How to care for and precautions for Spathiphyllum
The editor explains how to care for Spathiphyllum and its precautions, as well as the green plant flower planting content of paying attention to the six maintenance points of Spathiphyllum, with specific details as follows:
Spathiphyllum, also known as White Crane芋, commonly known as "Smooth Sailing", symbolizes beauty, purity, virtue, friendship, and confidence. The flowers of Spathiphyllum are upright, pure white, known as the "pure flower", and it is believed in folk that Spathiphyllum has an auspicious meaning. It is also favored by people because of its vigorous growth and shade tolerance, and is often seen as a potted plant indoors.
Key points of daily maintenance for Spathiphyllum:
Point 1, lighting
Spathiphyllum is best maintained in a place with scattered light, and the lighting conditions in the average family home are particularly suitable for Spathiphyllum. Specifically: winter and early spring require good lighting and should not be shaded; in late spring, as the temperature and light intensity increase, it should be gradually shaded until the end of autumn when the temperature drops. If it has been maintained in the shade, it should not be suddenly exposed to direct sunlight, otherwise it may experience withering, yellow leaves, or even death due to sudden environmental changes and sensitivity to strong light.
Point 2, temperature
Spathiphyllum is a plant that originally grows in subtropical and warm temperate regions, prefers warm conditions throughout the year, and the most suitable temperature range is 15-30℃. When the temperature is below 5℃, attention should be paid to keeping warm, otherwise the leaves may freeze; when the temperature is above 35℃, the leaves may dry out and lose vitality.
Point 3, humidity
Spathiphyllum requires a higher air humidity, and dry air can cause the leaves to turn yellow and lose luster. This can be resolved by spraying water on the leaves or sprinkling water on the ground; covering with a transparent plastic bag can also be done, but it should be slightly ventilated or a hole should be opened at the top of the plastic bag when it is hot and the lighting is good, otherwise the temperature inside the bag will rise sharply, cooking the leaves of the Spathiphyllum.
Point 4, fertilization
Spathiphyllum prefers thin fertilizer and thick or raw fertilizer should be avoided. Generally, a small amount of base fertilizer is applied when repotting, or a little thin liquid fertilizer is added in spring and autumn. It is best to use compound fertilizer, not just a single nitrogen fertilizer, otherwise it is not easy to bloom.
Point 5, common pests
The most common pest is the red spider, scientifically known as "mite damage", which manifests as wilted, dull, and yellow-brown leaves. Miticides such as dicofol, dinotefuran, and pyridaben can be sprayed for control.
Point 6, common diseases
Common diseases include bacterial leaf spot and rhizome rot. For leaf spot, a 500 times solution of carbendazim wettable powder can be sprayed on the leaves; for rhizome rot, in addition to paying attention to ventilation and reducing watering and humidity, a 800 times solution of chlorothalonil wettable powder can be sprayed on the leaves and poured into the potting soil to control the disease.
Reasons for non-blooming of Spathiphyllum:
The main factor affecting the non-blooming of Spathiphyllum is insufficient light. Spathiphyllum is usually potted and kept indoors, and insufficient light is an easily overlooked problem. If this is the reason for non-blooming, the solution is simple: move it to a place with sufficient light, such as gradually moving it to the side of the window.
▲ Spathiphyllum lacking light
Induction is also needed for Spathiphyllum to bloom. In addition to the factor of insufficient light, if Spathiphyllum still does not bloom, a certain amount of induction is required. The specific method is to spray gibberellic acid, and it can bloom after a month or two of spraying. It should be noted that the concentration of gibberellic acid should not be too high, diluted with 1000-1500 times water is fine, as high concentration can cause deformation of the plant's flowers.
Why are the flowers of Spathiphyllum sometimes green?
Conventionally, the flowers of Spathiphyllum are white, red flowers are red, and pink flowers are pink, so why are the flowers of Spathiphyllum sometimes green?
How to care for and precautions for Spathiphyllum
There are mainly two reasons: the first is that as the flowers bloom to the later stage, the color will gradually deepen, and finally become green like leaves, which is a normal situation; the second is the influence of light, if the maintenance environment lacks light, then the flower color of Spathiphyllum will be darker, and it will become gradually white when moved to a place with sufficient light.
How to solve the problem of yellow leaves on Spathiphyllum?
When Spathiphyllum does not bloom, it is mainly appreciated for its leaves, which are green and large with patterns, having a certain ornamental value. However, if the leaves turn yellow, it will affect its ornamental value. Yellowing leaves of Spathiphyllum mainly consider whether lighting, humidity, and nutrition are sufficient, these three main factors.
1. Influence of lighting: Depending on the season, if the leaves turn yellow in summer, it is definitely due to too much light, and it needs to be moved to a shadier place. If it is winter, it is likely due to insufficient light, and it needs to be moved gradually to a warm and sunny place.
2. Influence of humidity: Spathiphyllum prefers moisture, and if the air is too dry, not only will the leaves turn yellow, but they will also lack luster and appear dull. In this case, we can use a spray bottle filled with water to spray the leaves of Spathiphyllum or the surrounding air, and it can be sprayed several times a day.
3. Insufficient nutrition: Spathiphyllum needs to be repotted once a year, and additional water fertilizer should be applied during the growing season and flowering period.
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