Spathiphyllum Domino is a houseplant, which is distinguished by its decorative qualities and amazing color. It looks very beautiful both during flowering and during dormancy, when there are only leaves. Caring for this flower is quite simple, even a beginner grower can grow it.
Appearance story
In the early 19th century, the flower spathiphyllum was first noticed by the German botanist Gustav Wallis on the lands of Colombia.
Flower in the interior
In the 60s of the twentieth century, this plant was introduced into Europe.
Description and appearance
Spathiphyllum domino - a hybrid obtained as a result of breeding work on the spathiphyllum plant. Belongs to the Aroid family. The peculiarity of the flower is that it has practically no stems; its lanceolate-oval green leaves with white stains grow directly from the soil. Arrows with amazing flowers also appear from the earth. Stems can reach a height of 40 centimeters.
The flower blooms profusely
During flowering, the plant exudes a very pleasant aroma. Due to the long flowering period, spathiphyllum is also called "female happiness."
When and how it blooms
Types of flowers
White spathiphyllum flowers with pale green veins. They have a delicate aroma.
Flower shapes
The flower of spathiphyllum resembles a corncob around which there is a white veil.
Flowering period
Spathiphyllum usually blooms 6-8 weeks from early March to late September.
Picture 6 Spathiphyllum with flower
Healing properties
Spathiphyllum releases biologically active substances that help people relieve stress. It has phytoncidal properties, it is able to clean the air of microbes and fungi that are in it.
Note! Spathiphyllum is poisonous because its leaves contain calcium oxalate, which causes irritation of the mucous membranes and inflammation of the eyes. When leaving, you should use gloves.
How to distinguish from other species
Spathiphyllum Domino has an uneven color of leaves - green with white stains. Spathiphyllum of the Gemini variety is different from the Domino variety - in these two species leaves are very different. Spathiphyllum Gemini jemini has green leaves with light green stains.
Green leaves of domino spathiphyllum
The stains are larger and located away from the middle of the leaf in the form of a herringbone. The difference between the spathiphyllum Picasso picasso and Domino or gemini - there are differences in the leaves. At Picasso, they are more painted white. There are leaves with large white stripes on the bush, and completely white.
Home Care
For domino spathiphyllum, home care requires compliance with certain rules.
Temperature
During the period of active vegetation, the optimum temperature is -22-24 C °.
Luxurious spathiphyllum leaves
In winter, during dormancy, - + 16-17 ° C.
Lighting
Variety Domino needs a large amount of scattered light, from the ingress of active sunlight it must be shaded. Keeping a flower in the shade will impair flowering and reduce the decorative properties of the leaves.
Watering
In the warm season, the flower is watered every 2-3 days, in the winter - once a week. For irrigation use only purified and warm water.
Important! Abundant watering will provide the plant with true decorative leaf beauty and flowering.
Spraying
In summer, it is better to spray the plant every day, in winter - every 3-4 days.
Humidity
Spathiphyllum Domino needs high humidity - at least 40%.
Moisturizing a flower with a spray gun
It is also worth rubbing the leaves with a sponge with warm water.
Priming
For planting plants, special soil mixtures are suitable, they can be purchased at a flower shop. You can also prepare the soil yourself. The composition should include peat, leafy soil, humus, sand, crushed tree bark and charcoal. All are taken in equal parts.
Top dressing
Top dressing is carried out with complex liquid fertilizers. Fertilizing should be done during the period of active vegetation and flowering. To maintain the beauty of the leaves, nitrogen fertilizers can be added to the soil once every two weeks.
Dormant care
Before the formation of buds, once every 14-20 days it is worth making potassium-phosphorus top dressing. After flowering, it is necessary to reduce the amount of watering and not to fertilize, since in winter the plant is in a dormant period.
Flowering care
During flowering, it is important to remove all inflorescences that have bloomed, this will help preserve the decorative appearance of the bush and will contribute to the new throwing of buds.
Pruning
Pruning is carried out as necessary, if there are sluggish or dry leaves, as well as after flowering has ended. Cut off all the peduncles that have already faded.
Transfer
The plant is transplanted into a new pot along with an old lump of earth. After the transplant, the flower is watered, fertilizing is applied only after 3 weeks.
Picture 8 Transplant into a new pot
Breeding options
Spathiphyllum can be grown from seeds or propagated by rooting cuttings or dividing the bush.
Picture 7 Spathiphyllum Dominoes in a pot
Seed germination
Plant seeds are laid in a prepared substrate, consisting of garden soil and river sand. Landings are covered with a film and left at a temperature of + 18-20 degrees. When the first sprouts appear, the temperature is lowered to + 10-15 degrees. Water as the top layer of the earth dries.
Rooting cuttings
Young stems are selected from the bush and cut at right angles. All leaves are removed from the bottom, treated with a root growth stimulator and planted in the ground. During the rooting period, plantings are covered with a film. When the cuttings take root, you need to remove the shelter and take care of it as an adult plant.
Part of the bush
The bush is removed from the pot and divided into several parts. Next, all parts of the bush must be transplanted into new pots and well watered. Fertilize after 1 month.
Possible growing problems
Although Domino spathiphyllum is unpretentious in leaving, the following troubles can happen to it.
Discards buds and leaves
From draft, spathiphyllum is sick and discards leaves, you need to protect the plant and not put on windows that open in the winter for ventilation.
Leaves turn pale
With a lack of complex mineral fertilizing on the plant, flowers will fade, leaves will turn pale and slow down growth.
The tips dry on the leaves
The reason is dry air. It is necessary to constantly spray and use a humidifier. Also, yellowing of the leaves can be observed when watering with hard water or due to insufficient moisture in the soil.
Lack of flowering
The reason is not enough light, watering or fertilizer. You also need to timely remove faded inflorescences.
Lower leaves fall away
The reason is the presence of insect pests. It is necessary to process the bush with tobacco crumbs.
Pests
Most often, the flower is affected:
- Spider mite - use insecticides;
- Scabbard - process with tobacco chips;
- Aphids - use chemicals;
- Mealybug - treat leaves with alcohol.
Signs and superstitions
It is believed that if a spathiphyllum got into the house, then women will find happiness: unmarried women will marry, married people will find harmony in the relationship.
Spathiphyllum Dominoes in a pot
Additional Information. The flower will help to find understanding with a partner, as well as eliminate all quarrels between the residents of the house of different age categories.
When caring for a spathiphyllum, you need to adhere to all the rules of cultivation, then it will delight you with snow-white flowers and an amazing aroma for a long time.
