Spathiphyllum (spathiphyllum) - a perennial herbaceous plant known to many, which is often grown as a houseplant.
What does it look like
Spathiphyllum belongs to the Aroid family. It is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Colombia, Polynesia and Southeast Asia. The foliage of spathiphyllum is elongated (grows up to 15 cm), oblong or lanceolate. The leaf is dark green, glossy. The flower has virtually no stems - the leaves grow almost from the base of the earth on long stalks.
In Greek, the name of the plant means "flower with a veil." It really looks as if its inflorescence-corn is framed by a cream, green or white coverlet.
Spathiphyllum decorates many people's apartments
When and how it blooms
The main reason why most gardeners love spathiphyllum is not that the plant requires minimal care, but because it has a long flowering period.
Flower shapes
Spathiphyllum flowers have a very original form and are the main organs of the plant's reproduction. Depending on the particular variety, the flowers may vary in size, but their shape is almost identical. The inflorescence is a cob wrapped in a veil. The latter is often mistakenly considered the only petal.
Main types
Despite the fact that the species includes more than 50 varieties of spathiphyllum, only a few varieties of flowers are grown indoors, for the rest the house is an uncomfortable place in which the plant simply does not take root.
Spathiphyllum flowers are not only white
Spathiphyllum profusely flowering
Abundantly blooming spathiphyllum is one of the largest houseplants of the described species. It can grow to a height of 60 cm. The length of the flower bedspread is 12 cm, as is the length that the leaf of the plant has.
Spathiphyllum Wallis
This variety is most often found on the windowsills of apartments. In order for the plant to grow successfully, a minimum of space and care is required. Wallis spathiphyllum grows to a height of not more than 40 cm and has a smaller leaf and flower compared to other varieties.
It is these types of flower that have become maternal for a huge number of varieties, for example, Picasso, Domino and many others.
Important! In flower shops you can find spetiphyllum with original inflorescences of blue, red and other flowers. It should be understood that a similar effect can only be achieved through the use of special dyes. The natural color of the plant cover is white, green or pink.
Possible flowering problems
Speaking about spathiphyllum care at home, the problems of why the plant does not bloom, why the flowers of spathiphyllum sometimes turn green or begin to blacken, you should pay special close attention.
Flowering is a natural stage in the life of any plant, if for some reason the spaciphyllum does not bloom, the first thing to do is to find out the cause of the problem and eliminate it.
The problems associated with flowering are most often the following:
- the plant drops buds;
- only leaves leaves;
- flowers grow green.
Why spathiphyllum drops buds
Often, flower growers are faced with the following problem: the flower stalk of the spathiphyllum forms a bud, but then it dries and falls, not having time to bloom.
The reasons why spathiphyllum does not bloom, in this case, are as follows:
- direct sunlight;
- hit on the buds of water;
- lack of watering.
In order for any plant to begin to bloom, it needs to create optimal conditions. Spathiphyllum does not tolerate direct sunlight. The frequent process of dropping bud flowers with a high degree of probability indicates burns by the plant.
Water entering the buds that have formed is another common reason for the plant to drop future flowers. It is recommended to water spathiphyllum from the pallet. In addition, you will need to go for a little trick and make a good drainage at the bottom of the pot. Every bad bud must be cut off, otherwise the plant will not form and produce fresh buds.
Important! If the above methods do not bring results, the answer to the question of what to do to make the spathiphyllum bloom may lie in the need to change the side of the world to which the window opens, on the window sill of which it stands. In some cases, this helps.
Watering plants should also be given close attention. Without regular watering, not only the buds wither, but the leaves begin to dry out.
Why spathiphyllum releases only green leaves
Many gardeners complain that spathiphyllum does not bloom and think what to do in such a situation. A plant may stop flowering due to improper care of it. Typically, the following factors lead to a problem.
Temperature violation
Non-compliance with the temperature regime, especially in winter, is a frequent factor leading to the lack of flowering. Usually this happens if, in the cold season, the spathiphyllum is kept in close proximity to the battery or any other heating device. In this case, most often it is enough to move the pot to a cooler place, and it will begin to bloom and bloom, as expected.
Wrong pot
Incorrectly selected capacity for planting is another reason for the lack of colors. In order to bloom and bloom safely, spathiphyllum needs to take all the place in the vessel. Until this happens, there can be no talk of any flowers. A simple means of resolving the issue is transplantation into a closer container.
Important! When caring for a plant, it should be remembered that it does not tolerate the dive procedure.
Moisture deficit
For budding, a culture needs a certain level of humidity. If this indicator does not reach the desired level, no fertilizing can force the plant to bloom.
Draft
There are few indoor flowers that tolerate drafts well. In this regard, the plant is strongly recommended to choose a suitable place where it will be reliably protected.
Incorrect feeding
Another significant factor that prevents bud formation is too plentiful plant nutrition. Excess fertilizer leads to poisoning. The root system may also be affected.
Why do flowers grow green
Many are interested in the question of why green flowers may appear in spathiphyllum. It is quite logical that such a color change causes anxiety among flower growers. But far from always the symptom is really frightening.
In certain circumstances, flowers of spathiphyllum take on a green hue.
Natural Causes of Greening
Sometimes the greening of the flower is associated with the age of the plant. The older the plant, the less likely it is to be pollinated. Accordingly, he no longer needs to attract the attention of insects, and his flowerbed-blanket may well turn green.
Greening due to improper care
The answer to the question of why flowers at spathiphyllum turn green often turns out to be connected with the incorrectness of caring for the plant. Most often we are talking about the following factors:
- lack or excess of fertilizing;
- excessive watering;
- the presence of fungal disease;
- excessive light.
Important! Whatever the reason for the greening of the flower, eliminating it, you can easily cope with the problem.
How to make spathiphyllum bloom
If you combine all the recommendations in order for the spathiphyllum to bloom, you will need to follow the simple rules for caring for it:
- reduce the amount of watering;
- put the flower in a cool place;
- from time to time dry the soil in the tank and loosen it;
- remove dried leaves and wilted buds in a timely manner.
Strict adherence to these recommendations will significantly increase the chance of a plant forming flowers.
What to do after flowering
After the spathiphyllum has faded, it will be necessary to carefully remove each flower. As a rule, they are easily removed by hand without the use of tools. Then you need to cut the flower itself, and the lower the better. During the winter, the spathiphyllum rests. At this time, he does not need any fertilizing or frequent watering.
Faded flowers of spathiphyllum do not look too aesthetically pleasing
Often, after flowering, the plant is transplanted. This is done every few years as it grows. A transplant is required when the pot is small for an overgrown root system. The pot is usually selected a couple of centimeters more in diameter - this is enough so that with the onset of spring the decorative shrub has fully taken root and as soon as possible began to delight with its beautiful original flowers.
Spathiphyllum is a very common indoor culture, the choice in favor of which can be made even by not the most experienced gardeners. Despite all the features associated with flowering, the plant does not require particularly complicated care and feels great in apartments on window sills.
