Spathiphyllum flower - reproduction at home
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Spathiphyllum is a popular indoor flower that not only pleases the grower with its appearance, but also purifies the air in the room. The plant is unpretentious, does not require careful care, and almost every owner knows how to propagate spathiphyllum.
How spathiphyllum reproduces in vivo
The flower has gained popularity due to its unpretentious care and beautiful appearance. If you liked the spathiphyllum, there should be no questions about how to propagate it, it is worth seeing how he himself copes with this in natural conditions.
What does a spathiphyllum flower look like
What causes the peculiarities of reproduction at home
Spathiphyllum has a special structure: the flower does not have a stem at all, so the leaves and flowers grow directly from the ground. Because of this, some of the breeding types are not available, and some care is also required.
A flower in a pot requires special conditions.
You should pay attention to the growth of the flower in natural conditions. He does not like direct sunlight, but in the absence of light, he can stop blooming. The air humidity must be high enough for the spathiphyllum to feel good. At the same time, it is worth watering the flower if the soil is completely dry, since otherwise the leaves will begin to rot at the base due to water retention.
A step-by-step guide to propagating by cuttings
When asked how it is easier to propagate spathiphyllum at home, growers answer - with cuttings. They are leaf rosettes, which are separated from the adult plant. If they have small roots, then they can be immediately planted in the soil, and if not, get the root part yourself.
Reproduction of spathiphyllum stems
From the stems
It is not so difficult to take a shoot from a spathiphyllum: you need to carefully cut off the leaf rosette from the mother plant. It is worth observing the following steps:
- Place a drain on the bottom of the individual pot.
- Dip the process with the rhizome into the pot. In this case, it is worth carefully spreading the roots in the pot.
- It is recommended to keep the scion while the substrate is poured into the pot.
- Drizzle with water at room temperature.
From the leaves
Not everyone knows how spathiphyllum reproduces, therefore, if you liked this flower from friends or relatives, you should not ask for a leaf to germinate the plant at home. This breeding method is not suitable for this type of flower.
How to germinate spathiphyllum shoots in water
It became clear how to take the spathiphyllum process, but with rooting, nothing is surely clear. First, you need to prepare the water in which the process will be carried out, since the usual one from the tap will not work. Spathiphyllum requires a specific acidic habitat with a pH of 5 or 6.
Rooting spathiphyllum in water
It will not be difficult to root the shoot: it must be placed in a container with water and charcoal and kept in it until roots appear. But subsequently it is required to plant it only in a certain soil. The soil must be prepared from sphagnum, peat and perlite. It is also advisable to keep the new plant in a greenhouse until the cutting is strong. After that, it will be possible to transplant the flower to a permanent place.
Seed Growing Instructions
Reproduction by seeds of spathiphyllum is the most laborious process. This event takes a lot of time and effort. It is recommended to purchase seeds for sowing in a specialized store. In this case, you should pay attention to the shelf life: half of even fresh seeds may not sprout.
Getting flower seeds
A small container is used for sowing (you can use a plate). It is recommended to mix the soil from sand and peat, taken in equal proportions. It is worth sowing in a moistened, but not wet soil, place the container in a greenhouse. In the greenhouse, it is required to maintain a temperature of about 25 ° C. Watering is required using a spray bottle. When the seedlings start to appear, it is worthwhile to start airing from time to time, as excess moisture can contribute to the growth of mold.
How to properly divide spathiphyllum during transplantation
The easiest way to reproduce a flower is to divide the bush. But not everyone knows how to properly divide the spathiphyllum during transplantation. For an adult plant, this action is beneficial, since in this way a large number of young rosettes can be removed, taking nutrients from the soil from it.
Transplanting a flower requires a lot of space, since everything will be covered with earth
It is recommended to carry out the process of dividing the mother bush in the spring, until the growing season has begun. Delenka must have leaf rosettes for good development. It is worth trying not to damage the root system too much. The basal neck of a young plant should be at the same level as that of the mother.
Before starting the procedure, it is required to water the plant abundantly with water in order to extract the flower along with a lump of earth. It will also help less trauma to the root system. It is worth carefully rinsing the roots from the ground and untangling them. In this case, the separation will be easier to produce. Places of cuts need to be treated by sprinkling with charcoal or activated carbon and leaving to dry for a while.
It is recommended to purchase soil for planting aroid plants or mix it yourself. For this you will need:
- coarse river sand;
- peat;
- leafy land;
- turf.
The rhizome of each cut is required to be examined and all dead parts must be removed. Each plant is planted in individual pots, spreading fragile roots over the soil surface and carefully sprinkling with soil. Only then is it necessary to carefully compact the soil.
Soil for spathiphyllum can be mixed independently
It is recommended to follow the step-by-step breeding instructions so that the flower will take root faster afterwards. But, if you like spathiphyllum, plant propagation will be a joy, regardless of the complexity of the process.
