Spathiphyllum

Spathiphyllum care tips

Spathiphyllum is a member of the Aroid family, which prefers wet, swampy areas of tropical forests. The flower has more than 40 species, each of them can differ in the size of plants, shapes and color of leaves, shapes and colors of buds, smell and, importantly, resistance to different conditions of detention.

So that this beauty does not disappear some time after buying a plant, it needs proper care and timely watering.

Japanese spathiphyllum, types "Chopin", "Quatro", "Bellini", "Mini", "Mauna Loa", "Chopin", "Cupido" are the most unpretentious, bloom incredibly beautifully, emit a pleasant smell. Other species are also very interesting and graceful, but they may require more attention. For the most part, the flowers of spathiphyllum are white, they look very gentle and feminine. But there are also species with red and pink buds, they are more rare and require more careful care, although they look very unusual and attractive.

This plant prefers a diffuse, non-intense color. If you have windows facing north, you can put it on a windowsill. Otherwise, it is better for him to find a place on a shelf, cabinet or on the floor, but not in deep shade.

Watering should be light, depending on the moisture content on the soil surface. In the summer, it can be done every 5-7 days (if it is hot, it can be done more often), in the winter - once every 1.5-2 weeks.

During the growing season, it is recommended to feed the plant with mineral fertilizer once a week.