Features of Wallis spathiphyllum and tips for caring for it at home

Even after beautiful flowering, spathiphyllum looks spectacular in compositions with other indoor plants. And that's all, because foliage has no less attractive appearance.

Decorative leaf is expressed in a bright, juicy green color, an unusual shape of the leaf plate, as well as eye-catching, glossy shine. All other differences of this sub-variety of flower from others and how to properly care for it are described in detail in this article.

Definition

Spathiphyllum is an erect perennial flower, whose homeland is the vicinity of Colombia. In leaving preference gives warm air to the room. High humidity is also quite important, especially during the summer season.

Detailed description

Spathiphyllum Wallis - a densely growing exotic plant, with lush, leathery leaves that are attached to long petioles. Foliage lanceolate, with wavy edges, intensely green. In the center of the leaf passes the middle vein. The lateral veins are as if pressed into a sheet plate, which gives a folded appearance. The size of the sheet is 25x6cm (length and width, respectively).

Cutting height 20cm. The height of this species is approximately 20-30 cm. The plant has no stem, leaves grow from the outlet. The rhizome is short.

The flowers are small, collected in a bulbous inflorescence of white color. Around the cob of flowers there is a narrow snow-white cover, which at the end of flowering turns green. The length of the inflorescence is 3 cm, the bedspread is about 9-10 cm.

What are the differences from the rest of the species?

Spathiphyllum Wallis was named after the discoverer of G. Wallis. This species is the most common variety to date. It differs from other types of spathiphyllum in small dimensions, which is most suitable for growing in an apartment. As for leaving - it is not picky, in this it is similar to other varieties of spathiphyllum.

Subsorta and their photos

Wallis flower includes 40 varieties, which are also in demand and here are some of them:

Cladius

It differs in compact dimensions up to 30 cm.

Chopin

Chopin has a decent length of bedspreads.

Mozart

The bush is not large, stands out with narrow lanceolate leaves.

Macho

There is a fairly elongated bedspread.

Numero Uno

The variety was recently bred, depending on the light, the color of the leaves can be monophonic or variegated.

Florin

It features medium-sized round foliage, suitable for small rooms.

Sweet Silvio

An interesting species with large, dark green leaves and a pleasant, delicate aroma of inflorescences. You can read about this and other varieties of spathiphyllum Sweet here.

Bloom

Inflorescences of a tropical perennial are peculiar. Many gardeners like them. There comes a flowering period at an early age of about 1.5 years. This process falls at the end of March and lasts until September.

Before flowering, it is advisable to fertilize with preparations containing potassium and phosphorus. It is these minerals that are responsible for the lush and lengthy budding process. They also maintain normal immunity, enhancing its protective function. But during flowering, it is better not to use drugs. Restore top dressing recommended at the end of the floral period.

It is imperative to provide abundant watering so that the plant is replenished with moisture and gain strength, therefore, in no case should you transplant spathiphyllum during flowering, as well as the transplant must be completed before flowering begins.

If the long-awaited flowering does not come, the plant needs to be stimulated. To do this, change the temperature in the room, or take out to another room with a temperature of + 16-18 ° C not lower. Reduce the frequency of watering, the soil in the pot should completely dry. After a few days, the spathiphyllum is returned to its place. You can also use drugs to stimulate flowering "Bud" or "Domotsvet."

Home Care

In the process of growing indoor exot does not require special conditions, but there are recommendations for care for the full development and lush flowering.

1. Put the pot in a well-lit place.
2. It is advisable to choose window sills from the western or eastern side.
3. The optimum temperature of the room in which the plant is located is + 22-25 ° С, maximum + 30 ° С and minimum + 16С °.
4. A temperature below + 10 ° C is critical.
5. Humidity spathiphyllum prefers increased, approximately 50-60%.
6. Spraying is preferably done 2-3 times a day.
7. You can put pallets with wet expanded clay, sand or use a household humidifier.
8. Ground for spathiphyllum needs a light, breathable. Its main components:
   • sheet earth;
   • peat;
   • charcoal;
   • expanded clay granules;
   • moss sphagnum;
   • fern roots;
   • sand;
   • mineral baking powder.
9. It is possible to use a ready-made soil mixture for Aroid.
10. Land renewal is recommended every 2-3 years.
11. A new pot for spathiphyllum needs to be bought 2-3 cm more than the previous one.
12. Watering in the spring-summer season should be daily.
13. In the autumn-winter period, the amount of moisture must be reduced, during sleep to 1 time in 7-10 days.
14. Use water without salt.
15. Be sure to fertilize the flower all year round, exclude only the dormant period.
16. To apply complex mineral fertilizers 2-3 times a month. Before flowering, it is better to use preparations with a high content of phosphorus and potassium.

How to propagate?

The simplest and most reliable way to propagate this type of indoor flowers is the method of dividing the rhizomes and here is what you need to do this:

1. Remove the plant from the pot.
2. Clear the root system of the earth.
3. With a sharp knife we ​​cut the root lump, separating the tops, while it is important not to damage the rhizomes.
4. Individual plants should be planted in new pots:
   • the desired size of the container is about 9-10 cm in diameter;
   • soil should be selected suitable for Aroid;
   • certainly lay out the bottom with expanded clay or other drainage.

Diseases and Pests

Flowers of the spathiphyllum family are quite resistant to various diseases and pests, but can still be affected by pests:

• ticks that love dry air;
• worms, from them the plant withers and disappears;
• aphids.

In the fight against insects, “Decis”, “Actellika”, “Karbofos” preparations give good results, therefore, solutions obtained on the basis of these substances should be sprayed with spathiphyllum and soil.

Quite often it happens that as a result of improper care and inappropriate parameters of the content, the plant begins to hurt.

1. Low humidity - dry or dark tips, yellowing of the sheet.
2. Wrong place - the plant turns yellow, dries, there is no flowering, minimal growth.
3. Hypothermia - root disease, wilting of foliage.
4. Excess fluid - blacken, all the organs of the plant turn yellow, the roots rot.
5. Lack of moisture - sluggish leaves, dry roots, yellow flowers.
6. Inappropriate capacity - exot does not grow, does not bloom.
7. Incorrect diet - black tips, lack of buds, dry leaf plate.

Prevention

To avoid such problems, general hygiene measures should be followed.

• To prevent the risk of soil contamination and eliminate salt deposits, periodically clean off white deposits from the soil surface, the top layer can be replaced with new soil.
• If you prepare the soil yourself, all components must be decontaminated.
• Be sure to wash off the dust from the leaves, water the plant with a warm shower.
• Inspect for harmful insects.
• For irrigation use clean, settled, soft water without impurities, preferably at room temperature.
• Water temperature should be + 30-40 ° С.
• Control the amount of water poured into the pot. Water should not linger on the surface of the soil for a long time.
• 15 minutes after wetting, drain the water from the pan of the flower pot.
• Identify the plant in a bright place. In summer, it is better to choose a partial shade, or to shade bright rays.
• In winter, keep away from heating appliances, and in summer - from air conditioning.
• Periodically feed the exot with complex mineral fertilizers year-round.
• Do not transplant during flowering.
• Dry leaves and flowers need to be cut.

Regardless of the whimsical flower to care for or not, he still needs attention. The slightest change in growing conditions will affect the health and appearance of the spathiphyllum. Therefore, take care and take care of your favorite plants, and let them reward the delightful beauty of flowering for this.