Caring for a home plant like spathiphyllum is a fairly simple process, but there are still some subtleties. Especially, they relate to the winter maintenance of the plant at home. One mistake can cost you a favorite flower. Therefore, proper watering, lighting and temperature - will provide health to the spathiphyllum. And, in particular, it is necessary to create comfortable conditions for the flower in winter, which will be discussed in this article.
Plant life cycle
Does the spathiphyllum bloom in the cold? In winter, the plant begins a period of organic dormancy.when there is no visible growth, as well as many other vital processes are suspended. And then for the spathiphyllum it is necessary to provide certain conditions: light, watering, humidity and much more, so that he can gain strength for flowering in spring.
The dormant period in winter is a feature that has developed in the process of evolution, and this cannot be avoided. Otherwise, the whole life cycle of the plant will be lost.
Important! The rest period of the spathiphyllum lasts from the end of November to the very beginning of April.
Can I Replant?
Spathiphyllum refers to those plants that can well do without a rest period, but it still hits in its appearance and growth rate of the plant.
- Transfer.
And, nevertheless, it is better not to touch the flower in a dormant period, but unforeseen circumstances also occur that require an early spathiphyllum transplant. For example, the roots in the pot is not enough space, infection of the plant, over-moistened in the course of watering the soil.
Then, in order to perform this procedure, the temperature in the room should be about 20 degrees, in order to prevent overcooling of the roots of a weakened plant.
- Landing.
It is best to do this at the beginning of April so that the active growth of the young spathiphyllum falls on his period of active vegetation. This will ensure the correct life cycle of the plant, but, as mentioned above, unforeseen circumstances may occur, due to which as an exception it is possible to plant from the end of November to April.
- Reproduction.
If necessary, it is possible to propagate the spathiphyllum even in winter, but for this it is necessary to ensure in advance to the flower those conditions under which it does not hibernate, i.e. will continue to grow and even bloom. Such preparation for reproduction will speed up the process of adaptation of cuttings or separated parts of an adult plant in a new environment.
How to care in cold weather?
Winter care at home for the flower "female happiness", as the plant is also called, is somewhat different from the usual:
- Temperature mode. During the rest period, the temperature in the room should not fall below 15 degrees, so that the plant does not freeze, you should also pay special attention to drafts, which are preferably not allowed. If the spathiphyllum pot is located on a cold window-sill, then a tray should be placed under the container. This will avoid the rapid freezing of the roots.
- Watering. How often do you need to water the plant? In winter, it is especially sensitive to the accumulation of moisture in the drainage layer, because watering should be done very carefully, you can do it in very small portions of warm, settled water several times a day. Best in the morning, and the remaining water in the pan must be drained.
- Fertilizers. What to feed spathiphyllum in winter? It is necessary to produce top dressings during this period only once every two or three weeks in small portions. Suitable mineral or universal fertilizer.
- Lighting. With this condition, everything is very simple in winter: the spathiphyllum can be put absolutely on any window sill in the apartment, because in winter the light is always diffused, and you can not be afraid that the tender leaves of the plant will get burns.
- Humidity. In winter, the humidity may not be as high as during the growing season, but this does not mean that it is not necessary to spray the flower. If at the usual time the plant needs to be sprayed daily 3-4 times a day, or even more often, then during the rest period it is enough to do it about 1-2 times.
Winter diseases and pests
- Root rot is the most common reason spathiphyllum do not survive the winter. Glowing up the plant with a cold window sill means very fast freezing of the roots and their further rotting. But this is not the only possible problem due to improper watering during the winter period.
- Overdrying earthen coma can cause yellowing of the tips of the leaves, which can no longer be saved. Also during the heating season, the air becomes too dry, and the tips of the leaves begin to acquire a brown tint, and the normal color will not return. This suggests that you need to spray the flower more often.
- Twisted leaves.
Also at this time, the spathiphyllum is especially uyavim before:
- thrips;
- spider mites;
- powdery worms.
Insecticidal preparations or soap solution will help to cope with them.
In winter, attention should be paid to watering and moisture., because the roots of a flower can easily freeze from the accumulation of excess fluid in the soil.
What to do if cold?
The plant may freeze during transportation from the store to the house when it comes into contact with cold glass, also if watering was performed with an open window in the room, this also applies to spraying.
There are two options: when the plant can be saved and when it is no longer.
- In the first case, it is necessary to immediately transfer the container with a flower to a warm and well-humidified place, if possible, treat it with an adaptogen - Epin, this will not only save the plant, but also make it more resistant to hypothermia.
- If the moment when the spathiphyllum could still be saved, is missed, then it remains only to wait until the plant perishes itself, or to get rid of it prematurely.
Winter is not an easy time for the spathiphyllum, even though it belongs to those plants for which a dormant period is not necessary. It is necessary to carefully control the climate in the room and at the first signs that the plant is uncomfortable, take the necessary measures.
