There are many legends and superstitions associated with this flower. Spathiphyllum is called “female happiness”. It is believed that it can bring love, peace, and prosperity to the home where it grows. Whether this is true or not, you can check from your own experience by growing this beautiful and unpretentious flower at home.
In total, about 50 species of spathiphyllum are known. Only three of them are found in the Old World, the rest grow in the tropical zone of Central and South America.
The following varieties are most often grown indoors:
- Spathiphyllum Wallace - long-petioled shiny, green, sword-shaped leaves, a flower with a spadix in the middle and a white spathe up to 3 cm long, blooms from spring to autumn.
- Spathiphyllum profusely blooms - leaves are light green in color with wavy edges, up to 20 cm long, growing on long petioles. Peduncles are approximately 2 times longer than the leaves, flowers with a white spathe and a spadix in the middle.
- Spathiphyllum “Mauna Loa” is a hybrid variety with wide leaves and snow-white flowers, used for bouquets, as a cut crop, and can stand in water for about a month.
Features of growing spathiphyllum
Spathiphyllum flower is a perennial herbaceous plant from the araceae family. In its native Colombia, it grows in the humid climate of the tropical forest, hidden from the sun's rays by larger plants. Natural growing conditions affect the plant’s preferences; it likes moist, nutritious soil, high air temperatures and diffused lighting.
Almost continuous flowering is promoted by fertilizing. Any complex fertilizer for flowering plants will do.
Flower “Women’s Happiness” - how to care for it to bloom
In the spring, the spathiphyllum houseplant produces its delicate white flowers, which bloom for about 3 months until mid-summer. At the end of flowering, it is advisable to cut off the flower stalks at the root.
A plant may not bloom for several reasons:
- the flower pot is too spacious after replanting, the root system grows:
- the room is too cold;
- the plant lacks nutrients;
- infection by fungi or pests.
If the plant does not bloom, you can artificially stimulate the process. Place the crop in a cool place for 2 months, create a drought regime, and then move it to a warm place. After this, flowering should begin.
Location and lighting
It is advisable to move spathiphyllum in winter to better-lit, southern or eastern windows. In summer, it is better to put it on the northern window sill or move it deeper into the room.
This is a fairly shade-tolerant plant that blooms well and does not lose leaf color even with slight shading. The flower is perfect for not very bright apartments with north-facing windows.
Temperature and humidity
In summer, moderate soil moisture is maintained by spraying the plant. It needs high air humidity; its homeland is swampy, humid tropical forests.
The flower takes spraying and a warm shower very well. To avoid waterlogging of the soil, it is covered with film during water procedures.
The air temperature for spathiphyllum is maintained between +15 and 30 °C. At low temperatures the plant will not bloom.
Watering and spraying
Spathiphyllum loves regular watering. It is advisable not to skip this important procedure, but do not overfill the flower. When overwatered, the leaves turn brown and the roots rot. To protect the top layer of soil in the pot from drying out, it is covered with sphagnum moss. Spathiphyllum loves high humidity; it can be rinsed in the shower or sprayed with a spray bottle.
Methods of flower propagation and transplantation
The plant is propagated by dividing the bush. This is the simplest and most effective way. Young plants obtained thanks to it bloom approximately six months after planting. Transplantation into a new pot is carried out as the root system grows, as well as after purchasing it in a store.
The pot for transplanting can be plastic or ceramic. It is advisable to have drainage holes at the bottom; the crop does not like overflowing soil.
Add 200 g of charcoal to 2 liters of nutrient soil for planting to protect the plant from putrefactive processes, and zeolite (1/4 of the substrate). Zeolite will absorb excess moisture like a sponge and release it to the plant as needed; it will also give the soil a looser structure.
A little soil is poured into the pot to set the required level for the plant. Remove the spathiphyllum from the old pot and transplant it into a new one, filling the remaining free space with soil. After transplantation, the plant will use all its strength to build up the root system; leaf growth and flowering will stop for a while. Therefore, it is better to replant it in the summer to see new flowering next spring.
Reproduction is still possible by seeds and cuttings of shoots.
Spathiphyllum leaves turn yellow and black - causes and treatment
Culture does not like drafts. If brown spots appear on the leaves, you need to inspect the plant to see if any insects have settled on it. If there are no pests, reduce watering, make sure the plant is not exposed to a draft, and feed it with fertilizer. If there are insects, treat the leaves and soil with insecticides.
Blackness on leaves can also be caused by problems with the root system. If a plant has been standing in damp soil for a long time and its roots have rotted, only immediate replanting can save it. The flower is removed from the pot, the old soil is cleaned off, the roots are washed, cutting off any rotten ones. The sections are sprinkled with charcoal, treated with a fungicide, and the plant is transplanted into new soil.
Why does the flower “Women’s Happiness” wither?
With insufficient watering, the leaves begin to wilt. They lose turgor and droop. Then the clock begins to count; if you do not water the plant until it completely withers, the process will be irreversible.
A slightly drooping flower, immediately after abundant watering, raises its leaves and peduncles upward and feels great.
Signs and superstitions associated with spathiphyllum
According to legend, the goddess of love Astarte, on her wedding day, gave the flower a piece of happiness that overwhelmed her. Since then, Spathiphyllum has brought happiness in love to every girl who believes in its power.
It is considered a good omen to receive a flower as a gift. A woman can buy it herself. If she is married, there will be mutual understanding, harmony, peace and love in the house. If you are lonely, you will soon meet your soulmate.
A good sign for the owner of a flower will be its constant and abundant flowering, while sudden withering can promise financial difficulties and grief.
Esotericists use the flower in magical rituals to attract money and love, the birth of children, etc.
The flower will respond with gratitude for good care. What it can definitely do is purify the air in the apartment from nitrogen oxide, formaldehyde, benzene and trichlorethylene. Spathiphyllum saturates the room with fresh oxygen, maintains high performance and good mood of the owner. Suitable for decorating winter gardens and compositional arrangements.
Indoor plants play an important role in creating comfort and a good home atmosphere. For example, it is customary to give spathiphyllum to girls. All indoor flowers for women's happiness give rise to many legends. Women's happiness is a very beautiful and unpretentious plant to care for.
1:994 1:999What does a flower of female happiness look like?
This luxurious bush with original buds leaves no one indifferent. The spathiphyllum flower is distinguished by the fact that it has no stems. The leaves are located on elongated petioles emerging from the rhizome and reach a length of 14-17 cm. Peduncles grow from the rhizome and are green or white. The flowers will delight the eyes of the owners every year in spring and autumn, if the plant is properly cared for.
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Flower Women's happiness - how to care for it to bloom
If a plant does not begin to bloom for a long time, then this is a reason to think about the reasons. First of all, it is worth watering the flower correctly, because from a lack of liquid it can wilt, begin to wither, and its leaves dry out and turn yellow.
How to make spathiphyllum bloom at home?
3:1134The first step is to carefully monitor the soil, not allowing it to dry out. However, excess moisture can cause irreparable harm to the plant. If the leaves begin to turn black, this indicates the need to reduce watering.
It is equally important to place the plant in a bright room where there are no drafts. Spathiphyllum will bloom well if it receives the right amount of light, but does not burn under ultraviolet radiation.
It is not recommended to choose a pot that is too wide for Women’s Happiness, as this will slow down flowering. The diameter of the container should not be many times larger than the size of the rhizome. In addition, for successful flowering, you need to plant the sprouts without damaging the root system
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Spathiphyllum - home care
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In order for the plant to develop well, it is necessary to create favorable conditions for this. It’s worth adopting a few rules on how to care for the Women’s Happiness flower:
4:911- Regulate the room temperature at least 15 degrees in winter and 22 degrees in summer.
- Avoid drafts.
- Control air humidity, because spathiphyllum arrived in Russia from tropical countries. To do this, you can install a fountain at home or periodically spray the leaves.
- The female flower requires lighting, but direct rays of the sun can harm it. The ideal option for placing the pot would be a table near the window, because here the light is well diffused, unlike the window sill.
How to water a flower Women's happiness
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One of the most important aspects of growing indoor plants is proper watering. How to care for spathiphyllum so that it does not dry out and begin to turn black and rot? You need to water the flower once a week in winter and 2-3 times in summer. The water temperature should be about 20 degrees (room temperature). It is not recommended to water spathiphyllum with bottled or distilled water.
The best option is tap water, standing in an open container so that the chlorine evaporates (at least 24 hours). Wood ash, lemon juice, oxalic acid or vinegar will help soften the liquid before watering. The selected substance is added in small quantities before settling. It is forbidden to use boiled water, because it does not dissolve air and can cause rotting of the roots.
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As a rule, the best time to plant or transplant a bush is spring. This should be done after preparing the substrate. The algorithm is as follows:
6:864- The soil is made up of sand, peat, turf, humus (2 parts turf soil and 1 part each of the other components).
- An adult plant has many root branches. They need to be separated carefully so as not to damage the bush.
- The resulting young shoots with roots are planted in new pots.
- The soil is well watered.
- The transplanted bushes are left for several days to acclimatize.
Experienced gardeners know how to propagate spathiphyllum at home by dividing the rhizome. However, this option is complex and requires some skill, because careless actions can damage the root and sprouts. Another method is to propagate the bush using seeds, but it takes a lot of time and is not popular among gardeners.
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Spathiphyllum - transplant
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If the bush of Women's Happiness has grown greatly, you need to transplant it into a larger container, thanks to this the plant will be able to develop and bloom normally. How to transplant a flower Women's happiness:
7:936- Prepare the soil from leaf soil, turf soil, humus, and sand.
- Place drainage (broken polystyrene foam or expanded clay) on the bottom of the pot.
- Fill in some soil.
- Place the root system in the pot.
- Fill in the remaining soil.
- Spill the ground with water prepared in advance.
Flower Women's happiness - signs and superstitions
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This plant is considered unusual. There are many folk signs, conspiracies and superstitions associated with Women’s Happiness. It is customary to give a flower to women and girls: it is very important that it is not bought independently, but presented by loved ones. Representatives of the fair sex are happy to keep Women's Happiness and believe that the flower has this name for certain reasons.
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- It is believed that a flower given to a girl makes her more attractive to men, feminine and gentle.
- If you believe the signs, then Women's happiness in the house gives girls the opportunity to start a family.
- If a flower is placed in the spouses’ bedroom, then quarrels and discord will bypass the family.
- It is believed that Women's happiness in the home helps expectant mothers cope with pregnancy more easily.
Spathiphyllum - diseases
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When the leaves of a favorite plant dry out or begin to turn yellow, flower growers are very worried and do not know what to do. As a rule, if the flower of female happiness is sick, the following signs appear:
Many owners of this flower note that it does not bloom for a long time. The reasons why spathiphyllum does not bloom at home may be the following:
10:793- pot too big;
- improper watering;
- lack of light;
- low air temperature;
- lack of feeding;
- need a transplant.
Fertilizing for spathiphyllum
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In order for a flower to please its owners with its beautiful appearance, it needs periodic feeding. Without this, flowering will become irregular or stop altogether. How to feed spathiphyllum? The easiest option is to use organic fertilizers. You can take bird droppings or purchase mineral compositions for flowering plants in the store. You can fertilize once every month. During the period of active development it will be necessary to feed twice.
Once you see this beautiful plant, you will definitely want to place it in your home. Spathiphyllum is a very lush bush with elongated green leaves, without stems. Its height reaches 50 cm. From the photo of flowering spathiphyllum, we can conclude that the inflorescences of the plant can be red and white. If you properly care for the bush, regularly add fertilizer and water according to a schedule, the plant will look great, just like in the picture.
More about
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Spathiphyllum (popularly known as “Women’s Happiness”) is a plant of the Araceae family. The flower is distinguished by large shiny leaves of rich green color and a white inflorescence on a long stalk.
In the wild it grows in the South American tropics and on the Philippine islands. However, this exotic flower takes root well in apartments and offices and is easy to care for.
Caring for Women's Happiness after Purchase
Spathiphyllum, or Women's Happiness
For spathiphyllum to grow and bloom, it is necessary to create the right conditions. This flower loves light or partial shade, room temperature and high humidity. It does not tolerate direct exposure to ultraviolet radiation and drafts.
Spathiphyllum feels best near eastern or western windows.
Do I need to replant after purchase?
In the store, flowers are sold in small pots made of cheap thin plastic. This is done to save money. Moreover, sometimes instead of nutrient soil, store pots contain a special transport substrate. After watering, it thickens and stops allowing air to pass through to the roots. Because of this, they gradually begin to rot.
Thus, replanting the plant after purchasing and maintaining quarantine is necessary.
Firstly, you will inspect the root system of the flower. This will help identify diseases.
Secondly, spathiphyllum will grow in new nutrient soil. In this case, the soil will be loose enough so that the water does not stagnate in it and the roots do not rot.
Third, you can choose the right size pot for the flower. This will further stimulate its growth.
Growing conditions
Today, about five dozen varieties of spathiphyllum are known. About half is used for decorative purposes, and about 10 are suitable for home and office use.
Spathiphyllum is unpretentious to growing conditions. It is able to grow even in a dark corner at low temperatures. Of course, in this case the plant gets sick more often and looks inconspicuous, with small leaves and pale flowers.
To achieve beautiful flowering of spathiphyllum, it needs to create the most comfortable conditions.
Lighting
Spathiphyllum - a light-loving plant
For full growth, spathiphyllum needs to be provided with the right amount of light. But, at the same time, the flower does not tolerate exposure to direct rays of the sun. Therefore, if you place a plant on the south side, it must be shaded.
Spathiphyllum can also develop in partial shade. But here you need to be careful, poor lighting makes the leaves of the plant small. The inflorescences become pale and quickly fall off.
Temperature
Spathiphyllum loves warmth. The ideal temperature is about 23 degrees. Spathiphyllum is a hardy flower and can grow in both lower and higher temperatures. However, you should not subject the plant to tests, as the flower will begin to hurt.
Air humidity
Like a true resident of the tropics, spathiphyllum loves a humid climate. Therefore, if your apartment is dry, then the flower needs to be sprayed with a spray bottle. During the summer months, it is advisable to do this in the morning and evening.
You need to especially carefully monitor air humidity in winter and summer. During the cold season, heating devices operate to dry the air. In summer it is very hot, and moisture evaporates quickly in the sun.
Choosing a place to put it
Spathiphyllum must be protected from the harmful effects of the sun. If your windows face south, then it is best to place the plant in the back of the room. The best place for this exotic plant is near the eastern window. There the flower will have light, but it will not get sunburned.
What does a houseplant look like in the interior?
Spathiphyllum in the interior
Spathiphyllum will add color to the interior of your room or office. At the same time, the flower does not look pretentious or vulgar.
The plant looks very beautiful on a light or, conversely, very dark background.
Some people prefer to place spathiphyllum in the bedroom at the head of the bed. Also popular is placement on low pedestals.
Tall varieties are placed directly on the floor.
You can also decorate the flower by placing containers with wet pebbles or decorative moss next to it.
Popular varieties
Chopin
Spathiphyllum Chopin
This plant variety is the result of selection. Chopin is distinguished by its small height (about 35-40 cm). It has elongated leaf blades with clearly visible veins. The aroma is pleasant, but not cloying.
Vivaldi
Spathiphyllum Vivaldi
This variety is distinguished by a cream-colored inflorescence located on a high stem. The leaves, unlike the Chopin variety, are more oval. The central vein is clearly visible. The rhizome is shortened.
Sensation
Spathiphyllum Sensation
The hybrid is distinguished by its high growth. With proper care, spathiphyllum “Sensation” can grow up to 150 cm. It has proportionate, large and expressive inflorescences.
Wallis
Spathiphyllum Wallis
This variety is considered the founder of many other varieties of spathiphyllum. It is not too tall, about 30-45 cm. The inflorescence size is about 3-5 cm. Among all varieties, it is considered the hardiest and most suitable for growing at home
Cannofolia
Cannoleaf spathiphyllum
This variety is often used for breeding and is rarely found at home. The inflorescence is yellowish, the leaf blades are rich in color.
Verdi
Spathiphyllum Verdi
The Verdi variety grows up to 70 – 75 cm in height. It is distinguished by its snow-white inflorescence. Among all varieties of spathiphyllum, it is the most light- and heat-loving. The optimal temperature for growing is 25 - 27 degrees.
Domino
Spathiphyllum Domino
This hybrid blooms longer than others. It also looks more advantageous thanks to neat leaves, pointed at the end. It differs in appearance due to the randomly located stripes on the leaf plates. This feature gave the variety its name.
Picasso
Spathiphyllum Picasso
This variety is similar in appearance to Domino, but the white stripes on its leaves are more frequent. Moreover, some leaf blades are colorless. It is the result of breeding work with the “Wallis” variety.
Conditions for flowering, or how to care for it to bloom
The flowering of spathiphyllum largely depends on the conditions in which it is located.
- Correct pot size. If the container is too small, the flower will have nowhere to grow. If it is too large, then the spathiphyllum will not bloom until its roots fill the entire volume of the pot.
- No drafts. From drafts, spathiphyllum gets sick and sheds its leaves. Therefore, if you open the windows for ventilation in winter, the pot with the plant must be moved to another place at this time.
- Correct temperature conditions. Women's happiness grows well at room temperature. If the thermometer shows less than 16 degrees for a long time, the flower will get sick and die. If, on the contrary, you place it in the scorching sun, the plant will simply “burn out.”
- Lack of nutrition. Spathiphyllum needs to be fed 1-2 times a month. During the dormant period, it is better to stop feeding.
- Timely watering. Women's happiness should be watered as the soil dries out. Under no circumstances should water be allowed to stagnate in the pot. Because of this, the root system of the flower rots.
- Prevention of diseases and pests. Regular inspection of the flower will help prevent the development of fungal diseases and pests. If you do not want your spathiphyllum to disappear, carefully inspect the stems and leaves of the flower at least once every two weeks.
Flower transplant
There is no need to replant Women's Happiness too often. While the flower is still young and growing, this can be done once a year. When the plant reaches its maturity, the frequency of transplants is reduced to once every 2-4 years.
Most often, spathiphyllum is transplanted using the transshipment method so as not to damage the roots.
But, if your pet is sick or has been in the same soil for too long, then when replanting it is better to clean the roots from the old soil. This method will also allow you to propagate spathiphyllum.
IMPORTANT! When replanting Women's Happiness, be sure to place drainage at the bottom of the pot.
Spathiphyllum transplant
Landing
When planting spathiphyllum, it is very important to choose the right pot size and soil. Women's happiness grows best in a mixture of peat, sand, turf, leaf soil and humus.
Before placing a flower in a new container, it is imperative to inspect the root system. Rotten and damaged roots are removed. Cuts and wounds are treated with a solution of potassium permanganate and sprinkled with crushed activated carbon.
Reproduction
You can get several new young plants from one spathiphyllum in 3 ways:
- Seeds.
- By dividing the bush during transplantation.
- By cuttings.
The most effective way to propagate this plant is by dividing the bush. When you transplant a flower into a new pot, you need to thin out the shoots. This can be done by dividing the rhizome into several parts. This way you will get 2-3 new plants that can be planted in separate pots.
The advantage of this method is that you get ready-made plants with a developed root system.
Reproduction of spathiphyllum
IMPORTANT! When dividing a spathiphyllum bush, you need to be very careful. Be sure to treat damaged roots with potassium permanganate and crushed activated carbon.
Trimming
Spathiphyllum is pruned after flowering has ended. The old peduncle is removed, as well as yellowed or dried leaves of the plant. This procedure is carried out so that nutrients are not consumed on the faded peduncle.
Trimming should be done with a utility knife. This way the cut will be neat. By pruning with scissors, you damage the plant tissue, which can lead to infection. Sections must be treated with crushed activated carbon.
Pruning should be done as close to the root as possible.
Rejuvenation
Rejuvenation is important in the process of growing spathiphyllum. The fact is that over time the plant ages and loses its beauty.
The most effective way to rejuvenate a flower is to root a stem with aerial roots. The algorithm of actions is as follows:
- Select a stem with aerial roots.
- Cut the petioles from the stem so as not to damage the aerial roots. Please note that you need to cut off the petioles that are located below the leaf.
- Wrap the stem below the leaf rosette with a plastic sleeve.
- Make several ventilation holes in the sleeve.
- Moisturize periodically.
- After 50-60 days, roots will appear under the film.
- Cut the stem below the sleeve.
- Carefully remove the film so as not to damage the roots and plant the plant in the pot.
There is an easier way - cut off part of the stem with a rosette and place it in water until roots appear. When the roots grow to about 5 cm, the plant can be planted in a permanent place.
Watering
Watering spathiphyllum
The watering regime for spathiphyllum depends on the time of year. In spring and summer, during the period of growth and abundant flowering, watering should be regular and abundant. In autumn and winter – moderate.
IMPORTANT! At any time of the year, you need to water the plant only when at least the top layer of soil has dried out. Otherwise, the water will begin to stagnate in the pot. This will lead to rotting of the root system.
Spathiphyllum should be watered with settled water at room temperature. Ideally, you should also perform filtration to get rid of harmful deposits.
Top dressing
Women's happiness needs to be fed according to the time of year. During the cold season, fertilizers should be applied no more than once a month, and it is best to refrain from fertilizing at all.
In spring and summer, the amount of fertilizing increases, since during the growth period the plant needs more nutrients. Therefore, at this time of year you need to feed the flower once every 2 weeks. This fertilizer application schedule continues until the end of flowering.
Spathiphyllum prefers organic fertilizers, but it perfectly accepts complex mineral fertilizers for flowers in diluted form.
Diseases and pests
Spathiphyllum most often suffers from root rot, sooty fungus and late blight. All these are fungal diseases. They are dangerous because they spread very quickly throughout the plant and lead to its death.
If you notice that the leaves or stems of your pet have begun to turn black, then it is necessary to urgently treat it with a fungicide. In addition, the affected parts of the plant must be cut off and destroyed.
Spathiphyllum falls victim to the following pests:
- spider mite;
- scale insect;
- mealybug.
Insects must be controlled using insecticidal agents (for example, Fitoverma). You can also use tobacco infusion against aphids and scale insects. It is mixed with a soap solution and the stems and leaves of the plant are thoroughly treated.
To protect a flower from fungal diseases and pests, it is imperative to carry out preventive measures. Preventive actions include regular inspection of the plant, compliance with care rules, and timely treatment with fungicides and insecticides.
It is important to remember that prevention is much easier than fighting for the life of an infected plant.
Sick spathiphyllum
IMPORTANT! If a flower is sick, it must be quarantined. In addition, it is necessary to conduct a preventive inspection of other plants.
How to resuscitate?
If your pet is not blooming, then there is a way to help him. But two conditions must be met:
- The flower should not be sick.
- The plant has not been recently replanted.
To make spathiphyllum bloom, it needs to be “shocked,” that is, placed in extreme conditions for some time. In an effort to survive, the plant will produce a flower.
To begin with, the pot with Women's Happiness is placed for 15 days in a cool place with a temperature of about 12 degrees.
After 2 weeks, the flower is returned to its usual place and a special liquid supplement (Uniflor-bud or Kemira Lux) or an extract from bird droppings is added.
IMPORTANT! Before purchasing fertilizer, make sure that the percentage of nitrogen in the fertilizer is less than the percentage of phosphorus and potassium.
After some time, the plant “shocked” in this way will begin to bloom. At this time, it is very important to maintain the required level of humidity in the room. Spray water regularly from a spray bottle or place containers of water near the plant.
What signs and superstitions are there?
Blooming spathiphyllum
Spathiphyllum is popularly called Women's happiness. There is a belief that a girl who plants a flower in her house will quickly find a betrothed and get married.
In general, there are many legends, superstitions and signs associated with this flower.
For example, it is believed that spathiphyllum should only be purchased on Wednesday, Friday or Saturday from a saleswoman with blond hair. In this case, you need to give a little more money and under no circumstances take change.
Another sign is associated with the flowering of the plant. If several flowers appear on the peduncle at the same time, then good luck awaits the family. If spathiphyllum does not bloom for a long time, then expect trouble.
It is also believed that spathiphyllum growing in the house has a positive effect on the health of a pregnant woman.
You can read more about the magical properties attributed to this flower in our article.
Common mistakes
Spathiphyllum is a tropical plant, and beginners in floriculture often make a number of mistakes when growing it.
- The most important mistake is placing a flower pot in the sun. Women's happiness loves sunlight, but direct rays overheat the leaf plates. The plant begins to hurt. Therefore, in summer the flower is shaded.
- The second most common mistake is improper watering. You only need to pour water into a flower pot when the top layer of soil has dried out. In winter you need to water even less often. Therefore, before watering the plant, test the soil with your finger; if it is wet, then watering should be postponed.
- The third common mistake is incorrectly selected pot when transplanting. The new container should be only slightly larger than the previous one. The fact is that first of all, any plant tries to fill the space with roots and only then begins to develop the above-ground part. Therefore, if you plant Women's Happiness in a pot that is too large, you will wait a very long time for flowering.
- Untimely transplant. Like any indoor plant, spathiphyllum needs to be regularly replanted into a new pot. If this is not done, the flower stops growing.
- The temperature regime is not maintained. Women's happiness grows best at moderate temperatures and high humidity. The flower can develop for some time at low temperatures (about 16-18 degrees), but at the same time it becomes weaker and more susceptible to various diseases.
- Disease and pest prevention is not carried out. Inspecting the plant after watering will only take a few minutes, but will help you notice the sore in time. And the sooner you see that something is wrong with the flower, the greater the chance that it can be saved.
- No fertilizing during flowering. Flowering is a very energy-intensive process that depletes the plant. Regular feeding will keep the flower healthy and prolong flowering.
Answers to popular questions, or small secrets of success
Spathiphyllum - decoration of any interior
Although spathiphyllum does not require extensive knowledge of floristry and is very easy to care for, many novice gardeners have a number of questions when growing this plant.
Why doesn't it grow well?
If the flower looks healthy, its leaves and stems are green without black, yellow or brown spots, then the reason for the poor growth of spathiphyllum is an excess of sunlight and moisture in the soil.
Another reason is the pot is too big. Until the root system develops properly, the green part of the flower will not grow.
If you accidentally “flooded” the spathiphyllum, then try loosening the soil. This will provide air access to the roots and allow the soil to dry out faster. If the soil remains wet for several days, then Women's Happiness will have to be transplanted into new soil.
Why does it wither?
There are several main reasons why spathiphyllum withers.
- Recent transplant– this is always stress for the plant. It will take some time to get used to the new conditions. It is possible that some leaves will look wilted.
- Incorrect watering mode. Wilting can also be caused by over- or under-watering. It’s much worse if you “flood” the flower. The plant will tolerate mild drought and will look healthy again within a few days. Excess moisture is dangerous because the earth clumps, air flow stops, and the roots begin to rot.
- Change of place. Plants really don’t like being moved from place to place. Changes in microclimate negatively affect primarily the leaf blades and peduncles, which begin to fade. Without a good reason, you should not rearrange the flower pot for a long time.
- Incorrect feeding regime. Beginning flower growers very often think that the more fertilizer they add, the more abundant the spathiphyllum will bloom. But this is a mistake. Excess minerals have a negative effect on the plant. In particular, processes of withering are observed.
- Pests. If you are sure that you have properly cared for your pet, pick up the leaves of the flower. Most likely, insects are breeding underneath them. They need to be removed from the leaf plates, and the plant itself must be treated with insecticides and soap solution.
How often does it bloom?
Women's happiness blooms once per season. Most often - from March to the end of August - beginning of September. From October to February the flower should be at rest. To do this, it is pruned, watering and fertilizing are reduced.
You should not artificially achieve year-round flowering of spathiphyllum. The dormant period is very important for a plant if you want it to delight you with lush flowers and live longer than a few years.
Constant flowering will quickly exhaust the plant. It will become more vulnerable to fungal and bacterial diseases.
How to care for leaves
Spraying spathiphyllum
In spring and summer, spathiphyllum leaves should be sprayed with a spray bottle and wiped with a damp cloth. This is done to increase the overall humidity, which this flower loves so much.
In autumn and winter, there is no need to spray the leaves with water, since the plant is dormant at this time of year. Just wipe the sheet plates with a dust cloth from time to time.
After Women's Happiness has faded, you need to remove old, yellowed, withered and dried leaves. This can be done while pruning the plant.
Why do the ends turn black?
If your spathiphyllum has blackened tips, it means you have overwatered the plant or applied too much fertilizer.
In this case, you need to stop watering and fertilizing for a while. The soil in the pot needs to be loosened and dried. In the future, reduce the amount of fertilizer applied.
Why do flowers turn black?
The most common cause of blackening of the flowers of Women's Happiness is “wet hypothermia.” That is, when the plant is watered in the evening and remains standing on the window with the window open. The water does not have time to be completely absorbed, the temperature drops at night, and the roots of the plant become supercooled.
Saving women's happiness in this case can be very difficult. The plant will have to be moved to a warmer place, and the roots will need to be treated with Kornevin.
Also, blackening of flowers can signal a fungal disease. In this case, the plant must be immediately quarantined and treated with fungicides with a thorough inspection of the stems, leaves and roots.
Sometimes blackened flowers are the result of improper care. For example, non-compliance with watering and fertilizing regimes, too low a temperature, dry air.
How to increase the number of buds?
There are several tricks to increase the number of buds on spathiphyllum.
Firstly, there should be no old inflorescences on the plant. Therefore, they will need to be removed.
Secondly, The pot with the flower is placed in a cold place for 15 days, and then returned back.
Third, within a month it is fertilized twice with mineral fertilizers.
Fourthly, as soon as flowering begins, spathiphyllum is sprayed daily with warm water from a spray bottle. This must be done carefully so as not to get on the buds.
Spathiphyllum
Conclusion
Spathiphyllum will be a wonderful interior decoration. This flower is easy to care for and does not require special knowledge in floristry. By following the rules for growing this plant, you can achieve stable flower growth.
Remember, the more attentive you are to your pet, the more likely it is that it will repay you with lush and long-lasting flowering.
Flowers are very fragile and delicate creatures, regardless of their nature and character. They have many similarities with female nature, which is probably why a special variety of beautiful creation was bred - the flower of female happiness.
The name speaks for itself. Many women have high hopes for the plant, and, as practice shows, it’s not in vain. After all, miracles happen, even if the mystery of the magical power of a flower remains a mystery to everyone, but women’s hearts find peace and family well-being.
There are many legends and myths about the charms of the plant, for example, women suffering from loneliness will soon start a family, or adversity between two loving hearts will subside, and there will be a complete idyll for the development of romantic relationships.
The flower has lush, beautiful greenery. The foliage is glossy.
The noble plant will adequately decorate the interior of the house and will delight household members with a favorable aura for creating strong family ties.
Buying a flower of female happiness in Russia is a five-minute affair, but in order to really get the desired effect from the plant, the housewife will have to spend time and effort, care and affection, and show patience and vigilance. After all, after a woman picks up a pot with a flower, she bears full responsibility for it, so to speak, she takes fate into her own hands.
Photos of spathiphyllum at different stages of development can be found on the Internet, you can also meet in person at a flower shop and find out from the florist all the features of caring for this incomparable plant.
Flower of female happiness: care at home
Happiness loves silence, so an indoor flower prefers to be in a secluded corner without too bright lighting.
Direct sunlight can cause significant damage to the plant. Home care requires attention and care from the owner.
If yellowness and a faded tint are visible on the leaves, they become lifeless and lethargic, which means you should think about changing the place of residence of the plant. Here is the answer to the question why the leaves turn yellow.
Yellowed leaves must be carefully removed from the general bush, and with proper and competent care, the flower will bring positive emotions and a good mood.
Women's happiness in the home. Advantages
- According to signs and beliefs, the power of the plant lies in the invisible creation of strong family ties, prosperity in the home, and assistance in successfully bearing a child.
- Beauty and presentability. A plant with bright green leaves will fit perfectly into any interior and fill the house with fresh air.
- If you take good care of your friend, there will be harmony and grace in your family.
- A houseplant knows its owner, so your care and warmth will be generously rewarded.
There is no need to flood the plant in winter; the root system may freeze due to a sudden temperature change. It is best to use settled water at room temperature, then the plant will feel comfortable and develop fruitfully.
If the tips of the leaves dry out, yellowness and loss of elasticity of the foliage can be seen, it is necessary to urgently water the plant and spray it with a little water. This therapy will help quickly bring the plant back to life.
By nature it loves moist air, so systematically spraying the foliage will benefit the plant. Watering alone is not enough for normal development; it is necessary to feed the soil and saturate it with useful microelements.
A universal feed or a specialized mixture for flowering plants is suitable. In the summer, when sap is flowing through the foliage and the active process of flower growth is observed, you need to give the “vitamin” in the form of a portion of fertilizing once every seven days. In winter, it is enough to treat the flower of female happiness once every 15-20 days. The price of fertilizers depends on the composition of the mixture and the weight of the package.
Transplantation is one of the most crucial moments in the life of a flower. The procedure should be carried out slowly, maximum time and attention should be given. How and when to transplant?
Gardeners recommend carrying out land work with women's happiness in the spring. The procedure is simple, but the final result depends on your vigilance. On forums and social networks, desperate housewives constantly create the topic “Flower of female happiness, leaves turn yellow.” There may be several reasons for this process.
You don’t need to be an experienced gardener to perform basic care and maintain the plant in proper conditions. It is important to understand what a young plant looks like, that is, you need to know its age, and build on that.
How much should a young plant be watered and with what water? The answer is simple - settled water at room temperature. Water plants at the roots, never on the leaves. If you constantly keep the plant in a sunny place, most likely, systematic drying out of the soil leads to yellowing of the leaves. The flower should be cared for regularly; this is the only way the plant can please the eye and serve as a living corner in the house.
The presence of a good drainage system is the key to normal growth and development of the plant with subsequent flowering. When the water begins to stagnate, the root of female happiness begins to rot over time, and accordingly, this problem is reflected in the leaves.
You don’t need a lot of intelligence and knowledge, just carefully monitor the condition of the plant and respond to all changes. An adult plant has yellow leaves after flowering, and this is completely natural, because the flower is a living organism and during the period of active development (flowering) it lost a lot of strength and was exhausted.
How to care for such a plant?
At the moment of flowering, replanting cannot be done; on the contrary, you need to surround the plant with care. After the flowering period, a recovery process begins, so yellow, weakened leaves may appear. They need to be carefully removed and the plant allowed to produce new succulent leaves. Another factor in the yellowness of leaves is the aging of the plant.
First you need to carefully sort through the root system and make sure that there are no rotten elements, then pick off the yellow leaves. Over time, the flower will regain its strength and completely renew its luxurious green robe.
Of course, care and concern.
- Timely moderate watering, spraying of leaves.
- Transplant in spring.
- Fertilizing with universal soil additives.
- A woman’s relationship to a living organism should be equal to that of her brainchild. It won’t hurt to talk and caress the plant, because you have high hopes for it!
- Climatic conditions and temperature conditions. Air and ultraviolet rays from the sun can harm the plant.
- Pot. This refers to aesthetic properties and volume. For happiness to flourish, you need to pay attention to all the little things, including the choice of a decorative pot.
Why doesn't women's happiness bloom?
For normal growth and development of the plant, it is necessary to create all conditions for active life. Humid air helps women's happiness begin to bloom.
- Draft- an enemy for the plant. Try to choose a well-lit place in the house, but without drafts.
- The pot is not selected correctly. Women's happiness does not like large vessels; by its nature, it develops and blooms well if its root system is closely intertwined and the roots are in contact with each other. There is no need to choose containers that are too bulky for the plant.
- Transfer- stress for any plant, so there is no need to disturb a woman’s happiness and constantly replant it. It is enough to loosen the top layer of soil and monitor watering.
- Feeding and fertilizer for plants it can not only improve the health of the flower, but also poison it. Some housewives try too hard to feed the flower, and concentrated fertilizers work against the plant. All the features of fertilizers can be studied on the labels from the manufacturer or you can get detailed advice from florists. When the flower has bloomed, there is no need to disturb it again and move it from place to place.
The beauty and luxury of a flower depends on careful and careful systematic care. A flower loves one mistress, take time to “talk” with spathiphyllum, he will definitely give you beautiful curls.
According to unconfirmed data, female happiness can establish harmony in family relationships and give a warm aura.
Replanting the plant should take place in a secluded place, because this is a very crucial moment for the future fate of the flower. It’s not for nothing that the plant is called “women’s happiness”; the flower really works wonders and helps improve a woman’s destiny. Lush greenery looks great in the home.
Do not forget to remove dust from the leaves, then the spathiphyllum will reveal itself in all its glory. Water and care for your indoor plant with pure thoughts, talk to it, and surround it with attention and care.
Women's happiness is in your hands, dear girls, take care of the flower and you will certainly learn all the girlish secrets of a successful married life.
The spathiphyllum flower is also called “women’s happiness” or a woman’s flower. Many beautiful legends and beliefs are associated with this plant. For example, if “female happiness” is placed together with “male happiness”, or at least placed side by side, then harmonious family relationships are already guaranteed. This may be true, but the growing conditions for these two plants are too different.
Spathiphyllum looks quite unusual in appearance. It has no stem, and the leaves grow directly from the ground. The leaves are lanceolate or oval-shaped and grow in a bush. The inflorescences resemble a spadix of white and sometimes greenish color.
Spathiphyllum flower (female happiness), photo
Humidity, light, temperature
Having acquired “female happiness”, you need to choose a suitable place for it in the house. The plant does not like direct sunlight and may get leaf burns. Therefore, if he gets a windowsill, then it is necessary to protect the plant with a curtain or film that would create a protective screen so that the sunlight is slightly diffused. The flower needs regular spraying and watering. Under no circumstances should the soil be allowed to dry out.
With a lack of moisture, the tips of the spathiphyllum leaves turn black and dry, photo
The watering regime for spathiphyllum is very important. In spring and summer it needs abundant watering. During flowering, the plant needs a lot of moisture, but this does not mean that it should stand in water, like in a swamp. on the contrary, it is necessary to check whether the soil has time to dry out between waterings. It is very useful to wipe the leaves with a damp cloth or sponge. In the autumn-winter period, watering must be reduced. If it is cold on the windowsill, then the water cools quickly after watering and can damage the root system of the plant.
The maximum temperature for keeping this indoor flower reaches 27 degrees, but this is only with abundant watering. Temperature values of 18 -20 degrees are considered optimal. But at temperatures below 14 degrees the plant begins to feel uncomfortable and freeze. You should also not expose the flower to sudden temperature changes or hot air from a heater.
When growing this plant at home, special attention must be paid to indoor air humidity. It must be high, so it wouldn’t hurt to even place the flower pot on a tray filled with water. The water will gradually evaporate and in this way the level of moisture needed by the plant will increase.
Fertilizer and feeding
In addition to hydration, it is necessary to ensure that the flower is fed in a timely manner. After all, a plant, like all living things, needs nutrients for its body. But you also shouldn’t overfeed spathiphyllum, as this can negatively affect the flower. “Women's Happiness” needs feeding most of all during flowering. This usually happens in spring and summer. Feed the plant once a week. In winter, you should do this less often, about once every three weeks.
Transplantation and propagation of spathiphyllum
It is better to replant “women’s happiness” every year in the spring. If the pot is small, then the roots fill it completely, leaving no free space. The plant is cramped and it slows down its development. But if the pot chosen is too large, then the spathiphyllum may stop blooming altogether. Therefore, when transplanting, you need to choose a container that is not much wider than the previous one. During replanting, you should try to preserve the earthen ball on the roots. The soil is selected from peat, humus and leaf soil in equal proportions. When the plant becomes old, that is, stops growing, it can be replanted every five years.
Spathiphyllum reproduces only by dividing the bush. The easiest way to do this is during a flower transplant. The bush must not be damaged during division, otherwise it will not take root. If, when dividing the bush, it turns out that some part does not have roots, then you can put this plant in water. Within a month, roots should form and the plant can be transplanted into the ground.
Video: caring for spathiphyllum (female happiness)
Diseases and pests of spathiphyllum, care and treatment
If suddenly a white cotton coating appears on the walls of the pot or directly on the surface, the plant withers, and its leaves turn pale and wither, this means that the plant is affected by root aphids. This pest can enter the pot along with contaminated soil or due to improper watering. Waterlogged or, conversely, overdried soil is an excellent environment for insects. The treatment method will be to water the plant 1-2 times a week with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.
Sometimes, if not properly cared for, the plant becomes affected by root rot. A sign of such a disease is the wilting of the plant for no apparent reason. You can save a flower if you replant it. In this case, it is imperative to cut off the rotten roots and then treat them with Glyocladin.
There is another enemy of “female happiness” - phytospore, which affects the root system of the flower. At the same time, the roots begin to soften and gradually die. The disease can develop when the plant is overwatered, if excess water stagnates in the pot. The treatment is the same as in the previous case, but here it is especially important to observe the conditions for proper watering when caring for the flower.
In addition, if the plant does not have enough nutrition or, conversely, it is overfed, then this affects the state of “female happiness.” The plant's leaves begin to wither and turn yellow, and it is attacked by harmful bacteria. This disease is called gommosis. The leaves turn black at the edges. Such a plant should be treated by removing diseased leaves, and thoroughly washing the remaining leaves with laundry soap under warm running water.
In addition, the plant has enemies - these are insect pests: scale insects, spider mites, aphids, mealybugs.
If you follow these simple rules of care, then the grateful “female happiness” will certainly delight you with its beautiful flowers and healthy foliage.
