- The Spathiphyllum, although undemanding, often causes problems such as yellowing of leaves or lack of flowering.
- Excessive watering and fertilizing are common mistakes, but there is a simple home remedy to save the plant.
- Discover how to restore your Spathiphyllum to lush greenery and abundant blooms using an ingredient you already have in your kitchen!
You don’t have to be an excellent gardener to make a flower grow lushly green. However, sometimes the winged flower turns yellow, brown, or even dries up. In addition, sometimes it does not bloom, even though we think we provide it with the right conditions. Unfortunately, it sometimes happens that we want the best for our potted plants and we overwater and fertilize them. And this may be one of the reasons why the Spathiphyllum is dying.
Why doesn’t the Spathiphyllum bloom? Strengthening conditioner will be useful
Spathiphyllum is an acid-loving plant, so it is worth taking care of it if we want it to bloom beautifully. Thanks to this, we can also get rid of one of the reasons why the Spathiphyllum turns yellow. If we want to quickly improve its condition, it is worth feeding it with home-made conditioner. If we follow all the basic rules for caring for the plant, and the Spathiphyllum does not bloom, we must use a conditioner. To start with, you can try the home method using coffee grounds. They contain nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus and small amounts of calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc, ingredients valuable for plant growth. Thanks to this conditioner, we enrich the soil and slightly acidify it. The Spathiphyllum becomes lush green and blooms healthily. To prepare homemade flower food, simply mix the coffee grounds with potting soil in a 1:5 ratio. A tablespoon of grounds for five tablespoons of soil. Sprinkle this mixture on top of the pot. The second way is a watering solution. Mix two teaspoons of coffee grounds with a liter of standing water. We water the Spathiphyllum plant with this mixture twice a month.
Problems in caring for Spathiphyllum
The lack of flowers is not the only problem for lovers of this plant. The Spathiphyllum, although undemanding, sometimes turns yellow or brown. Beautiful, large green leaves fade before our eyes for several reasons. Gardeners advise in such situations to first analyze the watering method. The Spathiphyllum does not like high soil humidity. The best time to water is when you notice that the soil is visibly dry and the leaves are slightly lowering. When the soil is constantly wet, the root system rots, which results in yellowing and browning of the leaves. To save the plant, it must be transplanted to new soil, first removing the damaged roots. Sometimes, too much watering causes mold to form on the ground. It can be removed with cinnamon. Another cause of yellowing of Spathiphyllum leaves may be intense lighting. Then it is better to move the pot to a less sunny, but still bright position. If the Spathiphyllum is properly cared for and the leaves are still turning yellow and brown, dry air may be to blame. Such situations most often occur in autumn and winter, when radiators are in use in the apartment. When the air is too dry, the tips of the leaves begin to dry out. To avoid further damage, sprinkle the plant with soft water at room temperature every day. Excessive fertilization may also be the cause of brown leaves. It is worth strengthening the Spathiphyllum once every two weeks from April to September. In addition to the causes of yellowing of the Spathiphyllum described above, it is also worth paying attention to drafts. Especially in winter, we should not expose the plant to cold air. Spathiphyllum may also turn yellow due to spider mites or simply because the leaves are old. Then the aging parts of the plant should be removed.
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