Chlorophytum is the omnipresent green fountain. Chlorophytum - the most unpretentious houseplant

Chlorophytum is perfect for growing at home to novice growers, because by its nature it is completely undemanding on the conditions of detention, it is content with the simplest care. In addition, the extremely pleasant properties of chlorophytum has the ability to purify the air around it.

Beautiful room attendant

Chlorophytum as a houseplant became known more than two hundred years ago. During this time, he was firmly entrenched by the reputation of an air medic, which he earned thanks to his ability to clean the air of harmful impurities by passing them through him.

Chlorophytum cleans the air from formaldehyde and benzene. NASA is attributed to the three types of plants that most effectively remove formaldehyde from the air. It also neutralizes carbon monoxide and other toxins.

The origin of chlorophytum, a description of botanical features

The homeland of chlorophytum is the tropics and subtropics of South Africa and America. There the plant lives in the zone of reservoirs, rivers and streams. And some of its species grow even on the bark of trees and are epiphytes, receiving nutrients from the air through photosynthesis, and moisture - from precipitation.

This is a perennial herbaceous plant in the form of a bush with sprawling narrow leaves of succulent green or green with white stripes of color. The foliage is long, up to 50 cm in length.

It is common for a flower to produce long, sometimes meter-sized, side shoots very similar to strawberry whiskers. In the spring and during the summer, these arrows form small white flowers, gathered into inflorescences, and after flowering, the side shoots overgrow with daughter rosettes with aerial roots. Sockets are easily separated and rooted in the soil.

For the first time in European countries, they became acquainted with chlorophytum in the second half of the 19th century. Since then, the flower has spread throughout the world. Especially he got accustomed in Holland, where he became a favorite in almost every home, having received another name - “Flying Dutchman”.

What is the plant called chlorophytum?

Of the many varieties of chlorophytum, several of the most well-known forms can be distinguished. The remaining species on this list are less popular, and many are completely unknown to anyone except botanists.

Types and varieties

• Crested chlorophytum is a perennial with a voluminous leaf rosette from which the xiphoid form sprouts with white longitudinal stripes in the middle of the leaf. The flowers are white, small. Actively overgrown with a mustache with rosettes at the end and thus forms a cascade shape. There are three forms of crested chlorophytum: vittatum - the standard species, maculatum - with yellow color of the longitudinal stripes, and “Curty Locks”, the striped leaves of which are spirally twisted.
• Chlorophytum curly (Bonnie chlorophytum) - similar to the crested, but characterized in that its leaves do not hang down arcuately down, and curl, curly. Sockets of this type are more compressed, compact.
• The Cape Chlorophytum does not have strips on the leaves, which are simply green, narrow-lanceolate, up to 60 cm in length, growing directly from the center of the basal rosette. Peduncles Cape chlorophytum gives rise to unattractive, short, but does not form rosettes at all and reproduces only by division.
• Chlorophytum orange (winged or orchid star) is a low type with dark green foliage, standing on bright orange petioles. Peduncles are short, and the seed box makes the orange chlorophytum look like a corn cob. Green Orange and Fire Flesh varieties with more contrasting colors look even more impressive.
• A rare guest of city apartments, Chlorophytum Laxum has thin leaves, white stripes on which do not go in the middle, like that of a crested, but at both edges, framing each leaf, as if making it glow. Child outlets on the side shoots Laxum does not form.

Photo Gallery: Crested, Cape, Kinky and other varieties

Chlorophytum crested is a tropical plant, its roots expand strongly, therefore wide vases are undesirable. Unlike chlorophytum crested chlorophytum, Kapsky does not form daughter rosettes on peduncles Besides the names Winged and Orange, this type of chlorophytum has one more Orchid star. To prevent the flower from fading, florists propose cutting the arrows when they appear. The most decorative of the chlorophytums - the elegant chlorophytum. Curly (Bonnie) Chlorophytum Laxum is not often found in the collections of flower growers. Characterized by a dense rosette formed by thin edged white leaves. Feature - the absence of children

Video: how to plant - in what ground, pot, how much to water and fertilize chlorophytum Bonnie

Can decorate the house and yard

One of the important advantages of chlorophytum is its versatility in interior design. Chlorophytum can be hung on a wall in pots or placed on a high stand; species growing in a cascade will look particularly impressive.

Chlorophytum likes diffused light, which means that it will feel great on a flower stand or a shelf, which is located in the back of a room with a large and wide window.

In the kitchen of any size and design, chlorophytum is not just a great decoration, but also an excellent air purifier.

And if the dimensions of your kitchen allow, place the plant right on the rack, the working area decorated in this way will raise your spirits and distract from the monotony of cooking.

The ability of chlorophytum to transfer light shade normally allows you to arrange a window by hanging hanging pots directly on a curtain window, animating a usually dull window square.

Chlorophytum placed between other indoor plants always harmoniously blends into the green composition.

Even in the bathroom, where there is natural light, chlorophytum is easily absorbed and is pleasing to the eye with fresh greens.

The chlorophytum brought to the fresh air during the warm season allows to revive the balcony, courtyard or terrace.

Florists, who are fond of landscape design, will be very pleased with the fact that here, due to its lily appearance, chlorophytum is in great demand and successfully decorates plant compositions near ponds.

So without a lot of cost, but with great imagination you can decorate any interior with the help of a simple, without frills, but beautiful plant Chlorophytum.

Seasonal conditions of detention

Chlorophytum is one of the most unpretentious plants. It is well suited for novice flower growers and too busy people. Even if the rules of its content are somewhat violated, this, as a rule, will not greatly damage the plant. Chlorophytum will thank the caring owner for a wonderful view and a healthy atmosphere in the house.

Table: temperature, lighting, dressing and other conditions of detention in the warm and cold season

Transplant - mandatory condition

Chlorophytum roots are very dense, wide, elastic with oblong tubers.   Even forone year they grow strongly, so regular transplanting into a more spacious pot is a must. If this is neglected, the plant can stop growth and stop forming flower stalks.

It is simply impossible to grow a large and beautiful chlorophytum shrub never transplanting it. The main reasons for the necessary transplantation: either a pot that has become cramped, or the need to upgrade depleted soil to a more nutritious one.

Video: transplanting after purchase, replacing soil mix, moving to the right size pot

Step-by-step instructions for transplanting home chlorophytum

Video: how to transplant chlorophytum in the right soil

Chlorophytum is ready to grow in any soil, but if you intend to grow a healthy and lush shrub that can thank for its beautiful foliage and active flowering, it is important to plant it in a nutrient substrate. The most suitable soil mixture consists of equal parts of leaf and sod land, humus and river sand.

If the soil mixture is purchased in the store, then it is recommended to take a light substrate with a pH level from 6 to 7.5, since the culture prefers a slightly acidic soil. If you are not inclined to tinker with preparing the soil for a flower, then take any, because under other favorable conditions of the content, chlorophytum will forgive you for this negligence.

Video: to grow a beautiful bush, take care of the desired composition of the soil

Landing in hydrogel

In addition to soil, hydrogel is excellent for growing. But when using it, you need to follow some rules. For planting in a hydrogel, it is better to take a young plant - the adaptation process will be much faster than in an adult. If the plant was previously in the ground, the roots should be washed well before immersion in the hydrogel. It is necessary to pour water into the swollen hydrogel rarely and carefully. Do not place a plant planted in a hydrogel on a too bright place. Do not forget to fertilize occasionally, the solution with dressing should be slightly concentrated. Periodically, the hydrogel should be washed in running water to avoid possible unpleasant odor.

You can put in the florarium, temporarily - in the aquarium

In conditions of small apartments, florarium is a worthy replacement for bulky greenhouses. Due to the closed space, it maintains a special microclimate favorable for the growth and development of many plants.

In the florariums, you can grow chlorophytum, but not in the trendy mini, where, due to its rapid growth, you will have to constantly replace it with new ones. and in larger ones, for example, in large aquariums or windows of both open and closed type.

Some use chlorophytum for landscaping aquariums. But we must remember that the plant will not be able to be submerged under water for a long time - in a few months it will have to be taken out and planted in the ground. But rooting cuttings in the aquarium can be.

Video: an attempt to settle the chlorophytum in the aquarium

Necessary care at home

Chlorophytum cannot be called a capricious plant, on the contrary, in apartment conditions it behaves loyally and only in connection with strong differences in the usual environmental parameters can change its usual behavior. For example, curly chlorophytum can straighten leaves. This charming mutation will disappear if the air is too dry, irrigation is irregular, and nutrition is scarce.

Photo flower

Best of all, chlorophytum feels under bright but diffused lighting. Direct rays can burn it, and variegated forms to deprive the bright color, which, however, can occur in too shaded place. Owners should find the optimum distance from the sun where the flower will feel comfortable. It is worth noting that Chlorophytum perfectly tolerates several hours of direct sunlight, therefore the southeast window is an ideal zone for it.

Direct sunlight is not very good for a flower. They can burn the leaves or discolor them. If the plant is on the south window, shade it in the midday hours.

Pale appearance signals temperature irregularities

The range of temperatures that chlorophytum carries is very impressive. It easily transfers summer heat and also feels rather well on a winter window at a temperature of 8–10 ° С.  Moreover, when the temperature drops below 8 ° C, the chlorophytum does not die, it will simply affect its appearance of the flower, it will turn pale and start to wilt.

During the summer heat, it is necessary to ventilate the room with chlorophytum or sometimes take the plant to fresh air. In winter, it is recommended to compensate for the high temperature of the air by periodic spraying or a warm shower. The main thing is that during bathing the soil in which chlorophytum grows is not eroded.

Properly water

In the period from spring to late autumn, when chlorophytum is in the stage of active growth and is intensively increasing its green mass, it is watered abundantly. With a lack of moisture in the soil, the roots begin to form many tubers for moisture accumulation for the future, and the stems may turn yellow. While the plant absorbs a lot of water, it is recommended to ventilate the room, but avoid cool drafts. In winter, watering is reduced, making sure only that the earthen room does not dry out. It is worth noting that the gulf of a flower will destroy the bush rosette faster than a long drought.

Wicky watering

One of the ways to moisten the soil is wick watering. It lies in the fact that when planting the plant in the center of the pot is placed thickly twisted rope, which then should be put through the drainage hole and placed in a vessel with water. The thickness of the rope depends on the diameter of the pot, and the length - on the depth.

In a pot with a rope, according to all the rules, a plant is planted, the container is placed on the same vessel with water. They are now inextricably linked to each other by this cord, through which moisture will rise straight to the roots. This method saves time, and it is noticed that plant growth is accelerated, nutrients are not so quickly washed out of the soil, as during traditional irrigation.

But when breeding flowers in a cool room, this method is not recommended, and for chlorophytum it is generally considered to be ineffective, but an option, especially for florists, who are often not at home.

In order not to turn yellow, leaves require frequent spraying.

Chlorophytum is resistant to dry air, but only with periodic spraying of leaves the bush will not dry, the tips of the foliage turn yellow, especially if in winter the chlorophytum is located near the radiators.

The structural features of the chlorophytum sheet allow dust and dirt to accumulate in the central hollow. By wiping leaves of accumulated dirt with a wet tampon, we not only improve his well-being, but also allow us to more actively clean the air in the room.

Chlorophytum needs constant spraying

None of the plants during the active growing season will not refuse from additional nutrition. Regularly feeding chlorophytum, you can get a voluminous flower with a rich color with numerous processes. The ideal option would be a complex fertilizer for indoor plants, on the packaging of which the time for dressing and dosage is conveniently painted. But for inquisitive florist there are ways more difficult: self-selection of the composition of fertilizers.

Any root dressing should be done only after watering and better in the evening or in cloudy weather. Do not forget to take into account the concentration of any dressings depending on the volume of the pot and the age of the culture.

Flowering depends on transplant

Timely transplant bush determines and abundance, and constancy of flowering. If the chlorophytum is spacious in a pot and there is enough light, it actively releases the side shoots, blossoms and forms rosettes, turning into an elegant cascade plant.

Chlorophytum blooms with small white flowers and the longer and denser the arrow, the more intense and longer the plant will bloom - for at least a month. If you do not plan to multiply your chlorophytum, do not let the daughter rosettes, thereby prolonging the flowering process.

In the autumn and in the winter we look differently than in the summer.

There is no pronounced dormancy in chlorophytum, but the intensity of its vital activity decreases, so in winter it is necessary to take care of the plant in a slightly different way than in summer. Chlorophytum requirements during this period: keep in a cool room and rarely watered. Under such conditions, he saves energy and lays buds for the next season. In the spring, the flower should be awakened gradually, accustomed to a brighter light and a large volume of water.

Forming a bush: how to make a nip, properly trimmed

Pruning for chlorophytum procedure is optional and is carried out only when it is necessary to rid the plant of broken or diseased leaves. But if you do not cut the crop at all, then the flower grows too quickly - the whiskers of such a plant can reach 5 meters.

In order not to damage the plant, cut only the outer leaves, without touching the inner parts of the rosettes

Trimming is done with shears.  Extra or diseased leaves that have begun to break are cut right at the base. Too long whiskers are shortened, and extra mustaches are removed at the base, like leaves. You can cut chlorophytum several times a year at any time. Pinching a bush is made with a view to its recovery. To do this, pinch the central top of the plant. As a result, the flower will begin to form the side bushes and after a while it will become much more magnificent.

Table: content errors, elimination of causes, methods of treatment

Table: the plant began to die from the disease - measures of salvation

What to do when pests start

Despite the natural simplicity, under ambient conditions, chlorophytum can be attacked by pests, and this should be prepared. And if you have knowledge of precautionary measures, you can prevent any attacks on the flower or, without waiting for significant damage, to start treatment in a timely manner.

Table: possible pests and ways to control them

Shchitovki because of its shell resembles small turtles Spider mite does not like moisture Aphids feed on plant sap

Breeding methods

Someone will say that the easiest way is to buy a plant in a store and not bother with breeding concerns. But it will not take much effort, to multiply chlorophytum is quite simple. And this process can be very interesting: what can be more pleasant for a true grower than watching how plants planted with their own hands grow, bloom and develop.

Growing from seed

Chlorophytum seeds germinate very reluctantly. The germination percentage is below 40%, it depends on the variety, which one wants to propagate. Therefore, you have to try hard and apply some tricks for the seed to start.

1. Collected seeds of chlorophytum are wrapped in gauze and soaked in water for a day. Water should be changed every 4–5 hours.
2. In early spring, seeds are sown on the surface of a wet peat-sand mixture, slightly pressed into the soil and covered with a transparent material: film or glass.
3. Capacity with crops is located in the shaded and warm place where air temperature keeps in the range of 23–25 ° C. Crops are ventilated and moistened daily.
4. Seeds usually germinate only in the second month of such scrupulous care. From this point on, the time of ventilation is recommended to increase in order to prevent fungal diseases and hardening of future plants.
5. When the shoots form three true leaflets, the seedlings swoop into separate containers with the soil for chlorophytum.

You can divide the bush and plant in different pots

When your chlorophytum has grown and matured, you can divide a large bush into several small ones. This method is also called vegetative.

1. Before separation, you need to shed a flower well.
2. After a few hours, remove it from the pot. It is necessary to take out a plant together with an earthen clod.
3. With a sharp knife, the roots of chlorophytum are divided into the required number of delenoks, and the roots are sanitized: dry, soft, rotten roots are removed.
4. Delenki sit in different pots.

We plant a mustache

With proper care, chlorophytum actively launches a mustache, at the ends of which daughter outlets are formed.

These sockets are carefully separated from the plant and immediately landed in a separate container in a permanent place. For confidence, you can place the socket in a vessel with water for several days to stimulate root growth, and only then place it in the soil.

Separation of outlets and their subsequent landing in the ground can be made at any time of the year.

Video: how chlorophytum reproduces - we give the baby autonomy

Since the time of our grandmothers, the “spider-plant” has been one of the main favorites of florist farmers. Thanks to the openwork pomp, the people have long been calling chlorophytum "bride's veil". If this house plant, the homeland from the south, appeared in your house - let's start the conversation about it from the main thing - we will define a place for a flower.

Chlorophytum - one of the most unpretentious plants. But we do not recommend to put it anywhere. When you are faced with a choice - in which corner of the apartment the flower will flaunt, you need to take into account some features. Then he will give you a beautiful view no worse than brightly flowering plants.

Chlorophytum loves light, but does not tolerate permanent residence in direct sunlight.

A pot with greenery is allowed to settle on the window sill, on the wall shelf, or on any stand or hanging basket near the windows, so that the flower receives enough light and does not dim.

Keep the golden mean: provide enough diffused light.

How to recognize?

For home decoration usually choose species with green and striped linear leaves. Their stem is shortened. Narrow falling leaves diverge in different directions. Each of them grows in length to 50 cm, forming a lush bundle.

From the socket grow a long mustache. In the warm season, small rarely planted delicate white flowers bloom on them. Over time, they turn into processes with aerial roots. Roots thickened, grow in tubers.

This perennial grass can live up to 10-11 years. But young plants have a much better aesthetic appearance.

Where is the room flower from?

Chlorophytum, described by us for a long time, has a homeland in the tropics and subtropics of Australia, southern Asia and Africa. In its natural habitat, the flower grows on the bark of trees in humid forests in warm climates.

Today, in the wild, except for the countries from where it came from, the grassy culture has “reached” the tropics of Madagascar and South America.

In Europe, this plant appeared only in the nineteenth century. And since then it can be found in the house of almost every grower.

Types and description

Chlorophytum crested (Chlorophytum comosum)

This type of chlorophytum has received an interesting name due to its specific shape, resembling a crest. The plant has arched narrow and smooth leaves. They can reach a length of 60 cm. The leaves grow thick light green bundle. Long flower stalks are drawn from the middle of the bush.

Blossoms in small white or green flowers, similar to asterisks. They are formed into processes with several roots. The roots are white, fleshy, and may be tuberiform.

Scions can grow perfectly in limbo, and grow roots into the soil.

Most often the leaves of "family happiness" (another popular name) have a natural green color. But for the greater decoration, other varieties have been developed that are distinguished by a motley color.

Ornamental plant species

  "Vittatum" - distinguished by a white longitudinal stripe in the middle of the sheet;
   "Variegatum" - have whitish stripes on the edges of the leaves;
   "Maculatum" - especially longitudinal yellow stripes on the leaves;
   "Curty Locks" - leaves are striped, twisted in the form of a wide spiral.

This houseplant is more often than other species can be found on the window sills of florist. It is distinguished by its high endurance, thanks to which it retains a beautiful decorative appearance in all conditions.

Bonnie

Belongs to varieties of Chlorophytum crested. Also unpretentious and likes abundant watering. But outwardly it is so unlike the progenitor that not everyone will guess that they belong to the same species.

Bonnie's specialty - fancifully curled leaves, as if after curling.

Cape

Rosette plant with light green narrow-lanceolate linear leaves. Leaf length - up to 80 and even 100 cm. The root system is thickened, tuberiform.

It blooms with small white flowers on thin long branches in the axils of the leaves. Sometimes they ripen into fruit.

From chlorophytum crested different larger size. Another difference is that there are no child rosettes on their peduncles.

Since most housewives appreciate the "green lily" for beautiful cascades of rosettes, the Cape Spider is a rare guest of verdant window sills.

Winged

This species of chlorophytum is characterized by wide-oval smooth leaves of dark green color in the form of a gutter. The leaves are on long stalks that sprout from the middle of the root rosette. The stem is colored in shades of cream or pink to reddish-orange.

Perennial grass is significantly different from the usual species. First, she has much shorter leaves  - up to 30-40 cm. Secondly, they grow from fleshy stalksvery similar to the leaves of the host. Third, on them process children are not formed, as it has no flower stalks. They give a lot of seeds, which other relatives of the flower cannot “boast”.

The winged chlorophytum is distinguished by its decorativeness and pretty lush bushes.

One of the most beautiful and bright varieties of winged chlorophytum - "Green Orange". Such a juicy name indoor flower received for a motley color. Its cuttings are painted with bright orange streaks. And wide leaves differ in saturated dark green color.

If you want to decorate your house with this plant, do not forget to remove the peduncles in time - this procedure will help to preserve the color of orange cuttings and to distinguish your flower garden by its beauty and exoticism.

What difficulties are possible when growing a house

If you are going to grow a spider at home, or if it is already in your apartment - you should be aware of unpleasant surprises that you may encounter.

Arrange in the apartment "Sahara" with excessively warm air and lack of moisture - the plant will respond with a strike - the tips of the leaves turn black.

• If there are heating devices next to the green pet - occasionally spray it.
• Plant perennial in too cramped pot  - flower stalks will not grow.
• If the flower will long lit by the bright sun  - will start to dry.
• Overdo it with winter watering to boot with poor room heating - dark spots are forming on the leaves.
• If you settle it in a darkened place - it will lose its bright color, the leaves will constantly reach for the light and stretch excessively.
• If the flower is short will fall under the scorching rays  or in a dark place - nothing terrible will happen to him. But: in the first case, the time should be no more than a few hours, in the second - a few days.

Chlorophytum united in itself a rare combination of characteristics of a room flower - delightful beauty and non-capriciousness. He gets on in any pot, does not need fertilizers and will tolerate even irregular watering. Provide him a modest care - and he will delight you with rich beauty.

Chlorophytum (Chlorophytum) is a perennial grassy shrub with green or white-green narrow leaves, with a hanging mustache with small bushes of new plants on them in many homes.

Like geranium, it grows in any soil, in a pot of any size, in the sun and in the shade, in a cold or warm room, on a closet, on a refrigerator, practically, anywhere. If the month does not water, fade, fade, sag, but will not dry out. And if you do not regret water, grow such roots that do not fit in a pot, grow a lot of "kids" so that a large mass of leaves will evaporate moisture. The roots of chlorophytum are thick, fleshy, they accumulate moisture. With insufficient watering, chlorophytum lives due to moisture reserves in the roots.

If you don’t like to do house plants for a long time, or often leave your home for a couple of days or weeks, get yourself a chlorophytum.

How to get? Yes, very simple! If you have such a flower at work, or at a neighbor, or somewhere in the office where you are, then all you need to do is to tear off or cut off the “baby” is a small plant that hangs on the stem from the main chlorophytum. Plant this baby right in the wet ground or first in the water to the branches of the roots, and only then in the pot with the ground. The probability that the plant will die is extremely small!

If no one has chlorophytum, then go to the market, go through the rows, where grandmothers sell all sorts of flowers, there certainly will be there.

The homeland of chlorophytum is South Africa, where it grows like an epiphyte on the bark of trees. Earlier, Chlorophytum was attributed to the Lileinye family, among modern studies there is no consensus regarding the place of this genus: according to one data, the Chlorophytum belongs to the Asparagaceae family, to others - to the Agave family. In Europe, chlorophytum became known only in the XIX century.

The adult chlorophytum plant reaches up to 50 cm in diameter and the same in height. The long leaves of chlorophytum are green, pale green with white or cream longitudinal stripes. From the center of the bush cascade falls down to 80-100 cm long shoots with small leaves and flowers. Chlorophytum flowers are small white stars on the ends of long shoots, which then turn into leaf sockets with aerial roots.

Chlorophytum life is more than 10 years.

Beneficial features. There are many publications about the ability of this indoor plant to quickly and effectively purify the air from harmful impurities and carbon monoxide. This plant actively absorbs substances harmful to humans from the air, so it is often placed in the kitchen, where there is a gas stove. Perhaps the reason lies in the fact that chlorophytum grows rapidly, the total area of ​​its leaves along with the "children" is quite large, and it releases a lot of oxygen. But most likely, chlorophytum "can" get food from the air, and for normal life it needs nitrogen oxides, formaldehydes, and many more other elements.

Caring for chlorophytum.

Temperature.  The optimum temperature is 15-18 degrees Celsius. Maintains a drop to 8 degrees.

Lighting.  It grows well in the sun and in partial shade. The leaves are brighter in the sun.

Air humidity.  The essential role is not played. Chlorophytum is completely resistant to dry air in apartments. Spray the plant is not necessary. But in order to clear the leaves, once a month do a warm shower (25 C) for chlorophytum. Do not wipe the leaves - they are very brittle. Chlorophytum is watered in winter 1 time per week, and every 3 days in summer.

Top dressing.  Chlorophytum should be fed from May to September once a month with mineral fertilizers.

Transfer.   Chlorophytum needs to be transplanted when the developing root system begins to climb out of the pot or to raise the plant. Replace chlorophytum need in the spring. Usually this is done in 1-2 years.

The soil.  Not very picky about the soil. It grows well in a land mixture consisting of 3 parts of turf, 2 parts of hardwood and 1 part of sand.

Tightly entered the life of man. They are able to decorate the home, as well as improve the microflora inside the room. When choosing a new flower, the owners are guided by certain taste preferences. Some like exotic plants that complement certain types of interior. Many like flowering varieties.

But lately, people have begun to pay increased attention to the signs associated with the plant. They have recently been invented a lot. What properties has chlorophytum, signs and superstitions about which are known to many owners, should be considered before purchase. Perhaps this will allow to pay attention to some features of your home and improve its microclimate.

general characteristics

At home, the flower has a much more well-groomed appearance. Therefore, it should be considered as an option for your home, even if the plant in a public reception room once did not like it.

Because of its sharp leaves, Chlorophytum has received many different names. The most famous of them are the "green lily", "flying Dutchman", "wife veil". No matter how it is called, the decorative qualities of the plant will not be taken away.

This is a perennial herb. His stem is drooping. The leaves fall in bunches. Their shape is linear or slightly curled. Leaves at chlorophytum radical type.

The plant blooms quite beautifully. Loose panicle has white color. They consist of small flowers. Well-developed representatives of the species have a large number of hanging stems. They have sockets.

Features

Home chlorophytum has a rather elegant, lush look. This is probably due to the cascade structure. The plant looks like a green fountain. If its leaves are twisted, the shape is even more magnificent.

Due to the simplicity of care, chlorophytum well takes root almost everywhere. But if you fulfill even the most basic requirements, you can get a really luxurious plant. Even with some mistakes in the care of chlorophytum, he never ceases to please the owners with their blooming appearance.

In our country, there are several types of chlorophytum. Its sheets can be wide or narrow. Their color is monochromatic or striped. The most popular are compact varieties. It is easy for them to find a place in a small apartment.

In our country, variegated varieties of chlorophytum are more in demand. In addition to the attractive appearance, the plant is known for its positive effect on the human body. This is another reason why you should buy chlorophytum home.

Beneficial features

A lot of positive characteristics has a plant presented in the image below. Chlorophytum (photo), the use of which has been proven by scientists, can improve the quality of oxygen in an apartment.

This plant is recommended to grow residents of megacities, polluted areas. In just a few hours, chlorophytum is able to eliminate about 80% of the pathogenic microflora around it. He has no equal in the fight against bacteria. The flower is also able to eliminate various pollution, toxins that are present in the air. Scientists have proven that chlorophytum absorbs acetone, carbon monoxide, ammonia, benzene, formaldehyde. Instead, he sends phytoncides to the room atmosphere. These substances have a positive effect on the human body.

Who needs to buy chlorophytum?

Chlorophytum flower is primarily needed for people with frequent or chronic widespread diseases, pathology of the lungs. In case of allergies it will also be helpful to purchase this plant for your home.

The flower moisturizes and cleans the air better than the purchased equipment of such a profile. This effect can be enhanced by adding activated charcoal to the chlorophytum pot. You can also make several flowers at once.

Some owners acquire this plant to fight the fungus on the walls, mold. With different types of radiation (from a microwave, TV, computer), it is indispensable in the nursery, bedroom and kitchen. A complete cleansing of a room of 12 m² is able to provide 4 adult plants that are grown in proper conditions.

Signs about the plant

Chlorophytum is shrouded in many beliefs and superstitions. Signs accompany almost any plant. But chlorophytum stands out from the general range.

Plants are susceptible to energy, which is inherent in the room. Therefore, even with proper care, but an unfavorable spiritual environment, chlorophytum does not grow well. If its leaves are healthy, the flower develops harmoniously, which means that happiness and well-being reign in the family.

If chlorophytum began to grow, it speaks of luck for its owners. Sometimes it is a symbol of favorable changes in personal life.

Chlorophytum is similar to the web in its action. Catching the smallest particles of negative energy, it eliminates them. If someone from their environment has a negative impact on the owners of the house, this flower becomes a protective barrier for people living in the vicinity of chlorophytum.

Happy chlorophytum

Chlorophytum is considered to be one of the strongest in terms of its positive effect. Superstitions and omens claim that he brings happiness. People suffering from depression, who do not get along in their personal life or career, are advised to have chlorophytum.

It attracts good luck to life. This is especially characteristic of flowering plants. The more shooters he has with shoots, the stronger his positive effect will be.

People say that this flower is able to bring with the right people, to help arrange fate. If households constantly have disagreements and conflicts, this magical plant also helps to restore calm and return peace to the family. It soothes and adjusts for friendliness and compromise. That is why chlorophytum can often be found in the reception of public institutions.

A few more features

Chlorophytum, signs and superstitions of which are known among the people, also has several interesting features. Some people argue that this plant allows you to quickly absorb new information. This can be achieved by enriching the atmosphere in the atmosphere with oxygen.

They also say that this plant is harmful to cats. In fact, fluffy pets can chew chlorophytum leaves specifically to induce a gag reflex, to clear the stomach of accumulated wool. Therefore, if there is a cat in the house, the leaves can dry because of its tricks, and not because of poor energy.

Plant Care

If the leaves dry in chlorophytum, this is not always a sign of negative energy in the house. To avoid such troubles, you should ensure the proper care of the plant. The flower, though unpretentious, still requires proper attention.

The optimum temperature for it is the range from 18 to 20 ºС. Moreover, chlorophytum does not tolerate a sharp warming or cooling.

In the summer he needs to provide abundant watering. In the cold season, the amount of moisture should be reduced. You should also protect the flower from direct sunlight.

Varieties with white stripes on the leaves are particularly in need of sufficient lighting. Best for plants fit western and eastern windows.

A few more features

Chlorophytum, signs and superstitions about which are presented to your attention in the article, needs a sufficient amount of moisture. In this case, he fully performs the functions assigned to him to clean the air. Dry leaves that appear on the plant, talk about the wrong care.

Many superstitious owners may think that this is due to the energy of the home. To make such conclusions, you first need to pay attention to the care of chlorophytum.

It is necessary in the warm season to spray its leaves with cool water. This avoids drying out. At the same time it is necessary to feed the flower with liquid fertilizers.

If the plant is young, it must be replanted once a year in February or March. Adult chlorophytum requires a similar procedure every 2 years.

By following these recommendations, you can achieve a truly luxurious. With its help, you can create a unique decorative effect in various types of interior. The beneficial qualities of chlorophytum are difficult to overestimate. He is able to positively affect the physical and spiritual health of their owners.

Having considered such a plant as chlorophytum, signs and superstitions about which exist among our citizens, one can say about its significant benefits. It cleans the air in the room, a positive effect on the human body. This flower brings peace and tranquility to the family, protecting all households from negative energy, stress and depression. It is a talisman for each person, bringing happiness and good luck.