Spathiphyllum Picasso is a hybrid variety, obtained on the basis of a natural evergreen plant from the aroid family.
Overview help
The birthplace of a strange flower is tropical rainforests. The distribution zone in the west is the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, Central America, the Amazon rainforests and the Atlantic forest. In Southeast Asia, rainforests occupy southern China, Indonesia, and New Guinea. Australia has a site in the north of Cleveland.
Two cultivated species of spathiphyllum are known: Wallis and copiously flowering. But floriculturists by the method of hybridization produce new varieties. Spathiphyllum Picasso - a species that appeared thanks to the Dutch botanists.
The flowers of an evergreen plant are gathered on the cob and surrounded by a "veil" of white or delicate green. For the arrangement of the flower stalk, the messenger of the Selva got the name, since in Greek the first part of the name - “spatha” means “veil”, and the second part - “phillum” is translated as “leaf”.
Tropical inhabitants bloom for up to six months, subject to the rules of care.
Seven species of tropical guest
1. Wallis spathiphyllum, the leader in popularity, was exported to Europe from Colombia selva. Breeders use this species as a base for creating new varieties. The oblong, smooth, dark green leaves of Wallis spathiphyllum grow up to 30 cm and are collected in a rosette. Peduncles also extend to 30 cm. Flowers reach a size of 10 cm. Height - no more than 40 cm, which is suitable for growing in a room. A white cob is wrapped in a narrow “veil” that changes color from white to light green. The original habitat gave the flower unpretentiousness to lighting.
2. Wild spathiphyllum abundantly blooming in size exceeds Wallis: height - 60 centimeters; oval velvety top and matte bottom leaves with a length of 20 and a width of 12 centimeters. Gives a lot of peduncles from the kidneys located in the axils of the petioles. Only healthy herbs are suitable for laying buds.
3. The spathiphyllum, lesser-known in the culture, is charming even larger than Wallis. Dark green elongated leaves on strong stalks hold a cloud of inflorescences. The "bedspread" of the cob resembles a flag, which is what makes it look original. Compliance with the rules of care will allow the pet to bloom twice a year - in spring and autumn.
4. Spathiphyllum canniferous, common in Venezuela and Thailand, with bright green leaves pleases with fragrant flowers on the cob of a mixed yellow-green color. Received the name for the resemblance of greenery and cannon. In its pure form, it is almost never found in culture. Used to breed new varieties.
5. Brazilian meter-tall spathiphyllum spoon-shaped differs in dark green glossy leaves with wavy edges, a width of 20 and a length of 40 centimeters. Petiole 70 cm long. The white inflorescence is covered with an oval “veil”.
6. Another Brazilian handsome spathiphyllum heliconious is valued by gardeners for the beauty of greenery and the cob. Parameters: dark green glossy with a sharp tip and wavy edges, leaves 25 wide and 50 centimeters long with 70 cm petiole. Flower with ears of 10 cm and a color palette from white to black. The snow-white “cover” in half of the notebook page - 10 cm wide, 15 cm long.
7. Dutch breeders cultivate wild plant species and breed hybrids. Spathiphyllum Picasso is one of the creations of flower pot manufacturers.
Portrait of Picasso
The variety is derived from the tropical natural species of Wallis spathiphyllum. From the ancestor, the plant adopted unpretentiousness to the living conditions. Breeders gave the representative of the home flora an unusual coloring of leaves with wide white and green strokes. Even the “bedspread” has a variegated coloring and shape resembling a spoon for a sauce with a pointed end.
Pablo Picasso - the most expensive artist, according to the Christie's auction; according to fans - the best artist of the century; according to law enforcement services - the most abducted creator. The leaves of spathiphyllum resemble the incomprehensible rebuses of Picasso's paintings of the cubic period. The photo of Spathiphyllum Picasso reflects the richness of the picture and shades.
The world for a loved one
The following parameters are important for flora: lighting, temperature and humidity of the environment, soil composition. The spathiphyllum Picasso responds to care at home with lush flowering.
The flower requires "tropical" lighting. The rays of the source should be bright, but scattered, with a minimum alternation of light and shadow. It is better to place the plant in a southeast or south room. In the autumn-winter period, when a short daylight hours come, an additional light source is organized for spathiphyllum.
Excess light changes color to pale tones. The lack of light makes the leaves dark, narrow, and the number of peduncles decreases. In an overly darkened room, flowering may stop.
The tropical origin of the flower requires compliance with the thermal regime in the range of 18-25 ° C. Changing the degree of air below 15 and above 32 depresses the plant until death.
A moisture-loving plant should be sprayed every other day. Watch the humidity in the room, it should be at least 40%. Wipe the greens of the flower with a damp cloth once every two weeks.
The flower is grown in loose, light and nutritious soil. Under natural conditions, the soil is formed from the bark of trees, the remains of vines, fallen leaves. At home, soil can be made from peat, pine bark and river sand, birch land and conifer needles. Add mineral fertilizers.
Please note that Picasso spathiphyllum and a person feel comfortable under the same thermal conditions. Keep a thermometer in the room with flowers to react to critical temperatures in time.
Try to choose in the interior of the neighbors for the Picasso spathiphyllum with close requirements for heat, light and humidity.
Atmosphere of attention
Spathiphyllum Picasso care requires a simple. The plant is watered in the summer every two to three days, in the winter - once a week. Before watering, check the topsoil. If the soil has dried up, then watering is necessary.
Bring the irrigation fluid to room temperature before use. A flower loves soft water, use water for watering, as for yourself.
The flower requires intensive top dressing in the spring and summer months. Fertilizer consumption is taken according to the instructions on the package.
The plant does not need to be fertilized in three cases:
1. During flowering.
2. Immediately after transplantation.
3. Young landings.
Reproduction by division of the outlet
Spathiphyllum Picasso propagates by dividing a bush outlet. The operation is best carried out in the spring, during transplantation into a looser pot, before the intensive growth of leaves.
In order not to damage the brittle roots of the plant, it is carefully transferred onto a hard surface. On examination, diseased root processes are identified and removed. Cut points are treated with ash or coal.
Young seedlings are placed in a shallow bowl so that the roots do not take all the strength of the flower. Since there is a large evaporation of moisture from the leaves, fresh plantings for a week are covered with polyethylene. Ventilate young growth daily.
As soon as the peduncle fades, it is cut close to the rhizome. At the same time, wilted and dried parts of a handsome home are removed.
Signs of the disease
Caring for the spathiphyllum Picasso gives the owner joy. But in case of a microclimate violation from an excess of fertilizers and from a spider mite, the flower is sick.
If the leaves:
- Lighten, then the room has excess light. Hang the glass with a white cloth to protect it from direct daylight. Mute or turn off artificial light sources.
- Darken, then the room lacks light.
- Turn yellow, then check the humidity in the room. The second reason for yellowness is aphids. Get a magnifying glass and check the inside of the leaf and the entire outlet near the rhizome. Discover aphids - take action.
The spider mite sucks all the juices from the plant. Immediately isolate the flower from other greens and try to get rid of the tick.
The leaves of the plant curl when the temperature drops to 15 degrees.
Spathiphyllum ceases to bloom with an excess of fertilizer and when the roots occupy the entire space of the pot.
The inflorescence turns green in a dark and cold room. If a change in the color of the cob and the "bedspread" has occurred, then remove all the peduncles, leave only one copy.
Flower music
People came up with legends about plants. Spathiphyllum Picasso did not bypass such a fate. According to fans, the miracle flower helps to find feminine happiness. The stereotypical meaning of this term stands for chance to get married. People say that the sign also applies to young beauties and women of the post-Balzac age, wise in life.
One of the interpretations of the appearance of the flower is this: a small fragile woman in the center, and the care and love of a man surround her with a veil.
It all depends on the imagination and perception of the beholder. According to another version, the phallic design is traced in the form of a flower. Also an element of female happiness.
The third option is mundane, but reliable. The flower is unpretentious, but dies without care. In the house, plants are often looked after by a woman. If the pet is warm and watered on time, comfortable and free of dust, then the rest of the family are also dear to them and grateful to the fairy of the hearth. Gratitude and care are the basis of female happiness.
Sell or give away
A green plant decorates the interior and pleases the soul. Force majeure circumstances will require him to be removed from the house.
Throwing such beauty into a landfill is a pity. Therefore, try to sell or give the plant to another host.
The option of placing an application for the Avito Picasso Spathiphyllum is available to every computer owner. Place a photo and description of the flower: variety, age, conditions of transfer to the new owner. A nice representative of the blooming tropical flora is in demand in urban settings.
The flower feels comfortable at the latitude of Moscow and to the south. Suitable conditions are created by nature for the spathiphyllum Picasso in Almaty. The climate is mild and warm, in winter the temperature is not lower than minus 5 ° , in the summer - not higher than 24 ° . Winter lasts 67 days. The driest month is one - August. You can order a plant without fear to decorate a house or a winter garden.