Spathiphyllum (spathiphyllum) - a bright representative of indoor plants, characterized by decorative qualities. Unpretentious care, a long flowering period and beautiful leaves attract the attention of gardeners.
What spathiphyllum looks like - a brief description
The homeland of the flower is the tropical forests of South America. In the natural habitat grows near rivers and lakes. The plant was discovered in the 19th century by the German botanist Gustav Wallis. It came to the territory of Europe in the middle of the 20th century and began to be grown as a decorative species.
Spathiphyllum indoor
Botanical Description
The height of the bush, depending on the variety, can be from 0.3 to 1.5 meters. Leaf plates have a lanceolate or oval shape, with an almost invisible vein in the middle. The shade can be mottled, dark green or motley (depending on the variety). When flowering among the leaves, peduncles with yellow or white ears appear around which snow-white bracts are located. Spathiphyllum (or female happiness) refers to Aroid plants. 40 species of perennials are known.
Additional Information! The flowering period lasts 1-2 months and can occur from the beginning of spring to the end of autumn.
Useful and dangerous properties
Home varieties of spathiphyllum can bring both benefit and harm to humans. Female happiness has more pros than cons. Growing it at home is useful for the following reasons:
- leaves have an accelerated process of ozone production, making it easier to breathe next to the plant;
- bright appearance improves mood;
- it is believed that the flower has good energy, which has a beneficial effect on concentration and performance.
Of the minuses, the following are noted:
- the flower is poisonous, so it is placed away from animals and children;
- during flowering can cause an allergic reaction.
Similarities and differences with Anthurium
Often flower growers ask themselves: spathiphyllum and anthurium - is it the same plant or not? In fact, these are two varieties belonging to the same Aroid family. You can distinguish them from each other by the following signs:
- leaf shape;
- the color and size of the bract;
- Anthurium petal glossy and more dense to the touch;
- spathiphyllum less capricious in leaving.
The birthplace of both species is America (southern region). They have similar inflorescences and in general the rules for care are almost the same - flowers do not like bright sunlight and drafts.
Additional Information! Many gardeners grow plants in pairs - so they look more harmonious.
Conditional separation of species and varieties of a female flower
Conventionally, decorative varieties are divided in height into three categories:
- giants
- medium-sized;
- dwarf.
Domestic individuals are also classified by the shape and color of leaf blades and inflorescences. At the same time, everyone has a common sign - the flower is always snow-white.
Spathiphyllum - types and varieties
Domestic representatives of female happiness are divided into several types and varieties.
Variegate spathiphyllum (Domino)
It has a dark green foliage with thin long stripes of white color, which are randomly located over its entire surface. The shape of the leaves is ellipsoidal with pointed tips. The variety is 50 cm high. The bract is oval, white in color.
Domino - a common variety of spathiphyllum
Spathiphyllum Gemini
The variety is often confused with variegate, but in the Gemini and Domino spathiphyllums, the difference lies in the color of the leaves. At Gemini they are dark green, with gray or cream spots located next to the veins.
Helix
A medium-sized variety that can reach one and a half meters in height. The leaf cover has a wavy structure. The surface is glossy dark green. The bract is oval and 2 times longer than the cob.
Helikonielist view
Large-leaved Spathiphyllum
A large variety of female happiness can reach 70 cm in height. The leaves are voluminous, fleshy, rounded. When flowering, a pleasant aroma from the buds is felt.
Leafy flower
Variegated (Picasso)
The variety appeared as a result of breeding work on the Wallis spathiphyllum. It got its name for its unusual appearance - large white segments are present on green leaves.
Additional Information! Picasso is demanding on lighting - it should be bright, but diffused.
Picasso at room
Cannellifolia (Rosin)
A variety that is very popular among breeders. The leaves are bright green, egg-shaped. The bedspread is white with a greenish tint. The species is used mainly for breeding new varieties and is rarely grown at home.
Leaf flower
Giant spathiphyllum (royal or spoon-shaped)
The spoon-shaped variety can grow up to 1 m. The lanceolate leaves are quite long - 30-40 cm. The plant has a distinctive feature - the initially yellowish inflorescence turns black over time.
Spoon-shaped spathiphyllum
Abundantly Flowering (Floribunda)
A flower with light green dense leaves. Perianth spathiphyllum is white, small in size.
Floribunda Indoor
Dwarf or mini
The dwarf representative of the genus reaches a height of 9-13 cm. Medium-sized leaves have a green color, and a light vein in the middle. Differs in unpretentiousness in leaving.
Appearance of the Mini variety
Pleasant (Spathiphyllum Blandum)
Leaves are elliptical with pronounced veins. The bract has the same length as the leaves - about 40 cm, on the peduncle there is a pale yellow inflorescence.
Blundum
Wallis
A flower named after the discoverer. The care is as simple as possible. The bush reaches 40 cm in height, the leaves on it are long and pointed. Wallis begins to bloom in March and ends in early fall.
Spathiphyllum Bellini
Variety with dense dark green leaves that always look up. The bush holds a magnificent shape, is unpretentious in care and has a chic flowering.
Flowering bellini
Chopin
One of the most common decorative varieties. A small bush is unpretentious in leaving. A pleasant aroma comes from the flower throughout the flowering period.
Variety Chopin
Vivaldi
A plant with a shortened rhizome. Flowers grow on high legs, inside are white, outside are greenish. The inflorescence is cream. The cylindrical shape prevails.
Vivaldi
Mozart
Dwarf variety with small oval-shaped leaves. The hue is dark green. Breeding work on the Exot variety made it possible to obtain this variety.
Spathiphyllum Verdi
Indoor plant growing up to 75 cm. Flowering begins in March. With proper care, it will bloom profusely.
Verdi in different packages
Strauss
Small plant - reaches 30 cm in height. The leaves are leathery, dark green. The inflorescences are initially creamy, over time they become greenish. Flowering continues from spring to autumn.
Strauss
Sebastiano
Evergreen perennial plant with large dense leaves. Reaches a height of 70 cm.
Spathiphyllum Mauna Loa
A flower characterized by elliptical bracts. The leaf cover is bright. Leaflets have a slight sharpening at the edges.
Additional Information! The advantage of the species is flowering, which practically does not stop all year round.
Mauna Loa
Japanese spathiphyllum
Unpretentious in the care of the plant blooms twice a year. The leaves are oval, wavy at the edges. Planting is recommended in slightly acidic soil.
Sweet Chico
A fast-growing variety with dark green leaves, always looking up. When flowering, it produces a pleasant aroma. Does not accept prolonged exposure to solar radiation.
Sweet Chico
Spathiphyllum Quattro
The hybrid appearance reaches a height of 30 cm. It is characterized by unpretentious care and prolonged flowering. The leaves are oval, light green.
Quatro
Spathiphyllum Alfetta
A tall bush grows to 90 cm. The leaves are dark green. The oval shape prevails. There is a slight pointedness of the leaves at the edges. It blooms for a long time, while it emits a pleasant aroma.
It's important to know! The variety is characterized by increased humidity requirements, so it is important to observe the watering regime.
Alfetta
Cupido
Due to its decorative appearance, Cupid's spathiphyllum is often used inside various interiors. It has bright green spectacular foliage.
Spathiphyllum Haiti (Caiti)
A rare variety of short stature (about 30 cm). The leaf blades are dark green with a light stripe in the middle. For proper care requires timely and regular watering, feeding.
Haiti
Tango
Medium-sized plant, reaches 50 cm in height. The leaves are glossy, pointed at the edges, have a dark green tint. The bedspreads are white with a small greenish area on top.
Additional Information! There are many types of decorative spathiphyllums: Cavalli, Alan, Jess. In Russia, they are practically not grown.
The content of spathiphyllum at home - care features
Caring for a flower at home is easy. First of all, they provide a sufficient level of lighting and room temperature. It is important to water and transplant the flower on time.
It is necessary to put the plant so that direct solar radiation does not fall on it. If you leave it in the shade, then the flowering quality will deteriorate. In the summer, flowers are provided with a temperature of 22-24 ℃ above zero. In winter, when dormancy sets in at spathiphyllum, it is reduced to +17 ℃.
Note! It is recommended to water the plant in summer at least 3 times a week, once in the winter it is enough. Humidity in the room should be at 40%. In this case, the leaves are regularly sprayed or wiped with a damp cloth.
The decorative appearance of a plant largely depends on the quality of the soil. It can be made independently from sheet soil, peat, sand, humus and charcoal. Spathiphyllum needs sanitary pruning. It is performed after flowering is complete. All dried and wilted elements are removed.
Spathiphyllum in the interior of the room
When decorating the interior, spathiphyllum is often used, the varieties of which are ideal for decorating rooms. They are planted in white pots individually or in groups in wide containers. This method allows you to visually divide the space.
On the street, spathiphyllum is used to create landscape design. It is grown along green borders or in combination with other flowers.
Signs and superstitions associated with the plant
Many signs are associated with spathiphyllum. It is believed that when a husband and wife together inhale his fragrance, then between them, omissions, secrets and suspicions disappear. If you put a pot with a plant in the bedroom, this will prevent the man from leaving the family and return the former passion to the relationship. According to legend, if the shape of the flower has become rounded, then the conception of a child is expected soon.
On a note! Spathiphyllum helps single women to meet their love. If you give a flower to an unmarried girl, then she will soon meet her future husband.
When two flowers appear on the bush at the same time, then happiness will come to the family. By purchasing spathiphyllum, you can not only get a bright flowering plant, but also strengthen relationships with loved ones.
