Spathiphyllum is a decanthus-flowering indoor plant. Its shiny leaves come straight out of the soil. The plant blooms in spring and sometimes again in autumn. In order for your spathiphyllum to constantly delight the eye with juicy green leaves and beautiful white flowers, the plant, in addition to watering and spraying, requires regular transplantation.
It is necessary
- - flower pot;
- - drainage;
- - land mixture for spathiphyllum;
- - watering can, sprayer.
Instructions
Step 1
The need for transplanting can be seen from the development of the root system. If the roots of the spathiphyllum are completely entwined with an earthen lump, and the pot has become cramped, the plant needs to be transplanted. Fast-growing young flowers need to be transplanted annually. Larger and slower growing ones require a more rare transplant - once every 2-3 years. But they are transplanted even when the roots are not entwined with an earthen lump, and the plant is not cramped in the pot. This is done because the earthen mixture becomes unusable over time - very dense, with a changed structure. As a result, the roots are poorly supplied with oxygen, and carbon dioxide released by soil microorganisms and roots accumulates in the soil, negatively affecting the root system of the spathiphyllum. The plant should be repotted in the spring (from about the end of February to May), preferably before flowering.
Step 2
Take a pot that is slightly wider than the old one. If you transplant spathiphyllum into a pot that is too large, it can lead to stunted growth. Wash the old pot well before planting. A new clay pot must be soaked in water overnight.
Step 3
Water the spathiphyllum before transplanting and remove it from the pot after an hour. To do this, turn the pot over, holding it with your hand on top, and lightly tap the table with its edges. If necessary, use a knife to separate the spathiphyllum from the inside of the pot.
Step 4
Remove rotten roots and old shards carefully. Separate some of the leaves along with the roots, if desired. Thus, you can plant spathiphyllum.
Step 5
In a new pot, cover the drainage hole with shards, expanded clay, or small pieces of broken brick. Pour a thin layer of earth on top.
Step 6
Place the spathiphyllum on a layer of damp earth in a pot, gradually add fresh soil, filling in the gaps between the walls of the pot and the earthen lump.
Step 7
Compact the earth around the coma with your fingers, gradually pouring it in until the ground level is equal to the base of the spathiphyllum leaves.
Step 8
Water well with spathiphyllum and put in the shade for a week. Spray the leaves daily. After that, transfer the pot of spathiphyllum to its permanent place.
