What Chlorophytum opt for novice grower
There is nothing that fills the house with life, as houseplants. They make it cozier and maintain "healthy" atmosphere. Every grower knows how many beneficial properties for the body has a flowering plant.
One of these plants became Chlorophytum, flower perennial, herbaceous and very undemanding in care.
For the novice grower, the plant will be the ideal option, as not so easy to destroy Chlorophytum, it requires sheer negligence.
This flower thrives in any temperature range, can stand in the sun, in the shade, in the cold and heat. Chlorophytum is a natural air purifier, and also moisturizes it.
Florists are 4 species of Chlorophytum:
· Chlorophytum curly or Bonnie
On juicy dark green sheet is located on the center white strip along the sheet. He is considered to be more compact because its leaves are twisted into a spiral.
· Crested Chlorophytum
The leaves of this species Chlorophytum long and narrow bright green color. Its appearance resembles the bush fountain.
· Chlorophytum Cape
The length of the flower leaves is 60 cm. Long mustache does not produce, but the spreading fine white flowers.
· Chlorophytum winged or orange
The leaves of this plant species are different oval shape on orange petiole and midrib.
Each of the species Chlorophytum easy to clean and will suit the novice grower. Repot this plant can be every few years. The frequent watering it also does not need.
Flower collects moisture in the fleshy roots and therefore can do without water for a long time.
Chlorophytum attracts flower parasites. Many experts in the field of botany say that if in a pot with the plant to add a bit of charcoal, its cleansing properties increase several times.
People with respiratory illness Chlorophytum grown as an assistant in the fight against this disease.
Surprisingly, if a long time the flower is not watered, fertilized and do not forget about it, it will fade and droop, but do not dry up.
For the first time this plant was discovered in South Africa. "Adult" flower reaches 50 cm in height and the same in diameter. Lifetime - more than 10 years at the optimum temperature for him to 15-18 degrees Celsius.
Each plant itself is fine, but not always external advantages must be put first. Most importantly, what useful properties it possesses, and what can please other than visual splendor.