Indoor flower "Women's happiness"

Spathiphyllum is a beautiful plant, attractive in its grace and ease of care.

With delicate white blossoms and distinctive emerald green leaves, this graceful flower is a favorite among flora lovers.

True indoor plant lovers and gardeners are always interested in where their favorite flower came from and how it was adapted, as well as its history and those who contributed to making it known to everyone. In this article we will talk about this.

Interesting facts from history

If previously the Araceae family, to which the flower belongs, consisted of only a few varieties, now there are a number of hybrids that differ in stem height , size and color of leaves, size of inflorescences, and abundance of flowering. The varieties of spathiphyllum are discussed in detail in our article.

The name of the flower is easily translated from Greek and means: “spata” - bedspread, “phyllum” - leaf, which quite accurately emphasizes the unusual shape of the inflorescence, reminiscent of a sail.

But spathiphyllums grown for decorative purposes in Russia are often called “female flowers”; people believe in their magical and miraculous properties (what is another name for spathiphyllum and why?).
It is believed that the flower helps to find a loved one, improve family relationships and even get pregnant .
For several years, scientists have been studying the properties of the plant, determining experimentally how it purifies the air we breathe from toxins, dust and other harmful substances. Now we can say with confidence that spathiphyllum is not only beautiful, but also a useful and necessary plant in every home (read about the beneficial and harmful properties of spathiphyllum for humans and animals here).

The flower thoroughly cleanses the air , increasing the oxygen content in the surrounding space.

Graceful spathiphyllum is a very delicate and noble plant. It continues to bloom for almost a whole year, and if you create comfortable and suitable conditions for its maintenance, it will delight its owner with longevity and an abundance of fragrant inflorescences.

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One of the main favorites of many gardeners is the beautiful and delicate spathiphyllum flower. It is distinguished by the elegance of its inflorescences with snow-white petals and emerald-colored leaves. Its origin from distant hot countries did not prevent the flower from adapting perfectly to new conditions, so its cultivation does not cause much trouble for lovers of indoor plants.

Why is the flower called “Women’s happiness”?

Spathiphyllum is called “women’s happiness” because of an ancient Greek legend. The happy goddess Astarte got married, and to celebrate, she decided to give the magical power to bring love to spathiphyllum.

She presented the treasured flower in the form of a white heart to an unmarried girl, and she, in turn, gave the magical plant to her friends at the wedding. Unmarried girls must take care of the flower in order to find their soulmate.

To protect a couple from possible betrayal and jealousy, normalize sex life and ignite passion, you need to place the flower closer to the bed. If there are several plants in the apartment, they will bring happiness and good luck to all household members. However, you should not easily give the young shoots into the wrong hands so that happiness can visit their home. A married woman should give spathiphyllum to her lonely sister or close friend.

The spathiphyllum flower resembles the belly of a pregnant woman. There is a sign that the plant promotes favorable conception of a child, gestation and childbirth.

Spathiphyllum is called “women’s happiness” for a reason. If you place a pot with this plant in the bedroom of a girl who has not yet met her soulmate, then love will soon await the girl. She will become more feminine and attractive to men. There is another known superstition, according to which spathiphyllum is called the “husband” flower. Allegedly, he will hurt and wither if the wrong man who is suitable for her is next to a woman.

Among the wide variety of indoor plants, there is an analogue of the female spathiphyllum flower - anthurium, which is considered “male happiness”. The appearance of both plants has slight differences. “Women’s happiness” has large white flowers, while men’s flowers have a crimson or bright red hue. Why does the “female happiness” plant bloom?

Many believe that if the spathiphyllum blooms, this means that the wishes of the young unmarried girl who cared for the plant will soon come true. Beautiful flowering plays an important role in this. During the period when the spathiphyllum flower blooms, relationships are strengthened in the house and a calm atmosphere is created.

The appearance of a flower is a kind of indicator of family relationships:

the flower has bloomed - establishing mutual understanding with a partner; the flower has begun to fade - the couple has claims that require urgent resolution.

Peculiarities

The name spathiphyllum, or in other words spathiphyllum, comes from the Greek words spathe - bedspread and phyllon - leaf. The flower is popularly known as the “white sail” and “women’s happiness.” This is due to the non-standard appearance of the plant; it does not have a stem as such, and the foliage grows directly from the ground in the form of a bunch. The inflorescence, which looks like a spadix, is surrounded by a white blanket.

The flowering period occurs in spring and lasts from a week to several months. However, at home you can admire it almost all year round, of course, with proper care. After the bush has flowered, all dead parts must be removed.

Women endow the plant with magical properties. According to legends, it helps to find a soul mate, improve relationships in the family and even have a child.

Scientists have come to the conclusion that “female happiness” is capable of purifying the surrounding air from harmful substances and dust particles and enriching it with oxygen.

Feeding rules

If you constantly feed green crops at home, the flower of female happiness will not only grow and develop faster, but will also enter the flowering phase earlier. For women's happiness, it is best to use complex supplements that are aimed at accelerating growth. Such drugs can be purchased at any specialized store in the form of solutions or tablets. The former are used for watering, while the latter must be buried directly into the soil to a depth of 2 centimeters. After the first watering, the water will dissolve useful microelements in the substrate, after which the roots of the flower will be completely saturated with them. Remember that spathiphyllum should not be fed in winter, since at this time the flower is dormant.

History of origin and homeland

The birthplace of “female happiness” is Central and South America. The genus includes more than 40 species, of which 3 came to us from the countries of East Asia and Polynesia.

The distribution area of the taxa covers the Gulf of Mexico, Guiana, Suriname, Guatemala, El Salvador, Panama, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Colombia, Brazil and Peru. The main distinguishing feature of the countries where the bush comes from is the enormous diversity of flora and fauna. The soil in these conditions is represented by a litter of decomposing leaves and branches, which is important to consider when breeding.

You can also meet the “white sail” in the Philippines, Sulawesi and the Solomon Islands. The plant was first discovered in the Colombian and Ecuadorian jungles and described by the German researcher G. Wallis (later one of the species was named after him). Breeders, in pursuit of new varieties, began to import the flower to England, from where it spread throughout Europe, as well as Russia.

Where does it grow in nature?

Spathiphyllum grows in swampy forests, on the banks of rivers and streams, that is, in places where a stable climate with high humidity is maintained throughout the year. In these areas there are no sharp temperature fluctuations (usually 23–29°C), and there are no distinct seasons or seasons. At night the air does not cool down, maintaining a mark of 18°C.

Under natural conditions, spathiphyllum occupies the lower tier of the tropical forest, therefore, despite the abundance of sun, it is content with minor glare. As an adaptation, he grew leaves with larger diameters and lengths to increase the area for photosynthesis and capture of sunlight. Some representatives have adapted to an epiphytic existence, developing on tree trunks.

Conditions for maintaining the house

Despite its exotic origin, this indoor plant does not make any special expensive demands on the gardener. The only and important point in maintaining a flower is to create comfortable microclimatic conditions and maintain them in optimal balance.

Air temperature

“Women's happiness” refers to heat-loving plants. During spring and summer, the air temperature should be maintained at 22–25°C, with a minimum of 18°C. In the autumn-winter period, the ideal temperature for the life of the bush is 16–17°C. At this time, it is necessary to be especially vigilant, since excessively low temperatures contribute to the development of rot, slower growth and even death of the flower. “Sail” is sensitive to drafts; for example, on a cold windowsill or floor it can fade and fade.

sunlight

Many believe that spathiphyllum is absolutely unpretentious to the amount of sunlight and grows well even in darkened rooms or, conversely, in bright direct rays. However, in practice everything is not so simple. Do not place the pot in direct sun, as ultraviolet radiation damages the shiny foliage, leaving burns. It is also not worth keeping the bush in the crown; due to lack of lighting, the leaves will begin to stretch and acquire a dark green tint.

It is optimal to place the “sail” on the windows under diffused light. In this case, the plant will develop well, and the flowering period may increase slightly.

Air humidity

“Women's happiness” arrived in Russia from the tropics and therefore prefers high humidity. At home, the plant must be systematically sprayed (in the warm season, take a shower), add expanded clay or moistened pebbles to the tray, and place a pot on top. But even with this, the tips of the leaves may dry out. During the flowering period, you need to carefully monitor where the water gets; it should not be on the inflorescence and the “bedspread”.

Flowers can be an indicator of a plant’s “satisfaction.” With proper air humidity, they appear in the fall and persist until mid-winter.

Watering

It is advisable to water the flower only with settled water, with a temperature of about 20°C. In spring, summer and at the time of flowering, it is watered abundantly, guided by the soil (two days after the top layer of the substrate dries). During the dormant period, the volume of watering is reduced, but the soil should never dry out. However, if water stagnates (poor quality soil, excessive watering frequency, or accumulation of liquid in the pan), it must be drained, otherwise the bush may die. The leaves are informative in this regard - if there is a lack of water, the crown droops, and if there is too much, it becomes covered with dark spots.

Fertilizer

Spathiphyllum needs year-round application of fertilizers; without them, the beautiful plant blooms poorly, and the flowers are small and inconspicuous. Feeding should be carried out according to the following schedule:

from mid-spring (when the flower is preparing for flowering and active growth) and until the second half of autumn, fertilizers are applied once every two weeks;
During periods of rest and sleep, once a month is sufficient.

“Women's Happiness” accepts fertilizers of organic origin well. Mineral fertilizing is diluted to a weakly concentrated solution and after application, or better yet before it, be sure to provide abundant watering.

Selection of location and conditions of detention

In order for the magical properties of Spathiphyllum to work, bringing happiness to your personal life, it must be properly cared for.

Lighting and location

A place with moderate lighting is suitable for growing Spathiphyllum. Direct sunlight should not be allowed, but a place that is too shaded is also not suitable. Otherwise, with a lack of light, the leaves will stretch towards the sun. In winter you need good lighting, so artificial lighting will help the bush develop. Under such conditions, Women's happiness will grow well on the north window.

Temperature

Intensive growth occurs only when it is warm. Optimal favorable conditions for spathiphyllum are up to 26 degrees. But literally 2-3 weeks before the expected flowering, the plant needs to create the so-called temperature dormancy - 16 degrees with limited watering. During this time, the plant will gain strength and energy and will delight you with abundant flowering. It is also necessary to ensure that the flower is not exposed to drafts.

One of the advantages of the species is its adaptability to any temperature. You just need to follow the rule: the colder it is, the less water. And even in a cool room, a woman’s happiness will grow and not get sick, the development process will just happen more slowly.

Air and humidity

A favorable air environment for the plant is high humidity, optimally 50-60%. In winter, when the rooms are heated, as well as in summer, in hot weather, the plant needs additional spraying and washing of the leaves.

Lack of moisture immediately affects the appearance of the leaves. They begin to dry out, and if overwatered, they begin to darken. Watering and moistening the soil will not solve the problem; you need to humidify the air. You can place a humidifier nearby, or pour some water into a wide tray and place it nearby.

Soil and pot

Special conditions must be observed when planting and replanting plants. Specifically when preparing the soil and choosing a pot. Women's Happiness has a fairly strong and voluminous root system. Therefore, as it grows, you need to change the pot to a larger one. But the roots in the pot should not be too spacious either. Typically, the flower is transplanted in the spring into soil with the following composition:

turf;
leaf soil;
humus;
vermiculite;
sand;
charcoal.

All components are mixed in equal parts, and drainage material is placed at the bottom of the pot. If the pot is made of clay, drainage is not needed, but then there should be wide holes at the bottom of the pot. Only the roots are placed in the soil; the basal leaves are not covered with soil.

Transplantation and propagation

The plant needs to be replanted when its root system no longer fits in the old pot. It is optimal in the spring, when the bush has already left winter, but has not yet begun to prepare for flowering in full force. A flower bought in a store is replanted a month after full adaptation. Before the procedure, prepare a substrate for which you take:

The first three components are in equal parts, the last two are in double volume.

The new house should be 3–4 cm larger than the diameter of the rhizome. The step-by-step replanting process is as follows.

Spathiphyllum is poured generously with water and set aside for 60 minutes. This is necessary to soften the soil.
Afterwards, the bush is removed from the old pot and the adhering substrate is carefully cleaned. At this time, the roots are carefully examined and sick and damaged ones are removed; the wounds can be sprinkled with ash.
The bottom of the pot is covered with small pebbles, crushed stone or pieces of brick. The rest is filled with the prepared substrate.
Place the bush in a pot, lay the rhizome and sprinkle it with earth.
Hide the plant in a dark corner for a while.

Flower propagation can be done in two ways:

seed , that is, to germinate from a seed;
vegetative - division.

Germinating seeds and bringing a small sprout to an adult flower is a painstaking and complex process. Therefore, “women’s happiness” is usually divided. The peeled rhizome is cut with a sharp knife or sharpened scissors. It is important that each root has one growing point and 2-3 leaf blades. The young plant is planted in a pot with a diameter of 15 centimeters, in a specially prepared and moistened substrate. After six months, the new adult “white sail” will begin to delight its owners with its flowering.

Origin story

The plant was first described by the German scientist Gustav Wallis, who discovered the flower during a scientific expedition through the tropical forests of Ecuador and Colombia. These countries are considered the birthplace of spathiphyllum, a houseplant. The opening took place at the end of the 19th century. The name of the discoverer is the most popular type of spathiphyllum, which is better adapted to home cultivation than others.

Collectors traveling through the South American jungle gradually managed to find other species of this plant. At first it was bred in the royal gardens of Britain, from where it began to spread throughout Europe and Russia. In the middle of the 20th century, breeders developed new varieties of “female happiness.”

The name spathiphyllum consists of two Greek words that translate as “covering leaf” . In different countries it is called differently: in Europe - “peace lily”, in America - “flag bearer”, and in Russia “women’s happiness” or “white sail” for its resemblance to a piece of ship equipment. According to legends, the flower helps single girls get married quickly, women help maintain love and harmony in the family, and childless families wait for offspring.

Distribution in nature

Despite the fact that the flower comes from the countries of the South American continent, some of its species are found on the islands of Indonesia and Melanesia, in Southeast Asia. It prefers marshy soil near river banks, a humid climate with stable air temperatures.

Its natural habitat is limited to the lower layer of tropical forests. There are species that have adapted to an epiphytic lifestyle on tree trunks. This behavior is explained by a lack of sunlight.

Description of the plant

"Women's happiness" belongs to the araceae family. The main feature of spathiphyllum is its lack of a stem. This structure is explained by living conditions in nature. The lack of light is due to the fact that spathiphyllum grows in the shade of tall thickets. Therefore, the plant has formed large leaves that help it with photosynthesis.

The soil in the tropics is slightly acidic and contains few nutrients . Humus does not contain enough plant residues, as they are washed away by rainfall or absorbed by the roots of large trees. For this reason, spathiphyllum has formed a horizontal rhizome to search for nutrients in the upper part of the soil.

The oval or lanceolate leaves grow directly from the soil . The arrow on which the inflorescence is located grows from there. It resembles an ear of corn surrounded by a white blanket.

This structure is necessary for the flower to attract insects that pollinate the plant.

Varieties and types

Spathiphyllum has about 50 species, the most unpretentious of which are grown on windowsills:

Domino is a bush 0.5 meters high. The coloring of the leaves is very unusual - the dark green background is painted with white spots, strokes and stripes. In order for the pattern to remain bright, the plant is provided with good lighting. A yellowish flower with a snow-white cover. It has a subtle aroma that appears in the morning and disappears in the afternoon.
Cupido is a very interesting Dutch hybrid. It is attractive with long curved petals, the pointed tips of which are dark green. Blooms in spring for one month. Feels good on window sills facing east or west.
The heliconium-leaved species, which is native to the tropical forests of Brazil, has a decorative appearance and unpretentiousness. A bush with large oblong leaves in the shape of an ellipse. They are dark green in color with a glossy surface, wavy edges and a pointed end. The white cob gradually darkens, its size is 10 centimeters. The “sail” surrounding it is twice as long.
Adorable (pleasant) grows in the African jungle. The color of the leaves is dark green, lanceolate in shape, with an elongated tip. The petioles are long and strong. The blanket is greenish-white, shaped like a small flag. Abundant flowering begins in April and ends in June. Good care ensures flowers reappear.
Spilt milk (spilled milk) is one of the new varieties. It is interesting for the dim color of the leaves, the green color of which is combined with blurred light green and white shades. Because of this feature it got its name.
Haiti is a rare variety bred by Dutch breeders. The leaves are soft, leathery, covered with yellow patterns. It is good because it can grow not only in soil, but also in flowerpots with water. As an additional decoration, it is sometimes planted in aquariums.
The cannoleaf species differs from its relatives in the color of its foliage - it is bright green. To avoid darkening, it is necessary to provide the flower with good lighting. In this case, direct sunlight should be avoided so that the plant does not get burned. Enough diffused light. Blooming spathiphyllum exudes a pleasant scent.
Picasso stands out for its unusual foliage color. Intense white spots are located not only on the leaves, but also on the spadix and perianth. This variegated coloring makes the hybrid unique among its fellows. Needs abundant watering and diffused lighting.
Abundantly flowering - native to the tropical thickets of Colombia. It is equipped with many leaves and an underground creeping stem. Lanceolate leaves 25 cm long are located on small 15 cm petioles. The flower stalks consist of a greenish flower surrounded by a concave mantle.
Japanese is an undemanding specimen. The oval leaves with wavy edges are bright green in color. Pleases with fragrant flowers twice a year. This variety needs slightly acidic soil.
Sensation is the largest hybrid, up to one and a half meters high. The leaves and inflorescences are also large. The cape with the cob is snow-white, but becomes green over time.
Wallis is the aroid progenitor of many hybrids. It got its name in honor of the discoverer of spathiphyllum. The characteristics of this species contain common features with other varieties. This is the most common plant pet in apartments and offices.

KINDS

Spathiphyllum wallisii

If the room does not have enough space for a large flowerpot with spathiphyllum, then you can purchase a more modest type - Wallis spathiphyllum. This plant has dwarf forms with leaves 15-30 cm high, peduncles up to 30 cm long, flowers 8-10 cm. The whole plant is 30-40 cm high with a short rhizome and a rosette of dark green oblong-lanceolate graceful leaves. The cob is white, the spathe is narrow, three times as long as the cob, at first pure white, then turning green. Flowering is abundant and long lasting. The plant is unpretentious and shade-tolerant. Grows well indoors. Homeland - tropical rainforests of Colombia. This species is subject to active breeding work, as a result of which dozens of varieties with varied leaf shapes and bedspread sizes have been developed.

Spathiphyllum floribundun

There are many varietal hybrids on sale, but few people are familiar with the progenitor itself, the species spathiphyllum. It is a medium-sized plant 50-60 cm tall, oval-lanceolate leaves 15-20 cm long, 9-12 cm wide, dark green, the surface is slightly rough, almost velvety. The reverse side is matte, lighter. Peduncle up to 25 cm, spathe 10-12 cm. Blooms profusely and for a long time. Flower buds are laid in the axils of healthy leaves, on which the harvest of next year's inflorescences depends. Wild profusely flowering spathiphyllum grows in the tropical rainforests of Colombia.

Lovely or pleasant spathiphyllum (Spathiphyllum blandum)

The lovely or pleasant spathiphyllum (Spathiphyllum blandum) is a larger species than the abundantly flowering one. A plant with dark green, elongated lanceolate leaves with an extended tip. The petioles are long and strong. The inflorescence is a spadix, surrounded by a greenish-white blanket, which is shaped like a small flag. Therefore, the second name of this flower is flagolist. It blooms very profusely from April to June and has a large number of inflorescences. With good care it can bloom 2 times a year. Homeland - tropical America. It is unpretentious in maintenance, grows very well in shaded places, but the growth rate of this spathiphyllum is extremely slow. The species is little known in culture.

Spathiphyllum cannifolium

Spathiphyllum cannifolium is another interesting species of spathiphyllum from the point of view of collecting, with large bright green ovate leaves, similar to canna leaves. A white-green spathe with very fragrant flowers on a yellowish-green spadix. Homeland - tropical rainforests of Venezuela, Guiana, Thailand, Colombia. The species was used in hybridization to obtain varieties. Not common in culture.

Spoon-shaped spathiphyllum (Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum)

Spoon-shaped spathiphyllum (Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum) is a large plant up to 1 m high, with oblong-elliptical leaves. The length of the leaves is 30-40 cm, width is 15-20 cm. The leaf blade is dark green, glossy, wavy at the edges, supported by a long (up to 50-70 cm), strong petiole. Inflorescence spadix, white. The bedspread is oval, long. Homeland - tropical rainforests of Brazil.

Spathiphyllum heliconiifolium (Dryand) Schott

Spathiphyllum heliconiifolium (Dryand) Schott is a valuable ornamental plant suitable for growing indoors. Plants up to 1 m tall. The leaves are oblong-elliptical, 35-50 cm long and 20-25 cm wide, shortly pointed, glossy, dark green, wavy at the edges. Petiole 75-90 cm long, vaginal from the base (5-9 cm long). The inflorescence is a spadix, 8-10 cm long, white, then darkening to almost black. The spathe is oval, almost 2 times longer than the cob, 15 cm long and 10 cm wide. Homeland - tropical rainforests of Brazil.

Spathiphyllum hybrids are the most common

, they are more hardy and bloom all year round. Many decorative varieties have been developed, both miniature ones, for example “Kroshka”, which is widely used in compositions, and very large ones, for example “Figaro”, “Giant”, “Sensation”. Other popular varieties include “Adagio”, “Prelude”, “Palace”, “Bold”, “Feeling” and others.

Spathiphyllum "Mauna Loa"

Spathiphyllum “Mauna Loa” is the most common cultivated variety of hybrid origin, with leaves often more than 70 cm long. It has wide dark green leaves, a long peduncle and a snow-white broad-oval veil. Old leaves droop curiously, creating the effect of a brilliant cascade of greenery. It is often used as a cut crop, since the inflorescence remains in the cut for a long time.

Spathiphyllum "Domino"

Spathiphyllum "Domino" is one of the most interesting and decorative varietal species. Its peculiarity is the original variegated color of the leaves. It does not exceed the size of Spathiphyllum Wallis. The white blanket turns green over time. The ear is white or yellowish. Easily adapts to indoor use.

Spathiphyllum "Caiti"

Spathiphyllum "Caiti" - this Dutch variety appeared on sale not long ago. Unlike the previous plant, this cultivar’s leaf blades are decorated with “yellow washes.” The leaves are softer, like the original spathiphyllum species (S. wallisii). The height of the plants is about 50-70 cm. The inflorescences are practically no different from “Domino”. The plant can become a spectacular addition to the landscape architecture of the paludarium. It can develop successfully when submerged up to 50% in water.

Spathiphyllum "Picasso"

Spathiphyllum "Picasso" is a new variety that has replaced "Domino" in the assortment of Dutch garden farms and potted plant manufacturers. True, it seems that the trial launch of this variety into series did not please marketers and the plant did not become widespread (the export of this item was suspended). Requires good lighting, but not excessive, without direct sunlight. Watering is plentiful, the temperature is not lower than 16-18 degrees Celsius. In general, the content is similar to other varietal spathiphyllums bred on the basis of Spathiphyllum Wallis.

Spathiphyllum "Sensation"

Spathiphyllum "Sensation" is a large Dutch variety, reaching 1.5 m in height. Ideal for landscaping rooms with low light. The plant has dark green ribbed leaf blades 70-90 cm long and 30-40 cm wide, the inflorescence is large.

Content Rules

Caring for a plant does not require special knowledge and skills. Spathiphyllum is unpretentious to environmental conditions and easily tolerates temporary inconveniences. However, for abundant flowering and good growth, the following rules must be observed:

Diffused light or partial shade;
absence of drafts;
temperature regime;
periodic spraying;
timely watering.

In places where the sun's rays penetrate, you should avoid contact with your pet's leaves to avoid burns. At the same time, it is necessary to provide the “white sail” with enough light, since with insufficient lighting its leaves become small and inexpressive.

It prefers room temperature, approximately 22 degrees Celsius, but it also grows at lower temperatures. In cold rooms where the air does not warm up above 16 degrees, it can stop growing and get sick.

A prerequisite for health and flowering is to increase the humidity of the surrounding space. In the spring-summer period, the plant is sprayed 2 times a day. A good solution would be a container with a small layer of expanded clay or pebbles in which a flower pot is placed.

The amount of watering depends on the time of year and the stage of development of the “white sail”. During flowering and intensive growth, the amount of water is increased. In the autumn-winter period, watering is done infrequently and moderately. The water temperature must be at least 18 degrees. It is necessary to monitor excess moisture in the pot and avoid stagnation.

Despite good immunity, spathiphyllum can be attacked by the following pests:

If you don't fight them, the flower will die. If insects are detected, it is necessary to treat the plant with insecticidal preparations, and a warm shower is suitable for water procedures. When attacked by pests, spathiphyllum leaves become covered with dark spots, turn black and die.

Of the diseases that can destroy the “white sail,” late blight and root rot pose the greatest danger. To prevent these pathologies, you need to monitor soil moisture, avoiding its excess. Treatment with Fitosporin M, Alirin B, and Planriz is mandatory.

Lack of flowering may be due to lack of fertilizer or moisture. It is also important to remember the age of the plant: it blooms after reaching maturity.

Reproduction and transplantation

Reproduction occurs in three ways: apical cuttings, seeds and dividing the bush. The first two methods are impractical, since “female happiness” produces enough offspring. When it appears, the bush is divided into parts so that sprouts and roots remain on each of them.

The planting container should not be too spacious . Excess space in the pot promotes intensive root development, which leads to poor flowering until it stops completely.

Humus, peat, leaf soil and turf are placed in the soil . A mixture of hydrogel granules, crushed sphagnum and sand is added as additional components. There should be 2 times more turf in the soil than other elements.

During transplantation, care should be taken not to damage the rhizome. For mandatory drainage, brick chips and charcoal in small quantities are suitable.

Fertilizer feeding is carried out 2 times a month in the warm season, as well as during the growth and flowering period. With the onset of winter, this procedure is limited to one time. Bird droppings and preparations for indoor flowers are well suited as organic matter.

Useful qualities

Spathiphyllum is a phytoncidoactive plant. It purifies the air from carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, acetone and other substances harmful to health. Large foliage releases enough ozone to make it easier to breathe indoors. In addition, “female happiness” improves attention and performance, which is why they often decorate offices and rooms for school-age children.

“White Sail” is often used to decorate living corners in kindergartens. In this case, a plant passport is drawn up, which presents illustrations and a brief description of the evergreen pet.

When placing a flower in an apartment, it is important to remember that its juice is poisonous. Getting on the mucous membrane, it causes salivation, burning and pain in the stomach. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that it is not accidentally consumed by pets and small children.

Recommendations for purchasing

On the shop windows, all the flowers look well-groomed and healthy. However, before acquiring “female happiness”, it is important to adhere to several recommendations. Inflorescences and shoots, leaves and soil require close attention.

There should be no damage, yellow or dark spots, or other defects on the sheet plates. A healthy plant has dense, juicy and glossy foliage. Perianths, inflorescences and petioles without signs of drying out. The presence of mold, unpleasant odor, excess water, and cobwebs is unacceptable in the soil. Careful inspection will help you grow a beautiful and useful plant.

FLOWER - WOMEN'S HAPPINESS: DESCRIPTION AND CARE AT HOME, HOME FLOWERS WOMEN'S HAPPINESS CARE.

Agree, the atmosphere in any house or apartment becomes warmer and more pleasant if there are indoor flowers in the room. Greenish plants and bushes purify the air in the apartment and also serve a decorative function. But it’s even more pleasant when buds bloom on the stems. Blooming plants are a delight to the gardener's eyes. An indoor flower of female happiness will also look amazing in your collection.

This home flower is characterized by the presence of thin, long cuttings and elongated sparkling green leaves with sharpened tips. Flowers can have different colors, but snow-white is considered the most common. A notable feature of this plant is the shape of the flower. It somewhat resembles the tip of an arrow, which, on one side, covers a snow-white petal. With proper care, you can grow a whole bush from elongated cuttings in a flower pot. In addition, the plant will delight you with virtually continuous flowering in spring and autumn.

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Interestingly, similar indoor flowers are not at all difficult to care for. They bloom without very frequent feeding. But in return you get more than just beautiful blooms. Spathiphyllium, or Women's Happiness, will bring enormous benefits to your health. It intensively synthesizes oxygen, so the air in the room where this flower grows is quite clean. What else is striking about the plant? Spathiphyllium is also able to absorb harmful substances present in the air and eliminate them. In any case, you will win after purchasing such an indoor flower.

How to care for a plant called women's happiness? It is believed that the tips of spathiphyllium leaves and, in general, the entire plant as a whole begin to dry out if there is no harmony and awareness in the house. Who knows whether this is essentially true, but the lack of proper care, despite the fact that this home flower asks for little, will definitely guarantee for you a lack of flowering and, at a minimum, problems with the appearance and health of the plant. Because the atmosphere is just an addition. First, it is necessary to ensure that spathiphyllium has several fundamental points:

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saturating the earth with moisture in sufficient volume;
the presence of stray light - direct sunlight can pose a severe danger to the integrity of the leaf blades;
the average temperature at which the plant will feel normal should be no lower than 16 degrees.

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It is not necessary to strictly adhere to all these tips, but if you completely neglect them, it is unlikely that you will be able to grow a truly lush and profusely blooming indoor shrub.

How much water and how often does the flower of female happiness require? The soil should be replenished with water regularly, but you cannot overdo it with moisture: excessive volumes of it will not be able to be absorbed by the substrate in a timely manner, so they will simply stagnate in the pot, which will lead to gradual rotting of the roots. The best way out of the situation is to stick to the golden mean. Water the spathiphyllium only after the top layer of soil has dried.

In general, the plant is considered quite moisture-loving. In addition, it is recommended to spray its leaves quite often, but this can be done daily.

Like most indoor plants, female happiness is in a state of absolute rest in winter, so the main processes of its life are slowed down. It is also necessary to reduce the level of moisture replenishment. Otherwise, you will achieve the opposite result: the root system of the home bush will freeze. As for the quality of water used for irrigation, it is, of course, undesirable to take water from the tap. It contains large quantities of chlorine, which gradually accumulates in the soil and can even leave burns on the rhizome. But if there are no alternative options, running water will do, although you need to use it for irrigation wisely.

What does this mean? First, water the soil of the flower of female happiness with water at room temperature. Secondly, before using the liquid for its intended purpose, collect it in containers, for example, plastic bottles and leave for a couple of days. During this period of time, the powder with chlorine, which is harmful to the substrate, will settle a little, and such water can be used for irrigation without fear for the plant. houseplants at school

Of course, a woman’s happiness is a flower, the care of which at home does not contain techniques that are too complex for an inexperienced gardener. However, there are several mandatory measures for caring for spathiphyllium, among which is transplantation.

To rejuvenate the plant, you will need to replant it no more than once a year. The root system of the flower does not grow very intensively, so do not buy large flowerpots: the pot is selected about 1-1.5 cm wider than the previous one.

During the transplant process, be sure to ensure there is drainage. After all, you are dealing with a moisture-loving house flower, so it is worth preventing water from stagnating in the flowerpot. Use regular expanded clay as drainage. It is poured onto the bottom of the pot (the layer is approximately 2-3 cm), and the remaining space is filled with substrate. In most cases, soil is purchased at a specialized store: it is already saturated with all the necessary components and minerals. However, some gardeners prepare the soil themselves, mixing leaf soil, turf soil, peat and sand in almost equal proportions. But if you are not sure that you can prepare the substrate at home, it is better to give preference to store-bought soil.

For those who want spathiphyllium to grow indoors and not bloom alone, information about plant propagation will be very valuable. A characteristic feature of the flower of female happiness is the fact that its shoots appear directly from the rhizome; therefore, the bush is propagated by separating mature cuttings from it.

They need to be planted in flower pots. In this way, the process of plant transplantation can be combined with the propagation of spathiphyllum. Another alternative option for obtaining a new shoot for planting is to use seeds. However, this method is ineffective and takes a lot of time. It is much easier to propagate a flower called female happiness by separating strong layering from the root system or directly by dividing the rhizome into several parts.

Sometimes the leaves of this plant gradually dry out. The reason lies in the lack of humidity. The thing is that when you place a flowerpot with female happiness on the windowsill, directly under which the battery is located, you risk losing this indoor plant in the winter. During periods of severe frost, when the room is heated with all its might, the air in it becomes dry, and this can have a detrimental effect on the leaves of the indoor bush.

put wet moss in a flower pot, it will retain moisture, which is so necessary for spathiphyllum in winter;
place a small container of water under the flowerpot with female happiness;
Buy special humidifiers in a specialized store; they are filled with liquid and then simply stuck into the soil.

Additional reasons for this type of problem include watering the plant with cold water, stress after transplantation, lack of useful components in the soil, etc.

Sometimes even many experienced flower growers have to deal with such a problem as lack of flowering. The problem is quite serious, because it signals some mistakes you made earlier. Why doesn't your spathiphyllium bloom? The reasons may be different. Let's say you purchased a large flowerpot. For a plant with a small root system, this is real stress, because until the rhizome fills the pot, its higher part will not be able to fully develop.

Another factor indicating why the plant did not bloom may be too low the air temperature in the room or lack of proper lighting. Maybe you haven’t replanted spathiphyllum for a long time? Having determined the cause, be sure to try to revive the flower as soon as possible.

A houseplant with the name female happiness will become a real decoration of your home. But we should not forget about additional measures, for example, feeding. It is recommended to fertilize the plant’s soil at least once a month. As for the periods of active flowering - once every 2 weeks or 10 days. For replenishment, the best option would be complex fertilizers containing useful mineral components. Do everything correctly, and the blooming spathiphyllum will be part of your plant collection for a long time.

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