Strauss is a hybrid type of spathiphyllum, which is a miniature flower, suitable for both home and office.
The plant does not require special care and special conditions. It is unpretentious, aesthetically pleasing, compact, and with minimal care it can grow and blossom beautifully.
Learn all about caring for this wonderful plant, so that it will delight you with a long and lush flowering.
Description
Spathiphyllum Strauss (Spathiphyllum Strauss) is a miniature (dwarf) hybrid of spathiphyllum from the aroid family. Natural habitat - river banks, swamp forests, sea coasts. Homeland - South America, New Guinea and the Philippines.
Key Features:
- Height - no more than 30 cm.
- Coloring sheets - dark green.
- Leaf plate - narrow, elongated, the tip of the leaf - pointed.
- Cob - light yellow, bract - white, slightly elongated.
- Stem - it is absent, its function is performed by a rosette, divided into many petioles.
- Root - short.
What is the difference from other species?
The main difference between the Spathiphyllum Strauss is a dwarf size, which is what distinguishes it from other species. Strauss height does not exceed 30 cm. At the same time, the height of the middle-growth spathiphyllum is 50 - 70 cm, and the variety - the sensation (Sensation) reaches a height of 1.5 m. Also, the Spathiphyllum Strauss is distinguished by its elongated leaves having a dark green color.
History of
The first mention of the plant dates from the XIX century. In the mid-70s of the 20th century, work began on breeding hybrids, as a result of which more than 20 varieties appeared.
Spathiphyllum Strauss was obtained by breeding in the 70s of the XX century in the city of Aalsmeer, the Netherlands.
Subsort
To the subgroups of the same type include:
- Chopin (Spathiphyllum Chopin). In height, the flower does not exceed 30-45 cm.
- Domino (Spathiphyllum Domino) The plant has large broad leaves with bright and variegated strokes and spots. Height - 30-40 cm.
- Spathiphyllum mini - plant height does not exceed 15 cm.
Bloom
With proper care, the Spathiphyllum Strauss blooms 2 times a year.
When and how?
Before the start of flowering, young shoots begin to appear in the plant.. After some time, the scape of one of them becomes denser, becoming like the figure of a pregnant woman. Over time, the "belly" grows until the green peel bursts and a white veil appears. After a few more days, the white flower comes out completely and begins to grow rapidly.
As a rule, Strauss blooms in May and blooms for 3-4 weeks. The second time it happens in late November - early December.
Care before and after
- Before flowering fertilizer is not applied to the soil.
- During budding the flower should be in a bright room, and its soil is regularly moistened.
- After flowering peduncles cut at the root and only after 2 weeks the plant can be fed.
What if it does not bloom?
If the plant has ceased to bloom, but the following actions should be taken:
- Move it to a cooler room (about 2 weeks), and then return to normal conditions.
- Replant the plant in a smaller pot.
- If the reason for the abundance of fertilizers, spathiphyllum transplanted to another soil and within a month is not fertilized.
- Another reason is poor soil. In this case, the flower is fed once a week with potash-phosphate fertilizers.
Step-by-step home care instructions
Place for pot
The most suitable place for the Spathiphyllum Strauss is the southern window-sill, and the windows should be slightly shaded.
The soil
The best option is light, loose, weakly acidic earth mixed with a small amount of sand. The composition of the substrate for spathiphyllum Strauss:
- Garden land - 2 hours
- High peat -3 hours
- Perlite - 2 h.
- Sand - 1 hour
Landing
There are several ways to plant a Strauss spathiphyllum:
- Dividing bush. For this, the mother plant is divided into several parts. The main condition is that each delenka should have several developed sheet rosettes and at least 3 points of growth.
- Cuttings. In this case, leaf sockets are separated from the parent piece and planted as an independent plant. If the socket has a root, it can be planted directly into the ground. In his absence, the cutting is dipped in water for the appearance of roots.
- Seed propagation. To do this, seeds are first sown in a small container and placed in a mini-hothouse. After the seedlings grow, they are seated in separate containers.
Temperature
In the room where the plant is located, the minimum temperature should not fall below - 10-12 garus, and the maximum rise above - 30-32. The optimum temperature is 22-25 degrees.
Watering
Watering spathiphyllum should be regular and abundant.. At the same time, it is impossible to prevent over-wetting of the earthy coma. For irrigation use only boiled or distilled water at room temperature.
In winter, watering is reduced. Spathiphyllum leaves are sprayed daily from a spray bottle.
It is very undesirable to use tap water for irrigation.
Top dressing
In order for the plant to be healthy and bloom regularly, it is fed with both organic and mineral fertilizers. For this You can use the universal fertilizer "for Aroid" or "For flowering houseplants"as well as mullein.
Feeding is carried out 1 time in 2-3 weeks. If the flower is healthy, then it is fertilized 1 time per month. In winter, the plant does not need feeding.
Proportion for mineral fertilizers - 1 g per 1 liter of water. Mullein diluted with water in a ratio of 1:10.
Pruning
Spathiphyllum Chopin pruned as necessary. If there are diseased, dried or yellow to pour, they should be cut off. Also, flower stalks are removed after flowering.
After trimming, the cut-off area should be powdered with crushed coal to prevent harmful bacteria from getting there.
Transfer
Spathiphyllum Strauss is planted annually in the springtime.
Technology
The best time for a transplant is the end of March - the beginning of April.. A new pot should be 1-2 cm in diameter more than the previous one.
- Before transplanting the plant is watered abundantly.
- After the water is drained, you should carefully remove the flower from the old pot and inspect it. Dry, damaged leaves and rotten roots pruned.
- The plant is carefully planted in a new container, trying not to damage the roots.
- The root system is covered with earth and slightly pressed down.
- After transplantation, the flower should be watered abundantly.
Breeding
Experienced growers prefer to propagate Spathiphyllum Strauss by dividing the bush. This is the easiest way to breed. In addition, it is useful for plants.
Breeding technology:
- The soil in which the parent plant is abundantly watered and remove the flower.
- Roots gently washed under running water.
- Then carefully cut the mother plant into several pieces. At the same time use a sharp knife which is previously disinfected.
- Place the slices sprinkled with crushed coal or cinnamon.
- Before planting each delenku inspect and remove dry leaves, rotten roots and young shoots.
- Bush planted in a separate pot. At first, roots gently sprinkled with earth, and then slightly compacted soil.
- After planting, the flower is plentifully watered.
Diseases and pests
The most common diseases and pests:
- Spider mitethat feeds on plant sap. A characteristic sign - pale leaves and the lack of new shoots.
- Mealybug - infects the sinuses of leaves, making them their habitat.
- Thrips - small parasites that settle on the inner side of the leaves. A characteristic sign of their appearance - white stripes on the leaves.
- Sazhny Gib. The main symptom is black bloom on the leaves.
- Fusoriasis. When fusoriase on the leaves appear yellow spots, and pour themselves wither.
- Mealy dew. A characteristic sign - a white bloom on the whole green mass.
It is for the unpretentiousness and beauty of the spathiphyllum that Chopin is so fond of flower growers. With proper care, he will not only be healthy, but also will delight in regular flowering. Good lighting, proper watering and regular feeding are all that the plant needs for normal living.
