Wed, 02 Mar 2016
Хлорофитум (Chlorophytum Ker Gawl.) – род
plants of the lily family, which includes about 1000 species.
Its homeland is the humid subtropical forests of South Africa and
tropical forests of South America, where he was introduced to Europe.
Today, chlorophytum is widely used for interior design, as
as a single plant, and in a group.
Its popularity is due to simplicity, rapid growth,
endurance, as well as beautiful curved leaves and flowers,
white during flowering and having the appearance of small leaf rosettes
after him. Adult chlorophytum is distinguished by decorativeness, which
makes him a welcome guest in any interior. He has a look of magnificent
A bush consisting of several bunches of leaves that are tight
adjacent to each other and have numerous hanging down
branched flowering shoots, at the ends of which are formed
child sockets.
At home, growing species of chlorophytum, which have narrow
or broad linear leaves, plain green or striped.
The most popular in room culture is chlorophytum crested
(Chlorophytum comosus), which has been cultivated for more than 200 years
home conditions. One of the common home cultural
species is chlorophytum orange, which also does not
demanding as chlorophytum crested, but different from him
breeding methods and orange flowers.
Another popular form of chlorophytum is variegated
(Chlorophytum comosum var. Variegatum), which can be recognized by
white stripes along the leaves. Looks great in the compositions
compact form of chlorophytum (Chlorophytum comosum var.
mandaianum), it is distinguished by yellow stripes.
Contents
Chlorophytum – growing and care
Chlorophytum is one of the most unpretentious plants,
therefore, he condescendingly refers to those misses
allow flower growers to care for him. And yet, for his successful
cultivation is better to comply with certain conditions.
The optimum temperature for growing chlorophytum is
moderate. In winter, it should not fall below 18 ° C.
Temperature changes the plant withstands firmly, however, it
reflects on its appearance, so it’s better not to allow such
situations and keep it from cold drafts, keeping near
windows with slots, etc.
Chlorophytum is a light-loving plant, but direct solar
he bears rays poorly. Therefore an ideal place to keep
The flower is an east or west window. You can place it and
on the north window, however, the lack of a sufficient
light will certainly affect the decorative qualities of the plant. At that
At the same time, having it on the south window, you should take care of
moderate shading.
From spring to autumn, chlorophytum needs abundant watering, with
which substrate will always be wet. With the onset of the period
winter dormancy watering should be reduced to moderate.
The plant with great gratitude meets the spraying,
which are held in the summer. In winter it should be sprayed.
only if in the immediate vicinity of his place
location is the heating system.
In March-August, the flower should be fed in a week
complex fertilizer for decorative-leaf plants.
Хлорофитум – пересадка и breeding
Young copies of chlorophytum should be replanted every year.
adult plants – every 2-3 years. The ideal time for
carrying out this procedure is february or march. For transplant
prepare a soil mixture taken from 1 part of the leaf earth, sand,
humus and 2 parts of sod land. If chlorophytum is not on time
transplanted, the bottom of the pot will literally be broken by its massive,
fast growing roots. Therefore, for landing should
choose spacious pots. You should also take care of good
drainage.
Propagate the plant by rooting “kids” and dividing with
transplanting Affiliated sockets – “kids” – are separated from the peduncle and
planted in pots.
Chlorophytum – diseases and pests
Chlorophytum is valued not only for its unpretentious and high
decorative qualities, but also because it is surprisingly resistant to
diseases and pests. And yet, some problems with his
cultivation may occur.
Irregular watering, sudden changes in temperature and lack or
excess nutrients can cause staining
leaf tips in brown.
Lack of lighting or cramped pot can lead to loss
variegated leaves of their coloring.
If the temperature is too high and there is insufficient light
become pale and soft, and may fall off.
If in winter at low air temperature the plant is excessive
water, then brown spots will appear on its leaves.
Chlorophytum may also be affected by pests. Firstly,
these are shchitovki that feed on cell sap from leaves and stems
plants, causing the leaves to fade, dry and fall off. For
In order to get rid of shitovki, should wipe the leaves
plants a soapy sponge and then spraying it systemically
insecticide.
In addition, chlorophytum may be affected by spider mites,
the cause of which is excessively dry air. This
pest also leads to falling leaves. In order to combat
spider mite plants, wiping a soapy sponge, washed under
теплым душем, при сильном заражении опрыскивают insecticide.
Subsequently, in order to prevent the need to take care of
regular spraying of chlorophytum with water to ensure
required air humidity.
As you can see, care for chlorophytum is extremely simple and incommensurable
with the beauty and comfort that he can give to anyone
the room.
