they must be strong and blooming. If a woman receives this plant as a gift, it will certainly help: meet a loved one, find a family, become a mother, improve family relationships, find a compromise and a path to mutual understanding. If you place an anthurium (a symbol of masculinity) nearby, you can revive faded feelings; moreover, if these representatives of the aroid family are nearby, then it is much easier to care for them.

“Sensation” has a certain magic (according to popular belief), American aborigines never begin wedding ceremonies without the presence of a “white sail”. If we talk about facts confirmed by science, then spathiphyllums displace substances that are harmful and dangerous to health, for example: phenol, acetone, etc., at night they actively release oxygen, kill bacteria, purify the air, help sound sleep by killing microorganisms keeps the home in order, destroys mold.

An excellent property is that “female happiness” not only relieves emotional stress, but also helps overcome stress, improves mental activity and strength training, in other words, it is not only interior decoration that fits in any corner, but also a formula for happiness, the key to success, creative endeavors, peace of mind, health.

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Reproduction methods and problems

The easiest way of propagation is by dividing the rhizomes, carefully separating the young plants and planting them in separate containers; this is the best option for growing at home. The second method is used very rarely, most often it is used by breeders to create new species, in this case, artificial pollination is carried out, since the resulting seeds lose their viability very quickly, they are used immediately after collection.. If you follow the rules correctly, seedlings will begin to appear a month after sowing, but you can’t rush to bury them, you need to do it gradually

The third method is to cut the stem into cuttings, place them on peat or sand, sprinkle them with crushed coal and wrap them in film, after the cuttings take root, gradually remove the film. (held in spring or summer). To avoid problems, you need to take care of proper care: make sure that cold air does not enter and the soil does not dry out, do not water too much, especially with hard water, ensure a moderate supply of nutrients, the pot should not be small or too spacious

If you follow the rules correctly, seedlings will begin to appear a month after sowing, but you can’t rush to bury them, you need to do it gradually. The third method is to cut the stem into cuttings, place them on peat or sand, sprinkle them with crushed coal and wrap them in film, after the cuttings take root, gradually remove the film. (held in spring or summer). To avoid problems, you need to take care of proper care: make sure that cold air does not enter and the soil does not dry out, do not water too much, especially with hard water, ensure a moderate supply of nutrients, the pot should not be small or too spacious.

The most dangerous pests: aphids - because of them, the leaves lose color and the plant goes bald, leading to the development of sooty fungus (actellik will help); red spider mites appear where there is insufficient humidity and the room temperature is too high (you need to get rid of spoiled leaves, use actellik or decis, an infusion of onion peels helps a lot); to prevent mealyworms from settling in the leaves, you need to check them regularly (treat them with a cloth in alcohol or an infusion of citrus peels); A soap solution is a great way to get rid of scale insects.

High-quality care at home promises active vegetation and rapid growth. If you want to get a flower, it is best to do it in the spring so that the plant has time to get used to it and get used to it before the cold weather arrives. Before buying, you need to carefully (preferably with a magnifying glass) examine the “female happiness” and make sure that there are no diseases; before planting in special soil, allow it to adapt to the new habitat and place it separately from the rest of the plants that are in the house. If you transplant already flowering spathiphyllums, then they will grow poorly and remain in a depressed state for a long time. Prevention and proper care are the key to a healthy flower. When caring at home, there is no need to flood the plant, this will cause the leaves to turn black and the roots to become rotten.

Women's happiness: superstitions and signs

Spathiphyllum has magical properties.

This women's amulet is capable of protecting its mistress and her home from various troubles.
Helps ladies make the right decisions.
Being in the spouses' bedroom, the flower strengthens family ties.
Spathiphyllum helps a woman to be more attractive, confident in her irresistibility, by awakening hidden energy reserves in her.
Women's happiness should only be given by close people.

There are some rules for working with flowers:

Girls who dream of finding their happiness, under the influence of the aura of spathiphyllum, blossom, become more feminine, gain their own style and confidence, and attract the attention of men. The plant helps to quickly get rid of depression after parting with a loved one, promotes new productive communication with representatives of the opposite sex

If a girl wants to marry her chosen one, then a male blood relative should give her spathiphyllum. If the flower has bloomed, you should expect a marriage proposal; if it has withered, the relationship will soon come to an end. Her sister, who is already married, can give a plant and thus help the girl arrange her family life.

For women

The meaning of the flower for the fair half:

he will help single women meet their only man,
will help married ladies achieve complete understanding with their husbands,
childless - give birth to a child.

For men

A man in love can test the feelings of his chosen one by giving her a flower of feminine happiness. If the plant feels good, blooms and exudes aroma, it means that love lives in the girl’s heart. Spathiphyllum has withered away - the young lady’s interest in the man disappears.

Rituals to attract love

Do you believe in omens and superstitions? So there is a sign that this indoor pet is capable of bringing happiness and great love to the house. Moreover, this wizard is able to give a woman real feminine happiness.

To find a loved one, you need to place a pot of spathiphyllum on the window on the night from Thursday to Friday, when the moon is waxing, so that the moonlight falls on it. Standing at the window and inhaling the aroma of the plant, you need to ask the goddess Astarte to grant your wish. In this case, you should clearly formulate your request, describing the character traits and appearance that you want to see in your betrothed.

After this, you need to wait until the full moon, lighting a candle in front of the flower every night. As soon as the young moon appears in the sky, you need to repeat your request to the goddess of love. By the beginning of the next lunar cycle, you will definitely meet that same man.

Spathiphyllum to attract money

The flower of female happiness can be programmed to attract profit to the family. To do this, you need to place it in the room where your savings are kept, put a gold (yellow) coin of any denomination under the pot, and hang a green ribbon with a key tied to it on the plant itself. After this, you should say your desire out loud, thus activating the achievement of the goal.

When the spathiphyllum blooms, the green ribbon must be replaced with a red one, transferring the key to it. Soon you should receive a lucrative offer of cooperation, a new appointment, news of an inheritance, or a large win in the lottery.

It is believed that this fabulous bouquet has incredible power only during flowering, so take care of it so that it is always in bloom.

Many women have heard that the plant brings misfortune to the house, calling it “widow's tears.” This superstition can be dispelled by explaining the scientific reason for the “tears.”

This tropical plant, as it should be, removes excess moisture, especially before rain. This sign will help you predict whether it will rain or not, that’s all the superstition is.

FAQ

Why replant the plant every year?

This must be done so that the plant blooms profusely in the summer. In this case, the pot must be exactly the size of the spathiphyllum root system.

Why remove dead parts of the plant when dividing the rhizome?

They are removed because there may be infections in their sinuses and this will be visible when removed

Also, when they decompose, they can cause harm to the plant, and what is important is the appearance of the plant. Decomposed and dry parts of leaves will not add beauty to it

What do the brown edges of the spathiphyllum leaf mass indicate?

This indicates that the air in the room is very dry. This can be corrected by placing the container with the plant in a wide tray on expanded clay. The brown tips will not turn green, but it will stop them from appearing en masse on the bush.

The importance of proper feeding

The reason why spathiphyllum does not bloom is sometimes simple starvation - a lack of nutrients. This flower should be given fertilizer all year round. But the frequency of fertilizing should be coordinated with the periods of plant development.

During the warm season, active vegetation occurs, so the soil needs to be fertilized every week. With the onset of cold weather and a period of relative rest, fertilizing is applied only monthly.

Fertilizers containing nitrogen and potassium are very successfully used for spathiphyllum. It is convenient to use complex fertilizers that are sold in stores.

When deciding how to make spathiphyllum bloom at home, young gardeners sometimes go to the other extreme - they overfeed the flower with fertilizers. This harms the plant and can cause root rot.

Description of the variety

Spathiphyllum is popularly called “female happiness.” This plant has an unusual appearance. Spathiphyllum has no stem; the leaves grow directly from the soil in a small bush. The petiole is elongated. Whole leaves can be oval or lanceolate. The veins are thin, the central one stands out most clearly, and the lateral ones are thinner. The root system is well developed, but the roots themselves are small.

The peduncle is as long as the petiole or slightly longer. The inflorescence is a spadix with a veil extending from the base (popularly called a “sail”). The spathe, like the leaves, is elliptical-oblong, it exceeds the length of the cob and looks like a leaf, only it stands out in color. Color can range from white to green. But, even if the color is green, it differs by 2-3 tones from the color of the leaves. After the plant has flowered, the cover turns green. The cob can be sessile or pedunculated. The flowers are bisexual, the seeds are smooth, slightly curved.

Spathiphyllum spp.

Spathiphyllum Chopin

It is also called Chopin. It grows up to 40 cm. The spathe is elongated, with a greenish tint. The leaves are shiny green. Spathiphyllum Chopin, due to its compact growth, beauty and low requirements, is the most common among gardeners.

Spathiphyllum Wallisii

This type of spathiphyllum can rightfully be given one of the first places in terms of unpretentiousness; it is perfectly adapted to the home microclimate. It is loved for its abundant flowering and shade tolerance. The spathe of the plant, elongated and narrow, is white (it may turn a little green over time). The leaves are dark green. Spathiphyllum Wallis is low, its average length is about 30 cm.

Spathiphyllum Alana

The height of the plant is quite large - 50 cm. The flowers are white, but, like many species, they turn green towards the end of flowering. Spathiphyllum Alan's leaves are almost vertical and do not bend, like other varieties. The leaves are tight, rich green.

Spathiphyllum Sensation

One of the largest varieties. This hybrid can reach 1.5 m in height. The leaves of Spathiphyllum sensation are ribbed, dark green, their width reaches 40 cm and their length is 85 cm. It is often used to decorate rooms, because it tolerates shadow well.

Types of spathiphyllum

Spathiphyllum comes from the tropics; they were noticed in Central America due to an interesting feature - the absence of a stem. The leaves of the plant have an oblong shape and grow directly from the soil.

During flowering, peculiar cobs appear, surrounded by a “veil”, which changes its color during the process of growth and development - from white to pale green.

Spathiphyllum has several dozen varieties, which differ slightly in their growth characteristics. Some varieties are ready to please housewives with a whole bunch of small flowers.

Others prefer not to waste their energy on a large number of flowers and limit themselves to large buds of no more than 7 pieces per mature representative.

Among all the varieties on window sills you can find the following varieties:

Spathiphyllum Domino

- the most common decorative type of plant, reaching a height of only 30 cm. This variety received its interesting name due to the color of the leaves. The veil of the flowers is white or yellowish. During the flowering process, it changes its color to a rich green hue.

Spathiphyllum Wallis

– a common variety due to its unpretentious growth, tolerates shade and produces a large number of flowers. The leaves reach a length of no more than 30 cm. The cover is white, but then turns green.

Spathiphyllum Sensation

- refers to hybrid varieties. It can reach a height of one and a half meters. The leaves reach a height of almost a meter and a width of up to 40 cm. Due to its large size, it can be grown in the garden or on a personal plot. It is not prohibited to grow at home, but care in the form of pruning is required. It is advisable not to transplant into large pots so that the plant does not grow to its normal size. It tolerates shade very well, so you can place the pot in any part of the room.

Spathiphyllum Picasso

– bred from the Wallis variety by German scientists. The appearance is no different from other varieties, with the exception of light requirements. It is recommended to place the plant on the south side. The leaves have an interesting color - green with white veins and edging.

There are other varieties of spathiphyllum that should be studied before planting in your home, since mistakes can lead to rotting and even death of the flower.

Caring for spathiphyllum at home

Beginning flower growers are happy to add this plant to their home collections, since it does not place any particularly high demands on its maintenance.

Spathiphyllum flowering

With proper care, spathiphyllum has a long flowering period - from one and a half to 2.5 months.

The size of the cob varies depending on the type and variety of spathiphyllum, but the color is almost always snow-white, occasionally light green. That is why the plant is often popularly called “white sail”, although “female happiness” is a more common name.

According to legend, on her wedding day, the goddess of love Astarte breathed a small amount of her happiness into the flower so that it would bestow it on all marriageable girls. The botanical name of the plant is also associated with its inflorescence and is translated from ancient Greek as a blanket-leaf.

Temperature

Spathiphyllums are heat-loving plants and develop normally only when the room temperature is maintained between +18 and +25 degrees above zero. They can tolerate heat only if there is a sufficient increase in air humidity, but the critical point for them is no more than 32 degrees. In winter, it is undesirable to allow the thermometer to drop below 15 degrees Celsius. The flower does not like drafts and cold that blows from an open window.

Spraying

Air humidity is an important condition in growing spathiphyllum. The plant responds favorably to spraying, especially in the summer heat.

Lighting

Experts argue about the plant’s light requirements: some consider it shade-tolerant, others, on the contrary, prefer bright but diffuse lighting. Direct sunlight damages glossy foliage, leaving burn marks. Lack of lighting affects the unevenness or lack of flowering.

The optimal location for the flower would be to place it on windowsills in an eastern or western direction, shaded during active sun hours, however, even with artificial lighting, the plant develops quite normally.

Watering

The plant instantly reacts to the lack of moisture in the soil by lowering its leaves, however, turgor is quickly restored immediately after watering.

The flower does not tolerate overdrying of the soil mixture well, part of the root system dies, and the leaves, which seem to have restored their elasticity, often subsequently turn yellow and dry out anyway. Moisturize spathiphyllum 2-3 times a week during the summer heat with soft, settled water. In winter, watering is reduced to once a week. However, they try to prevent stagnation of water in the pan and drain the excess liquid.

Soil for spathiphyllum

The plant is grown in a loose fertile substrate consisting of equal parts:

humus,
peat soil,
leaf soil and sand plus twice the amount of turf soil.

Mix everything thoroughly and add a few small pieces of brick chips and charcoal. A layer of expanded clay or pebble drainage is placed at the bottom of the flower container.

Trimming

Homemade spathiphyllum does not need regular pruning

It is important to promptly remove faded ears to initiate re-blooming, as well as cut off yellowed leaves at the very base

Possible problems

The flower is susceptible to attack by many pests. Most often, the plant is annoyed by spider mites, aphids, thrips, whiteflies and scale insects. However, other problems can spoil the life of spathiphyllum.

Doesn't bloom

The lack of flowering may be due to several reasons. First of all, this is a lack of moisture and low air temperature. Also, spathiphyllum may not bloom if it is not fed with organic matter and mineral fertilizers. And old bushes generally bloom very rarely.

Leaves turn yellow and dry

If only the ends of the leaves turn yellow and dry, then it can be assumed that the plant needs more moisture. Therefore, to eliminate the problem, the flower needs to be bathed once a week. In addition, thanks to water procedures, you can cope not only with yellowing, but also with harmful insects.

If for some reason the plant has not been watered at home for a long time, it can still be saved by providing it with appropriate care. To do this, you first need to soak the dried earthen ball, and then gradually increase watering.

You need to know why the tips of the leaves dry out in order to protect the plant in time. This may happen due to:

excessive watering. If you water the flower frequently, the roots may rot, especially in the fall, when the heating is not yet turned on;
insufficient feeding. There is a lack of nitrogen and phosphorus components in the soil;
incorrect dosage of fertilizers or incorrect selection;

dry soil, occurs with infrequent irrigation and spraying;
small flowerpot capacity;
wrong location. Spathiphyllum does not like direct sunlight and cold air.

Plant wilting, as in the photo, can also be observed at low humidity. Here, spathiphyllum will be helped by regular spraying or wiping the leaves with a damp cloth. Another way to increase humidity is to use a tray with wet expanded clay. Also, the leaves of the flower may begin to dry out and turn yellow due to attack by harmful insects.

Spathiphyllum is a beautiful flower that is easy to propagate, does not require special care and is unpretentious to keep at home. Therefore, it has gained enormous popularity among flower growers, both experienced and beginners. Photos and detailed videos will help lovers of green plants grow gorgeous specimens.

Main diseases and pests

Young shoots are affected by spider mites. It is very easy to detect thanks to the web that it produces. Eliminate this nuisance by treating the leaves with soapy water. In cases of severe infestation, insecticides will have to be used.
Scale insects are one of the very insidious pests that can destroy spathiphyllum. If you find raised spots on the back of the leaf, you should immediately transfer the flower to a quarantine zone located away from other plants. Next, the leaves are rinsed in a soapy solution and treated with tobacco crumbs. Elements affected by the pest are removed. If necessary, chemicals are used.
In summer, houseplants are attacked by aphids. The destruction of this pest is carried out by repeated treatment of the leaves with special chemicals.
Mealybugs can also cause plant damage. It hides between the leaves and is easily detected upon careful inspection of the plant. Single pests are removed with an alcohol swab, and large-scale infestations are recommended to be eliminated using special chemicals.

If certain conditions are met and quality care is provided, spathiphyllum Domino will delight you with flowering almost all year round, which will undoubtedly decorate any room.

Subtleties of cultivation

Although the flower belongs to particularly unpretentious plants, it needs to be provided with some care at home. Due to the large area of the sheet plates, "Sensation" needs a little diffused light. She feels good on northern window sills and in rooms with exclusively artificial lighting. But bright diffused light promotes good flowering and rich color of the bract.

The flower is heat-loving, so the room temperature must be maintained at +18-26 degrees. In winter it can be +16 degrees, but not lower. In summer, the plant needs additional moisture. “Sensation”, like all spathiphyllums, needs moist air; at low humidity it will not grow well.

The flower also needs systematic spraying, as well as washing of the leaf plates.

Such procedures contribute to their proper development and significantly improve the appearance of the plant. In the summer, you can absolutely safely take the plant out into the fresh air: to the balcony, terrace or garden. But you need to choose a shaded place and make sure that it is not exposed to direct sunlight.

History of origin

It belongs to the Araceae family and grows in the tropics of America and East Asia. Spathiphyllum (Spathiphyllum) in its genus includes almost forty species of evergreen perennials. Breeders do not ignore the beautiful flower, and develop new and new varieties. This is how the Sensation variety appeared.

Reference! It was bred specifically for landscaping large, shaded rooms. The plant tolerates partial shade, but it is better to keep it in bright, diffused light. But you need to avoid direct sunlight. The best place for it is on the floor, near the window.