The plant is photographed in a hydroponic growing container . The package includes a plant in hydroponic medium and a hydroponic container without a watermark
Hydroponic plants are grown without a substrate and only in a growing medium that binds water and maintains humidity. Plants in hydroponics grow faster , have a much better root system and are less susceptible to diseases or pests. It is recommended to use special hydro-fertilizers and nutrient solutions for hydroponics.
About the plant:
Spathiphyllum Straus , or shovel plant, will win over everyone with its beautiful and elegant appearance, and it will also please a beginner because it is used to harsh conditions. As one of the few indoor plants, it is also suitable for those who do not have much time to care for houseplants.
This tropical plant comes from Colombia, where it can reach a width and length of one meter. In our domestic conditions, it is formed by bushes of medium height. Quiver-shaped inflorescences appear between the pointed leaves (exaggerated bracts surrounding white inflorescences), which is why you can find the plant under the name quiver. The flowers on the plant can be found from April to September, before they dry, their color changes to light green.
Lopatkovec absorbs all possible harmful substances from the air, which is why it is suitable for residential and office spaces and for the bedroom, where it humidifies the air.
Difficulty: For beginners
Cleans the air: Yes
Pet Friendly: No
Suitable for hydroponics: Yes
Suitable for Kokedama: No
Approximate height of plant with pot: 40 cm
Diameter of the flower pot: 12 cm
Every plant is different, just like us humans. Please allow for a possible deviation in appearance compared to the product photo.
The plant needs enough diffused light for healthy growth. Avoid direct sunlight, which could burn the leaves. The ideal site is the north and east side near the windows or the west side with fading weak sunlight.
Watering for hydroponic plants follows the line watermark, always observe the line in the middle of the line. In the event that he will not be at home longer, then after the upper limit of the line.
It is a tropical plant, therefore it requires dewing of the leaves, because it loves high air humidity.
The best method of propagation is dividing the clumps when transplanting. You can also try propagating seeds at soil temperatures above 20°C, but this method is neither easy nor recommended.
Overwatering: Too much water can cause root rot, yellowing and leaf drop. Browning of leaves: Too little irrigation, too low air humidity. The tips of the leaves may turn brown - too much fertilizer. Brown spots on leaves: Burn of leaves from direct sunlight