Spathiphyllum - species and varieties, their differences and use in the interior

Spathiphyllum (spathiphyllum) - a bright representative of indoor plants, distinguished by decorative qualities. Unpretentious care, a long flowering period and beautiful leaves attract the attention of flower growers.

What spathiphyllum looks like - a short description

The rainforests of South America are considered the birthplace of the flower. In its natural habitat, it grows near rivers and lakes. The plant was discovered in the 19th century by the German botanist Gustav Wallis. It came to Europe in the middle of the 20th century and began to be grown as an ornamental species.

Spathiphyllum indoor

Botanical description

The height of the bush, depending on the variety, can be from 0.3 to 1.5 meters. The leaf plates are lanceolate or oval in shape, with an almost invisible vein in the middle. The shade can be speckled, dark green or variegated (depending on the variety). When flowering, peduncles with a yellow or white cob appear among the leaves, around which there are snow-white bracts. Spathiphyllum (or female happiness) refers to Aroid plants. There are 40 known species of perennials.

Useful and dangerous properties

Domestic varieties of spathiphyllum can be both beneficial and harmful to humans. Women's happiness has more pluses than minuses. Growing it at home is beneficial for the following reasons:

• the leaves have an accelerated process of ozone production, which makes it easier to breathe next to the plant;
• bright appearance improves mood;
• it is believed that the flower has good energy, which has a beneficial effect on concentration and performance.

Of the minuses, the following are noted:

• the flower is poisonous, so it is located away from animals and children;
• during the flowering period may cause an allergic reaction.

Similarities and differences with anthurium

Florists often ask themselves: are spathiphyllum and anthurium the same plant or not? In fact, these are two species belonging to the same Aroid family. You can distinguish them from each other by the following features:

• leaf shape;
• the color and size of the bracts;
• anthurium petal is glossy and denser to the touch;
• spathiphyllum is less capricious in care.

Both species are native to America (southern region). They have similar inflorescences and, in general, the rules for care are almost the same - flowers do not like bright sunlight and drafts.

Conditional division of species and varieties of a female flower

Conventionally, decorative varieties are divided into three categories in height:

• giants;
• medium-sized;
• dwarf.

Domestic animals are also classified according to the shape and color of the leaf blades and inflorescences. At the same time, everyone has a common feature - the flower is always snow-white.

Spathiphyllum - species and varieties

Domestic representatives of female happiness are divided into several types and varieties.

Variegated spathiphyllum (Domino)

Possesses dark green foliage with thin long stripes of white, which are randomly located throughout its surface. The shape of the leaves is elliptical with pointed tips. The variety reaches a height of 50 cm. The bract is oval, white in color.

Dominoes are a common variety of spathiphyllum

Spathiphyllum Gemini

The variety is often confused with variegated, but in the Gemini and Domino spathiphyllums, the difference lies in the color of the leaves. In Gemini, they are dark green, with gray or cream spots located next to the veins.

Heliconial

A medium-sized variety that can reach one and a half meters in height. The deciduous cover has a wavy structure. The surface is glossy, dark green. The bracts are oval and 2 times longer than the cob.

Heliconium species

Large-leaved Spathiphyllum

A large variety of female happiness can reach 70 cm in height. The leaves are voluminous, fleshy, rounded. During flowering, a pleasant aroma from the buds is felt.

Large-leaved flower

Variegated (Picasso)

The variety appeared as a result of breeding work on Wallis's spathiphyllum. It got its name for its unusual appearance - there are large white segments on green leaves.

Picasso in indoor conditions

Canniferous (Canifolium)

The variety is very popular among breeders. The leaves are bright green, ovoid. The bedspread is white with a greenish tint. The species is used mainly for breeding new varieties and is rarely grown at home.

Cannoli flower

Spathiphyllum giant (royal or spoon-shaped)

The spoon-shaped variety can grow up to 1 m. The lanceolate leaves are quite long - 30-40 cm. The plant has a distinctive feature - the initially yellowish inflorescence turns black over time.

Spoon-shaped spathiphyllum

Abundantly flowering (Floribunda)

A flower with light green dense leaves. The perianth of spathiphyllum is white, small in size.

Floribunda indoor

Dwarf or mini

The dwarf representative of the genus reaches a height of 9-13 cm. Small leaves are green and have a light streak in the middle. Differs in unpretentious care.

Appearance of the Mini variety

Pleasant (Spathiphyllum Blandum)

Leaves are elliptical with pronounced veins. The bract has the same length as the leaves - about 40 cm, a pale yellow inflorescence is located on the peduncle.

Blandum

Wallis

A flower named after the discoverer. The care is as simple as possible. The bush reaches 40 cm in height, the leaves on it are long and pointed. Wallis begins to bloom in March and ends in early autumn.

Spathiphyllum Bellini

Variety with dense dark green leaves that always look up. The bush keeps a magnificent shape, is unpretentious in care and has a gorgeous flowering.

Bellini bloom

Chopin

One of the most common decorative varieties. A small bush is unpretentious to care for. A pleasant aroma comes from the flower during the entire flowering period.

Chopin variety

Vivaldi

A plant with a shortened rhizome. Flowers grow on high legs, white inside, greenish outside. The inflorescence is creamy. The cylindrical shape prevails.

Vivaldi

Mozart

A dwarf variety with small oval-shaped leaves. The shade is dark green. Breeding work on the Exot variety made it possible to obtain this variety.

Spathiphyllum Verdi

Indoor plant, which grows up to 75 cm. It begins to bloom in March. With proper care, it will bloom profusely.

Verdi in different packages

Strauss

Small plant - reaches 30 cm in height. Leaves are leathery, dark green. The inflorescences are initially creamy, with time they become greenish. Flowering lasts from spring to autumn.

Strauss

Sebastiano

An evergreen perennial plant with large, dense leaves. Reaches a height of 70 cm.

Spathiphyllum Mauna Loa

A flower with elliptical bracts. The foliage is bright. The leaves are slightly sharpened along the edges.

Mauna loa

Japanese spathiphyllum

The unpretentious plant blooms twice a year. Leaves are oval, wavy at the edges. It is recommended to plant in slightly acidic soil.

Sweet Chico

Fast growing variety with dark green leaves that always look upward. When flowering, it emits a pleasant aroma. Does not tolerate prolonged exposure to sunlight.

Sweet Chico

Spathiphyllum Quatro

The hybrid species reaches a height of 30 cm. Differs in unpretentious care and long flowering. Leaves are oval, light green.

Quatro

Spathiphyllum Alfetta

A tall bush grows up to 90 cm. The leaves are dark green. The oval shape prevails. There is a slight sharpness of the leaves along the edges. It blooms for a long time, while emitting a pleasant aroma.

Alfetta

Cupid

Due to its decorative appearance, Cupido spathiphyllum is often used inside various interiors. Possesses bright green, spectacular foliage.

Spathiphyllum Haiti (Caiti)

A rare variety of short stature (about 30 cm). The leaf plates are dark green with a light stripe in the middle. For proper care, timely and regular watering and top dressing are required.

Haiti

Tango

Medium-sized plant, reaches 50 cm in height. Leaves are glossy, pointed at the edges, have a dark green tint. Bedspreads are white with a small greenish area on top.

The maintenance of spathiphyllum at home - features of care

Taking care of a flower at home is easy. First of all, they provide a sufficient level of lighting and temperature in the room. It is important to water and transplant the flower on time.

It is necessary to place the plant so that direct solar radiation does not fall on it. If you leave it in the shade, then the quality of flowering will deteriorate. In summer, flowers are provided with a temperature of 22-24 ℃ above zero. In winter, when the dormant period begins in spathiphyllum, it is reduced to +17 ℃.

The decorative appearance of the plant largely depends on the quality of the soil. You can make it yourself from sheet earth, peat, sand, humus and charcoal. Spathiphyllum needs sanitary pruning. It is performed after flowering is complete. All dried and withered elements are removed.

Spathiphyllum in the interior of the room

When decorating the interior, spathiphyllum is often used, the varieties of which are ideal for decorating rooms. They are planted in white pots singly or in groups in wide containers. This method allows you to visually divide the space.

On the street, spathiphyllum is used to create landscape design. It is grown along green borders or in combination with other flowers.

Signs and superstitions associated with the plant

There are many signs associated with spathiphyllum.It is believed that when a husband and wife inhale his scent together, then between them omissions, secrets and suspicions disappear. If you put a pot with a plant in the bedroom, then this will prevent the man from leaving the family and return his former passion to the relationship. According to legend, if the shape of the flower has become round, then the conception of a child is expected soon.

When two flowers appear on the bush at the same time, then happiness will come to the family. By purchasing spathiphyllum, you can not only get a bright flowering plant, but also strengthen relationships with loved ones.