Beautiful indoor plants create a cozy atmosphere in the room. They produce oxygen, normalize the level of humidity. A well-groomed plant will become a real decoration of the room. One of the beautiful decorative flowers is the scindapsus. This is a spectacular liana with rich green foliage. Many grow their own scindapsus. Home care for this plant will be discussed later.
general description
One of the spectacular vines growing in the forests of Southeast Asia, is the scindapsus. Home care (photo of the plant is presented below) allows you to achieve good results. Liana looks healthy and beautiful. To do this, you need to familiarize yourself with several recommendations for growing scindapsus.
You should know about the features of this flower. It has several names:
- bloody ivy;
- golden sweat;
- male husband
- widow ivy.
This is a poisonous plant that cleans the air well in the room. Liana does not cause much difficulty when growing. This is a perennial evergreen herb type. It belongs to the Aroid family. There are about 25 species of scindapsus. Home care for them is almost identical.
Plants of this type are semi-epiphytic, although they look like a luxurious vine. Florists are called scindapsus epipremnum. It can often be found in offices, theaters, shops. Its ability to purify the air, as well as its spectacular appearance make the plant popular.
Description
You should consider in detail the description of this wonderful plant, before exploring the features of home care. Scindapsus (flower photo, see the review) is a relative of the monstera. It has fibrous underground roots, as well as aerial processes. They help the plant in vivo climb the tree trunk to a height. At home, it is also a climbing plant. It has bright green leaves, sometimes covered with variegated stripes. In this way, the scindapsus resembles a philodendron.
The leaves of the flower are simple, have an oval shape. They are leathery, have a shiny surface. On the stem are located next. The inflorescences of the plant are small. Outwardly, they resemble ears of corn. They are wrapped in stipules. At home, the plant almost never blooms. However, it is appreciated for the beauty of curly shoots with saturated color foliage, as well as its unpretentiousness in care.
Golden scindapsus
One of the most fashionable species of the presented plant is golden scindapsus. Home care for him does not cause any difficulties. This is an ampelous flower that has beautiful bright green leaves. They are decorated with random golden brush strokes and dots. For this view and got its name.
Today, several spectacular varieties of this plant are bred. They have several characteristic differences:
- Neon - different lemon color of the leaves. They gradually acquire a darker shade. It looks very unusual and spectacular.
- Golden Queen - has beautiful yellow leaves with green dots and stripes.
- Tricolor - foliage is distinguished by a light green color. Stains on them can be cream or dark green.
Florists argue that this type of plant removes stagnant energy from the house. He makes people who are next to him move forward, to realize their creative abilities.
Scindapsus spotted
Another interesting species is the spotted scindapsus pictus. Home care involves paying special attention to watering it. This is a full epiphyte. The leaves of this plant are large, have a silvery greenish color. This is an iconic resident of Pacific islands.
The plant is very hardy. It does not create problems for its owners. Often used in the modern design of living quarters or offices. The flower looks really unusual and interesting.
Painted Scindapsus
Such a plant as painted scindapsus is popular among flower growers. Home care is also simple. This is a large vine that grows on the Malay archipelago. It is also called marble epipremnum.
The home plant eventually becomes covered with warts on the stems. The leaves are dark green with silver stains. They can even be decorated with white and blue dots. The leaves are oval, up to 15 cm long.
This plant is represented by several new varieties. The most popular of them is Exotica. On the leaves of this plant are many beautiful silver spots and long strokes.
Temperature and location selection
Florists give some recommendations to those who want to grow a painted, spotted, golden look, Tricolor or scindapsus neon. Home care should maintain a certain level of temperature. The plant feels good if the air in the room is warmed up to + 20 ... + 25º. In winter, this figure may be lower. The temperature may gradually decrease. The minimum acceptable level is + 12º.
Although scindapsus is a thermophilic plant, you should not leave it in direct sunlight. This liana feels good in the shade. Therefore, it is installed inside the room. You can leave the pot at a distance of 2 m from the window. If the room is twilight, it is better to put the plant closer to the light source.
There is a certain rule. If the plant has a large number of mottled spots, it needs more light. For vines with dark green leaves, a lot of light is not required. If variegated plants are left in the shade, they will lose their bright color. Any scindapsus will grow poorly in a dark room. If left without light, the liana will quickly drop its leaves.
Watering and humidity
The scindapsus flower does not require frequent watering. Home care involves irrigating the soil only after the surface layer dries. Even in the summer, the plant needs moderate watering. In winter, this procedure is carried out even less often.
Florists say that at an average temperature in the room, scindapsus is watered once a week. Moreover, this schedule is followed throughout the year. In this matter, the care of the plant is extremely simple.
But there are special requirements for air humidity. Liana loves when this indicator is at a high level. Dry air adversely affects the well-being of scindapsus. Therefore, you need to systematically spray the flower from the spray gun. This is especially important in the winter. Heating appliances dry the air very much. You can install a humidifier next to the plant. This will benefit not only him, but also the indoor microclimate. Do not leave the plant near the battery.
Fertilizer and transplant
Of particular note is the transplant of scindapsus. Home care involves a similar procedure with a certain frequency. If the flower is young, a transplant is carried out every year. When he grows up and gets stronger, this should be done every two or even three years.
The transplant should be carried out in late February or early March. At this time, the active growth of scindapsus is just beginning. You need to pick a shallow but wide pot. It will be possible to plant cuttings in it for rooting. So the bush will be lush, beautiful.
Soil is better to use special. It consists of humus, leaf and peat land, as well as sand. All ingredients are mixed in equal amounts. You can add perlite to the soil. Be sure to create a good drainage layer.
In the warm season, the plant is fed with liquid fertilizers. The procedure is carried out every 2.5-3 weeks. It is necessary to use a half dose. In winter, the procedure is carried out once a month (less often).
Breeding
Attention should also be paid to the propagation of scindapsus. Home care involves a simple procedure. This picturesque vine is propagated by cuttings. To do this, the material is cut from the top. Cuttings quickly take root in water, as well as in the ground.
The temperature in the room in which the plants will take root should not be lower than 22 ° C. Also, the procedure should take place in good light. Each stalk should have 2-3 leaves. They are cut at an angle. The soil in which the plant is planted should consist of moss and sand.
The slice is treated with a root formation stimulator. Each stalk is covered with a jar or transparent polyethylene. After 15-20 days, the cuttings will have their own roots. You can also propagate the plant by layering or by dividing the shoot.
Rejuvenation
Since the plant grows rapidly, it is necessary to prune it periodically. Otherwise, the scindapsus reaches a considerable size. Home care involves systematic pruning. This holds back the growth of creepers. The flower will have a normal size.
To make the bush more magnificent, pinching is carried out. However, over time, the stem of the plant is exposed at the base. The appearance of such a flower becomes unattractive. In order for the plant to remain young and beautiful, you need to grow new shoots from cuttings. This procedure is performed every three years.
To form a flower, use supports, arches. Can be used for young creepers stairs. If the plant is an adult, a tube with holes is suitable for it. It is filled with moistened moss. The air roots of the plant are directed into these holes. So it gets extra nutrition.
Pests and diseases
Quite a strong, resistant to adverse effects of the plant is scindapsus. Home care does not cause difficulties. However, if you do not comply with some requirements, the flower may hurt. It becomes susceptible to viral and fungal diseases.
Cherenkov helps to solve this problem. So you can just grow a new, healthy plant. In this case, you need to consider what mistakes were made in the process of growing vines.
The main enemies of the plant are aphids, spider mites, thrips. Scabies may also appear. To combat them, you need to buy an antiseptic in a specialized store. The drug is mixed with water according to the manufacturer's instructions. The composition is sprayed with a plant.
Processing, if necessary, is carried out in a week. It is important to create the most comfortable conditions for the plant.
Florist Errors
There are a number of characteristic signs that indicate a violation of the basic rules for caring for a flower. If you notice that the leaves of the plant are yellowed, this may indicate an insufficiently nutritious substrate. It needs to be fertilized.
If dry spots are visible at the tips of the plant, this indicates a too dry microclimate in the room. It is also possible that the flower was left close to the battery. It is necessary to spray the leaves. Over time, they will again become healthy.
Leaves fall due to lack of light. Sometimes this is due to the appearance of drafts in the room.
If you often overmoisten the soil, the stems will rot. Also, this situation occurs with a sharp or strong drop in temperature.
Discoloration of green leaves suggests that the plant needs to be rearranged inland. He has too much light. Variegated leaves may turn green and decrease in size due to lack of lighting. Errors need to be fixed. The plant regenerates quickly.
Superstition
The people call this plant a husbands. In other words, according to signs, the flower "drives the husband out of the house." However, there are many examples of families in which husband and wife live in perfect harmony, and a flower grows quietly in their room. The point is not in the plant, but in the relationship itself.
This flower is very useful for the microflora of the room. It produces oxygen, which allows a person to feel good. Improving memory, creativity. Therefore, we can safely say that this plant has a beneficial effect on the human body.
If you believe in such superstitions, it is better not to tempt fate. Get at home another picturesque vine. In other cases, boldly grow scindapsus at home. The personal life of the owners of the house does not exactly depend on which plant decorates the interior of the room.
One of the beautiful indoor plants is scindapsus. Home care, performed in accordance with all the rules, will help create comfortable conditions for him. Liana will look well-groomed and beautiful.