Flowers called "female happiness" are quite unpretentious house plants. In the wild, they grow in the tropics - in the moist forests of Polynesia, Venezuela, Colombia and Brazil.
Another scientific name for these evergreen perennials belonging to the Aroid family is spathiphyllum. You can recognize them by large, saturated green or dark emerald leaves of a lanceolate shape. The stem of spathiphyllum is absent, and they bloom with beautiful white flowers, reminiscent in shape of cobs, framed by a "veil." In this article we will talk about how to grow flowers "female happiness" at home. Caring for them is actually not at all complicated. The main thing is to comply with several agrotechnical rules and create the most favorable conditions, close to natural.
Flowers "female happiness": care and temperature features of growing
Spathiphyllum is a tropical plant that prefers a moist, mild and warm climate. Therefore, for its growth and development, it is imperative to maintain a comfortable temperature in the room - within 18 ° C - 24 ° C. In winter, a slight decrease in temperature to 16 ° C is possible. Cold and drafts can seriously undermine plant health and even destroy it. If the room temperature constantly drops below 15 ° C, “feminine happiness” can get sick, stop growing and, in the end, die. Spathiphyllum is afraid of drafts, so it is undesirable to expose it to jets of cool air when ventilating the room. It is also not recommended to take the pot with the plant to the balcony or terrace in spring and summer. From this, the plant will not become stronger and healthier, but it can really wither.
Homemade flowers "female happiness": care and maintenance of humidity
Spathiphyllum loves not only warmth, but also high humidity (60% or more). Therefore, it is recommended to maintain it at a high level in various ways. Firstly, it is advisable to purchase a household humidifier and use it in a room where "female happiness" is grown. Secondly, the leaves of the plant should be regularly sprayed from the spray bottle with warm, soft and necessarily settled water. If you notice that stains remain on the leaves of the spathiphyllum - be aware that the water you use is not suitable due to the fact that it is quite hard. Also, periodically, the leaves of the plant should be wiped with a damp cloth, to clean them from dust and pollution. In addition to temperature and humidity, it is necessary to monitor the lighting in the room. Spathiphyllum will bloom magnificently in the event that he will miss the light. Therefore, it is advisable to choose a window sill or a place near the southern window, where there is a lot of soft diffused light. On the other hand, no matter how this flower loves the light, it should be protected from the scorching rays of the midday sun. Otherwise, the leaves of the plant may get burned. So, caring for flowers "female happiness" is to create favorable conditions for their growth, namely, maintaining a warm temperature and high humidity. Do not forget about the light - of course, the spathiphyllum will adapt to partial shade, but it is more convenient for it to grow in a well-lit place.
Flowers "feminine happiness." Caring for them at home
In order for the plant to bloom luxuriantly and for a long time, it is necessary to establish the correct watering regime. Spathiphyllum loves water, so you should not allow the drying of an earthen coma in a pot. In general, watering a flower should be plentiful and regular. To moisten the substrate, you need to use only standing, soft and cold water. If you notice that the leaves of the plant droop, turn yellow and begin to fall off, it means that the flower is experiencing a serious lack of fluid. On the other hand, do not overfill the plant, otherwise its roots may rot. Excessive moisture can be determined by such a feature as blackening of the leaves. Between watering, the top layer of the earth should have time to dry out. In winter, the plant is moistened less often than in summer. Every year, in early spring, the plant is transplanted into a new pot with a good substrate. Drainage (pebbles, expanded clay) is necessarily placed at the bottom of the tank. If necessary, in the process of transplanting, the overgrown bush can be divided into parts and seedlings to be planted in new pots.