This is one of the most popular plants that can be found on the windowsill. With the help of Spathiphyllum Sweet Chico indoors, you can create coziness. Also, this plant cleans the air well, not too demanding in care. The features of the variety will be described below.
Description of the variety of spathiphyllum Sweet Chico and its characteristics
A perennial domestic plant is grown on the windowsill. Adult spathiphyllum has the form of a bush, the leaves grow directly from the rhizome. The most valuable is the culture during its flowering. The plant has the following characteristics:
- the height of the bush can reach 60-70 cm;
- leaves are bright green oblong;
- during the flowering period, the bush is covered with arrows on which the bud is located - after opening it is white with a yellow stamen;
Spathiphyllum Sweet Chico
The bud consists of one large petal that looks like a fan. Spathiphyllum Sweet Chico is grown on the sunny side. During the care period, it is necessary to carefully monitor the condition of the soil. Excessive watering and fertilizers often cause irreparable harm to the plant.
Important! After the bud fully blooms, it can take on a greenish tint. Color may become brighter during the wilting period.
Other similar varieties and their features
Spathiphyllums include a large number of varieties. Each variety has its own characteristics. It is necessary to highlight some varieties that have common characteristics with the Sweet Chico variety.
- Lauretta Suite
Bred in 2001, therefore it is considered one of the youngest varieties.
Spathiphyllum Lauretta has oblong leaves of a light green color. On the leaves you can see bright veins. The leaves are located on a high spine.
Inflorescences are white with a yellow stamen. The bush can reach large sizes, the width of an adult plant reaches 85 cm. This is an undemanding plant, Sweet Lauretta is a spathiphyllum that grows quickly and does not require complicated care.
Grade Sweet Lauretta
- Sweet Silvio
One of the most attractive varieties. A distinctive feature is elongated leaves and a bush height of up to 80 cm. The leaves are lush and grow very quickly.
The inflorescence is large, oblong in shape. The variety is distinguished by small twisting edges of the leaves. This feature appears in an adult plant.
Spathiphyllum Sweet Silvio
- Sweet Rocco
Indoor plant, which is distinguished by the large size of the leaves. They have an elongated shape. The width of an adult bush can reach up to 60 cm, height up to 90 cm.
The bush blooms with large inflorescences that are slightly concave inward and hide a white and yellow-coated pestle.
Cultural grade Sweet Rocco
- Sweet Benito
The plant has a large number of inflorescences during flowering. The leaves on the plant are bright green, narrow, elongated to the top.
For reference! This variety has resistance to diseases and changes in lighting. It can be grown in large quantities for decoration.
Spathiphyllum sweet benito
Planting spathiphyllum and further care
Although the plant is considered not too demanding, certain care rules must be observed. It is important for the flower owner to know not only the secrets of planting, but also the general principles of maintenance.
Priming
The plant requires the use of nutrient soil. For indoor flower cultivation, it is recommended to use 2 parts of peat and humus, add 1 part of leafy soil and river sand. Mix everything thoroughly and fill the landing tanks.
The choice of soil for planting
Important! During the growing of the bush, it is necessary to regularly fill up the nutrient mixture. And every three years you need to transplant into a new container, using fresh land.
Watering
For active growth, spathiphyllum requires moderate watering. Moisten the soil only after drying.
Excessive watering can lead to root rot.
Top dressing
One of the conditions for growth is the timely use of top dressing. In winter, you need to fertilize the culture once a month. In the summer, top dressing is carried out once every two weeks.
As fertilizers, it is necessary to use complex preparations. Before starting the formation of buds, it is recommended to use potash and phosphorus fertilizers.
Important! The thoughtless use of nitrogen fertilizers can lead to a lack of buds.
Pruning
One of the rules for care is timely pruning. During the growth of the bush, you must carefully monitor the plant and remove all damaged leaves.
It is also important to remove the peduncles after flowering. Such actions will stimulate the emergence of new buds.
Plant propagation methods
Spathiphyllum can reproduce using several methods. These include:
- Division of the mother bush - this method is used during the transplantation of plants to a new growth site. The bush must be carefully removed from the pot and using a pruner or knife to divide into parts. Each delenka is transplanted to a new growth site.
- Cuttings - the method is used very often. For reproduction, carefully cut the outlet and place in water until the roots appear. In order to accelerate the formation of the root system, you need to use the drug Kornevin. After the emergence of the root, the young seedling is transplanted to a new growth site.
Bush propagation
- Seed - very rarely used. During flowering, artificial pollination of the bud is necessary. After the spathiphyllum fades, you should collect the seeds and immediately plant them in a nutrient mixture, which consists of peat and deciduous soil. Cover with glass and moisturize regularly. When the seedlings reach a height of 5 cm, it is necessary to dive. Young flowers require a careful attitude, compliance with temperature conditions. For development, the temperature should be at least +22 degrees.
Using the seed method allows you to develop new varieties and get a large amount of planting material. But the method is very difficult for amateurs.
Cutting of spathiphyllum
Diseases and pests, means of combating them
The plant is often exposed to diseases with improper care. The most common problems include:
- yellowing of the leaves - such symptoms may indicate a lack of moisture, to eliminate it is necessary to water the plant, and spray the leaves every few days;
- the leaves turn black - there is such a problem with a disease of the root system. In such cases, the plant must be transplanted to a new growth site and carefully inspect the root. Rotten and damaged areas must be removed;
- leaves twist - such symptoms indicate dry indoor air, and excessive amounts of sunlight. The plant must be shadowed.
In some cases, pests can be seen on the plant. At the first symptoms, measures should be taken, otherwise the plant may die. Among pests on indoor plants are most often found:
- aphid - feeds on the juice of a plant. To fight it is necessary to wipe the leaves with a soap solution;
- spider mite - forms small tubercles on leaves and shoots, the pest destroys the leaves and leads to the death of the flower. To combat, you must use onion infusion or soapy water.
To prevent the occurrence of diseases and pests, it is necessary to follow the rules for care and timely introduce nutrients.
Spathiphyllum is often used to decorate rooms. The Sweet Chico variety is a vivid representative of the species. Cultivation involves observing fairly simple rules for care, the flower itself grows quickly and has an attractive appearance.
