Is it suitable to keep white掌 indoors?
An article with useful knowledge, introducing whether white掌 is suitable for indoor cultivation and related topics about the care of white掌 flowers, with specific details as follows:
If you want to keep some potted plants in the living room or indoor area of your home, and want to keep some long-lasting green plants instead of those with short blooming periods like hyacinths and tulips that wither easily after flowering, you can opt for easy-to-care-for plants like Epipremnum aureum and Chlorophytum comosum that can last longer. There is also another type of green plant that is suitable for indoor planting, requiring minimal sunlight to thrive, with lush green leaves and beautiful flowers.
It is a perennial herbaceous ornamental leaf plant of the Araceae family. The plant is not as tall as the Fortune Tree or Peace Tree, usually about 40-50 centimeters high, with a short rhizome, grows in tufts, and has very lush foliage. The key is that it has a good meaning; it is known as white掌, also called Spathiphyllum, which means smooth sailing, peace lily, and lily intention.
Because its flowers are elegant and white, resembling sails, they symbolize a smooth-sailing life, with everything going well in life, study, and work. Keeping a pot of white掌 at home is not a bad choice. So, how to keep white掌 lush and green with shiny leaves all year round and make it bloom more?
1. Pay attention to lighting
It prefers a semi-shaded and diffused light environment, so when keeping white掌, do not place it in an area with too strong sunlight. It only needs to be placed in a location with a bit of scattered light and bright diffused light. It is afraid of strong direct sunlight.
Is it suitable to keep white掌 indoors?
Leaves can easily turn yellow and dry after prolonged exposure, especially in summer. Do not expose it to direct sunlight and place it in a shady and well-ventilated area. Its branches and leaves will be in good condition and lush all year round.
2. Pay attention to watering
Although it enjoys a warm and humid growing environment, when keeping a potted white掌 at home, it is important to note that because the indoor lighting is not that strong and the evaporation rate is low, the potting soil should not be waterlogged or too moist, just a bit of moisture is enough.
Actually, you can wait until the potting soil is slightly dry before watering. Too much watering is not suitable as it can cause yellow leaves or rotting stems and roots. It is very suitable for lazy people to care for, as it does not require frequent watering. It can absorb some dust and harmful gases indoors.