Description of domino spathiphyllum and features of its cultivation

Spathiphyllum Domino is an ornamental plant from the genus Aroid. Suitable for home growing. Among the people, he received the second name - female happiness. It is not difficult to grow a culture, so absolutely anyone who wants to enjoy the beauty and pleasant aroma of a plant during its flowering can cope with this task. In addition, spathiphyllum retains its decorative appearance even after all the inflorescences have faded. This article describes in detail the domino spathiphyllum and discusses the features and important stages of its cultivation.

Description

Spathiphyllum Domino - a hybrid that was obtained as a result of selection work. Its name is translated from Latin as "coverlet" and "leaflet".

This type of spathiphyllum grows to a mark of 17 cm. It has an ear located on a peduncle, which is wrapped in a white sail.

Reference! As soon as the plant has faded, the sail does not fade, but acquires a green color. If a wilted flower is cut immediately, a new one will appear much earlier.

The peculiarity of this variety in a variegated sheet plate. The main color is dark green, and white and light green spots and stripes are scattered across it. The shape of the leaves is oval. They are so beautiful that the bush even without flowers looks spectacular and beautiful.

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History of occurrence

The homeland of spathiphyllum remains South America and Asia. It was the Domino variety that was obtained as a result of selection works, where such a plant species as Waliss was used as material. So they are similar in size and care features.

What is the difference from the rest of the species?

Spathiphyllum Domino is a variegated form. Due to the special infection of the flower with the motley virus, the color of the foliage is uneven.

Reference! If you conduct a comparative analysis between varieties such as Domino and Gemini, you can see that the difference lies in the bract, which has an oval shape. The similarity between them is stained on the leaves.

You can read about other varieties of this beautiful flower in a separate article.

Bloom

When and how?

You can see the first flowers on the bush in May. This period lasts until September. At this time, the plant becomes even more decorative, as white flowers look spectacular against the background of variegated leaves. If you want to know about other varieties with white flowers, we suggest reading this article.

Care before and after

Before buds appear, top dress with a high concentration of phosphorus and potassium. Do this once every 2-3 weeks. During flowering, plentiful and regular watering is important. It is important that the earthen lump does not dry out. During flowering, remove all faded inflorescences in time, so as not to disturb the decorativeness of the bush and stimulate it to throw new buds. After flowering, reduce watering and stop feeding, as the plant rests in winter.

What if this does not happen?

Spathiphyllum Domino generally does not bloom due to the presence of a lot or insufficient light, nutrients or as a result of rotting of the roots. Relocation of the pot, pruning of old leaves and changing the frequency of watering will help to solve the problem.

If the care is correct, and the plant does not bloom, then you can use the shock method. Its essence is that within 3 weeks to reduce hydration, and then 8-10 days to completely stop it. After the specified time, feed and water, as before.

Home Care

Choosing a landing place

Spathiphyllum Domino needs bright lighting, but exposure to direct sunlight is unacceptable, since they will cause burns on the foliage. Cultivate the culture on the windows facing the southeast side.

What should be the soil?

For growing plants, specialized mixtures are suitable, which you can buy in flower shops. There is also the option of making the soil mixture with your own hands. To do this, connect in equal proportions such components:

• peat;
• sheet earth;
• humus;
• sand;
• shredded tree bark;
• charcoal.

Planting

Landing work as follows:

1. Lay a layer of expanded clay on the bottom of the pot. Top off the soil mixture by filling the container by ½.
2. Set the plant by distributing its roots. Do it carefully, as they are very fragile.
3. Fill the pot with the remaining substrate, tamping slightly and pour.

Temperature

The Domino variety needs to comply with a temperature regime of 18-24 degrees throughout the year. Ensure that the flower is protected from drafts and temperature extremes.

Watering

IMPORTANT! Often, watering the plant is not required.

If it is very hot in the summer, then it is enough to moisten the flower once every 2-3 days. Do this as the earth dries. In winter, hydration is carried out once a week, since during this period the culture rests. Soft and warm water is suitable for irrigation.

Top dressing

For these purposes, use a complex liquid fertilizer designed for tropical flowers. To add such formulations during the period of active growth and flowering, when nutrients are in short supply for full vegetation.

Transfer

This moment is one of the most important when caring for a plant. The new pot should be 3-4 cm larger than the root system. A Domino transplant should be carried out at the end of winter. Place drainage at the bottom of the tank, cover the root system with earth and carefully compact it. Water the flower abundantly, and make fertilizing from next month.

Breeding

Cuttings

Procedure:

1. Choose sturdy stems of bright green color. Cut them into cuttings with two buds on each.
2. To prevent the development of diseases allows activated carbon powder. Sprinkle it into slices.
3. Lay cuttings on top of moistened peat.
4. Cover pots with planting stock with food captivity to create greenhouse conditions. Wait 1-2 weeks until the cuttings take root.
5. As soon as a root mesh has formed on them, transplant into separate containers. Wean the spathiphyllum from the film gradually so that it does not die from stress.

Seeds

Procedure:

1. Prepare a pot and film to create a mini-greenhouse.
2. Prepare a sand-peat mixture in a ratio of 1: 1. Pour it into a pot with drainage, and then sow the seeds to a depth of 3-3.5 cm.
3. You can see the first sprouts a month after sowing. Throughout this time, open the film every day and water the soil as it dries.

Diseases and Pests

Among the diseases, the most common is rotting of the roots. The main reason for the disturbed watering regime. With a severe defeat, the plant can no longer be saved and it will have to be thrown away. But pests really like to feast on juice and green parts of the plant. The most common are:

1. Spider mite. It is easy to notice the pest, as it envelops each leaf with a thin web. To combat it, a soap solution is used. With severe infection, insecticides are needed.
2. Shield. This parasite is the most insidious, as it can destroy a flower. If bulging spots are found on the inside of the leaf, the plant should be quarantined, placing it away from other crops. Rinse the leaves in a soap solution and process with tobacco chips. Remove all elements affected by the pest.
3. Aphid. To combat the pest, repeatedly treat the leaves with the help of special chemicals.
4. Mealybug. It is located between the leaves and with a careful examination it can be easily detected. To eliminate single parasites, use alcohol wool, and with severe damage, chemical agents are suitable.

Prevention of various problems

And although Domino spathiphyllum is unpretentious in leaving, the following problems may arise with it:

1. Yellowing of the leaves. The main reason is lack of moisture. Hard water is also often the culprit of this condition. This can be prevented if you use a settled liquid for irrigation and set the humidification mode.
2. The leaves turn black. This is a symptom of a lack of water or an overabundance. Lack of nitrogen in the soil can also affect this.
3. The tips of the leaves dry. So that this problem does not bother, you need to moisten the air. So the constant spraying of the flower will prevent the drying of the leaf plate.
4. Lack of flowering in an adult plant. There may be several reasons: lack of light, water, minerals. In order for the plant to bloom actively and regularly, it is necessary to create full conditions for it. And to remove all faded inflorescences, cut off the stem at the very roots.

Spathiphyllum Domino is a common decorative culture that will decorate any room. Its care is minimal, it is rarely exposed to diseases, and compliance with all growing conditions will allow you to enjoy the pleasant aroma of snow-white flowers for a long time.

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