There are few plants on Earth, surrounded by so many will, beliefs and prejudices, like spathiphyllum. Among the names of the flower - "lily of the world", "white sail", "flower cover" ...
- Spathiphyllum: origin, description and species
- Wallis's Spathiphyllum is the most domestic flower
- Cannular spathiphyllum: on the windowsill from Thailand
- The most compact and attractive Spathiphyllum "Chopin"
- Spathiphyllum "Sensation" - the largest of its kind
- Spathiphyllum "Domino" - the most interesting view
- Spathiphyllum "Picasso" - an unusual newcomer
- Spathiphyllum is blooming - the name speaks for itself
People of the People’s Patio-Patient are often called "female flower", "female happiness" and believe that it can help:
- for an unmarried girl to find the betrothed;
- childless - to give birth to an heir;
- spouses - to achieve harmony and satisfaction in marriage.
In South America, the period of Indian mating rituals was at the beginning of the flowering of this flower.
Spathiphyllum: origin, description and species
Homeland of spathiphyllum - perennial evergreen herbaceous plant - marshy banks of rivers and lakes of tropical forests of South and Central America, Southeast Asia. The main types of spathiphyllum are common in Brazil, Colombia, Guiana, Trinidad, Venezuela, the Philippines.
The flower gets its name from the Greek words: "Spata" and "phillum" ("veil" and "leaf"). The inflorescence of a plant is a small white spadix (consists of small flowers) and a white bract, covering it like a spathe (after the flower blossoms, it will turn green). Height - 30 - 60 cm.
"Woman's happiness", usually blooms in spring (some species - the second time - in the autumn-winter). Inflorescences keep 1,5 months.
The leaves are large, lance-like, emerald green, with a glossy shine. In spathiphyllum, the stem is almost absent, and the leaves grow immediately from the ground. Inflorescence has a pleasant smell.
Flower care is uncomplicated, spathiphyllum is unpretentious:
- tolerates penumbra and scattered rays of the sun;
- comfortable temperature in summer - + 22-23, in winter - not lower than + 16 ° C;
- propagated by cuttings (apical) or division of rhizomes;
- prefers slightly acidic soil;
- In the summer, he likes abundant watering and spraying, in the winter - moderate.
In total in the world there are 45 species of the genus Spathiphyllum. Flower "Female happiness" (as indoor culture) includes only some species. Thanks to the selection work, many new hybrid ornamental varieties have appeared (Mauna Loa, Adagio, Figaro, Kroshka, Alpha, Quatro, etc.). They are hardier and bloom year-round.
Wallis's Spathiphyllum is the most domestic flower
The plant is ideal for growing in a room (there are dwarf varieties of spathiphyllum).The height of the Spathiphyllum of Wallis is 20-30 cm. The leaves (4-6 cm wide, 15-24 cm long) are lanceolate, dark green. The white cob is small (3 to 4 cm), the white blanket is three times longer than the cob. Blossoming is plentiful and long (from spring to autumn).
Cannular spathiphyllum: on the windowsill from Thailand
This is not a very big spathiphyllum. His homeland - the island of Trinidad (in Thailand, this species grows only as indoor culture). The dark green ellipse-like leaves (25-40 cm long, 8-16 cm wide) of the cannolic leaf spathiphyllum resemble canna leaves. The smooth yellow-green cob (5-10 cm) on the peduncle (up to 20 cm) has a strong pleasant smell. The veil (length from 10 to 22 cm, width 3-7 cm) is white on top, green below - 2 times longer than the cob.
Fruits rarely. It does not occur often.
The most compact and attractive Spathiphyllum "Chopin"
Spathiphyllum "Chopin" - a hybrid variety. The small size of the spathiphyllum (height not higher than 35 cm), compactness and decorativeness made it very popular among florist-lovers. The leaves are bright green and shiny. The cover has an elongated shape and a greenish tint. Flowering time - from March to September (blooms 6-10 weeks).
Spathiphyllum "Sensation" - the largest of its kind
Spathiphyllum "Sensation" bred in Holland. Height - 1.5 m. Large dark green ribbed leaves (length - 70-90 cm, width - 30-40 cm). The length of the inflorescences with a snow-white wide oval cover can reach up to 50 cm. The plant tolerates darkening better than other varieties of spathiphyllum. Watering should be carried out with soft water.
Spathiphyllum "Domino" - the most interesting view
It is a decorative low variety with variegated leaf color (leaves are dense, white strokes on a green background). Inflorescence of greenish or white-yellowish cob and white bedspreads. More light-requiring. In the evenings, the strong aroma disappears.
Domino sizes are medium (height - 50 - 60 cm, leaf length - 25 cm, width - 10 cm. Flowering - from March to September (about 6-8 weeks).
Spathiphyllum "Picasso" - an unusual newcomer
This new variety is also bred in Holland (based on a Wallis spathiphyllum). Should have replaced the "Domino". But to press "Domino" he failed - requires more bright lighting (without direct sunlight).
This grade is distinguished by a high decorative effect: on the leaves, green and white stripes randomly alternate. It is necessary to remove wilted inflorescences in time so that new ones appear faster.
Spathiphyllum is blooming - the name speaks for itself
Plant height - up to 50 cm. The leaves are light green (length 13-20 cm, width 6-9 cm) have a wavy edge. Peduncles - up to 25 cm. The cover is white (length 4-8 cm, width 1.5-3 cm).Cob length - 2.5-5 cm. Abundant bloom - all year round. Cut flowers can be kept in water for up to 3 months.
