Miniature Spathiphyllum Strauss: the rules of care

Spathiphyllum Strauss - miniature shrub has a height of no more than 30 centimeters. It has oblong, slightly wavy green leaves, which retain the brightness with proper care. What agricultural practices will need to apply for it, describe below.

place of

The plant prefers to grow in a slightly shaded place. If the leaves will get the bright rays of the sun, they lose their decorative effect due to the markings.

In very dark place leaves will grow shallow, which also have a negative impact on the appearance of a flower.

Temperature

Spathiphyllum Strauss grows well at room temperature (21-23 ° C), but can withstand more cold air (-16 ° C).

When the content in a cool room bush stops growing, can become ill.

Watering

When Spathiphyllum actively developed, it is poured warm water frequently and abundantly. Autumn and winter watering is reduced, particularly when the bush is held at low temperatures.

Humidity

Flower likes to frequent spraying, as well as periodic dushevanie. In spring and summer it is sprayed with water from a spray 2 times a day. To increase the humidity of the pot can be put into a tray filled with pebbles, which is poured a little water.

Fertilizer

Spring fertilized flower organic subsequently mineral block (1-2 grams per 1 liter of water). Until the bush is still young, it shed fertilizer 2 times a month, the grown plant ̶ 1 times.

Before the procedure, Spathiphyllum Strauss watered with plain water to prevent root burn.

Transfer

Every spring, it is necessary to make the transplant a flower in a large pot.

When he reaches the age of 5 years, the procedure is carried out only if the drain port are beginning to appear roots.

The soil chosen with the following composition:

· Rotted leaves;

· Turf ground;

· peat;

· Sand;

· charcoal.

At the bottom of the pot must have holes to drain water. In addition, it is carpeted drainage layer, and only then poured substrate.

Protection against diseases and pests

From too dry air Spathiphyllum may take a fancy to a variety of harmful insects. Therefore, to avoid this, the plant and the air around it is sprayed with water.

Fungal disease can affect the flower due to too dense ground, whereby there occurs moisture stagnation.

In this case, the need to transplant the plant into the soft substrate, previously sprayed with the fungicide it.

With proper care Spathiphyllum Strauss all year round will please those around her decorative view.