Spathiphyllum (also spathiphyllum) is one of the most beloved tropical plants by flower growers. Spathiphyllums are pleasing to the eye and do not need any specific care, so even extremely busy flora lovers can start them.
Spathiphyllum (Latin Spathiphyllum) is a perennial evergreen plant of the Aroid family, one of the most popular indoor flowers. Spathiphyllums bloom throughout the summer, their large white or white-green flowers in appearance resemble sails.
Spathiphyllums are thermophilic plants that require careful maintenance. To grow them, you need to create certain conditions in the room. First of all, the air temperature should not drop below 18 degrees. The ideal temperature for spathiphyllums is 22-23 degrees. The room (greenhouse) should be well lit, but direct sunlight should be avoided on the plant. From an excess of bright light, the leaves of shade-loving spathiphyllum will turn pale. Drafts and watering should not be allowed. Plentiful watering is required in summer, moderate in winter. In this case, the leaves must be sprayed from a spray bottle, covering the flowers and buds. From the ingress of water when spraying, the flowers turn brown and wither.
Spathiphyllums should be transplanted into a larger pot every spring. It's a good idea to add brick chips or charcoal to the soil. The ideal soil for a plant is two parts of sod, one is peat, one is leaf and one is humus, plus one part of sand. Drainage is imperative: spathiphyllums do not like stagnant water in the roots. During the period of active growth and flowering, a special liquid fertilizer must be added to the pot.
Spathiphyllum does not require pruning, with the exception of wilted flowers. It is advisable to wipe large, wide leaves with a damp cloth from dust so that they are clean and shiny.
Spathiphyllums are resistant to a variety of diseases and pests, but sometimes thrips, mealybugs, and ticks can threaten them. Parasites can appear due to too dry air or heat; they suck out the juice, making the leaves turn pale, as if silvered. A variety of insecticides, which are sold in special stores, will help to cope with thrips. They will also help in the fight against spider mites.
Cut off the affected leaves and process the spathiphyllum 4 times at weekly intervals. As for the mealybug, it never attacks a plant that is kept clean. If the worms do appear, remove the affected parts, wash the plant with soapy water and treat with an insecticide (for example, thiophos ).
