Spathiphyllum or Feminine happiness - how to properly transplant a plant?

Spathiphyllum is a beautiful ornamental plant, which is very popular among flower growers. It has other names - Feminine happiness, White Sail. In addition to the luxurious look, spathiphyllum is also not picky in terms of care. But here are some points when transplanting a flower, it is important to know and observe.

In this article, we will show you a photo of spathiphyllum and step by step tell you how to plant an overgrown flower Women's happiness at home or just transplant it into a new pot.

When and how do flower transplantation Feminine happiness?

With proper care of the spathiphyllum, its growth will be intense. In this case, the bush will begin to occupy the entire pot, and the root system will completely cover the soil near the container. A cramped space is important for spathiphyllum, but once every 3-5 years transplant it, choosing a large capacity tank. There are two reasons for this:

• lack of flowering;
• from the soil in the pot, the old roots begin to stick out, and the socket sways.

Advice! It is also worth paying attention to the lower leaves. To do this, open the curtain and inspect them. If they began to dry out, then the plant requires a transplant.

More details about when to transplant a flower and how to do it are written here.

Can this be done during flowering?

During flowering, spathiphyllum is better not to transplant without special need. Better to wait until it fades. And then already start this process.

But when growth in an old pot threatens with the death of a flower, then this process should not be postponed. The transplant is no different from the standard, in addition to the need to remove peduncles. Then the plant will be able to use its forces to get used to the root system to the new growing conditions.

Contraindications

It is not recommended to transplant a flower immediately after purchase. It is necessary to wait for some time for the spathiphyllum to adapt. Otherwise, he received several stresses at once, which would adversely affect his growth, development and flowering. Here is how and when transplantation of spathiphyllum should be transplanted.

Required Inventory

Instruments

The transplantation process is not possible without using the following tools:

1. film;
2. secateurs;
3. scoop;
4. latex gloves.

Priming

The culture prefers loose soil with a slightly acid reaction. You can buy it in a specialized store, choosing a composition for aroid plants or for flowering tropical crops. Combine the mixture with a little sand.

You can prepare the substrate with your own hands at home. To do this, connect the following components:

• sheet land - 1 part;
• turf land - 1 part;
• peat - 1 part;
• charcoal - 0.5 parts;
• brick chips - 0.5 parts;
• coarse sand - 1 part.

In the absence of charcoal, replace it with crushed wood bark or coconut fiber. Add some superphosphate to enrich the soil.

When preparing the nutrient mixture, it is necessary to ensure that the amount of additives does not exceed 10% of the total mass of the substrate. This will achieve good aeration and moisture capacity of the soil.

Which pot to choose?

When choosing containers for a flower, consider that it flowering is possible provided that the interior of the pot is completely filled with roots.

For fast flowering, choose a capacity one size larger than the previous one. If it is necessary to increase the aerial part of the culture, then the pot is also selected as a volumetric one. As for the material, ceramics or plastic is best suited.

How to prepare a plant?

1. First of all, you need to extract the flower from the pot and soil, and for this, carefully water it 3 days before the upcoming transplant. After this, do not add water to dry the soil. This will facilitate extraction, because the earthen lump will become smaller after drying and move away from the walls of the container.
2. Now knock something on the container and carefully remove the plant itself. Rinse its root system under running water and lay on a clean surface for 3-4 hours to dry.
3. After assess the condition of the roots. If there are dry and damaged elements, it is imperative to remove them and sprinkle the places of cuts with crushed activated carbon.

Household Procedure

Consider how to transplant a flower of feminine happiness from one pot to another. The transplant process is carried out in compliance with the following recommendations:

1. Place drainage at the bottom of the pot. Expanded clay is most often used, and the layer thickness is 2 cm. For these purposes gravel, brick, pebbles are suitable, but only expanded clay absorbs and retains moisture perfectly, preventing the root system from drying out and decaying. Sprinkle on top of it in a small amount of the nutrient mixture.
2. Set the prepared plant right in the center.
3. Fill the root of the neck, leaving it flush with the ground. This moment is extremely important for the flowering of spathiphyllum. Tamp the soil slightly so that air does not accumulate near the roots.

First watering

After transplanting, be sure to carefully water the plant. This will allow the soil to settle well. Further it can be added so that the flower outlet is firmly in the container.

Spray the flower immediately after moistening. This is necessary to create conditions as close to tropical as possible.

Important! Shower a flower better in the morning and evening. After watering, remove water from the pan, otherwise the roots will rot.

Possible problems

Almost every gardener after transplantation of spathiphyllum faces the following difficulties:

• Yellowness on the leaves and general wilting of the plant. The main reason is low humidity and lack of moisture. Everything can be corrected if 2 times a day are sprayed and abundantly watered immediately after the topsoil has dried up.
• If the substrate was incorrectly selected, then this will adversely affect the state of the root system. It will decay, and the plant itself will wither and dry. To prevent the death of the flower, transplant it using a suitable soil composition.

More information about what problems may arise after transplantation of spathiphyllum and how to avoid them is described here.

Photo

In the photo below, you can see how spathiphyllum looks and with the main points of its transplantation.

Follow-up care

Air humidity

Spathiphyllum is a moisture-loving plant, so the air in the room should always be humidified. The usual spraying of a flower with water from a spray bottle can help in this. But excellent results for creating increased humidity can be achieved by installing a container of water near the plant.

Lack of moisture will cause leaf penetration. If this problem occurs, then increase the amount of spraying. Moreover, this applies not only to a plant that has recently undergone a transplant, but also to a flower that this procedure has not touched.

Temperature

Spathiphyllum is a thermophilic culture, so for full growth, temperature indicators should be 22-25 degrees Celsius. In winter, do not carry out water procedures. Then the flower will not freeze, and the root system and leaves will not be affected. Drafts are not acceptable for a tropical plant. Otherwise, its decorative appearance will be violated, and flowering will stop.

Top dressing

Fertilizers are necessary for the plant for intensive growth and abundant flowering. In order not to create unnecessary trouble, it is better to use liquid formulations intended for flowering crops. Preparations in granules are not suitable, since they dissolve for a long time and immediately give off all the nutrients.

Attention! Feed the spathiphyllum once every 14 days. But to do this from early spring until autumn. In winter, you do not need to use fertilizers, since the flower is resting.

Watering

Moisturizing the soil - the most basic for spathiphyllum. He really needs high humidity. Water only after the topsoil has dried, but do not over-moisten, since standing water will lead to decay of the roots. Do not use tap water immediately for irrigation. Need a standing liquid at room temperature.

Spatiphyllum transplantation is a complex and responsible process. It is important not only to move it to another container, but also to prepare the plant itself, all materials and tools. In addition, the success of the transplant largely depends on the correct care after this procedure. But in most cases, everything goes well, and after a while the plant pleases with its colorful and abundant flowering.

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