Chlorophytum
For those who want to turn a house into a paradise town
Chlorophytum is the record holder for the speed and quality of air purification
Among plants, chlorophytum is the most powerful filter that cleans the air of harmful impurities and bacteria. It absorbs from the air formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, benzene. Destroys pathogenic microorganisms. Chlorophytum is especially active against mold fungi.
Elegant, discreet chlorophytum easily fits into any interior. It can be a decoration of a room or modestly standing behind a curtain. The tireless hard worker performs his important and necessary work everywhere. Chlorophytum is energetically neutral. Next to this plant is good for everyone. It can be kept in the bedroom, in the nursery, and in the kitchen.
Features of care
Chlorophytum is photophilous, but if necessary they can decorate even dark enough corners. In summer, regular watering is required, spraying is useful. In winter, watering is reduced. The powerful roots of the plant quickly fill all the space allotted to them: it goes so far that the earthen is swollen and the substrate is poured out of the pot. When transplanting( preferably an annual one), the roots can be cut, this does not damage the plant.
Propagate by dividing or rosettes forming on the "whiskers".Chlorophytum is unassuming and, like a true friend, will forgive any mistakes of leaving.
If you want the house to be filled with happiness, get more chlorophytums and. .. a couple of wavy parrots. Everyone entering the apartment will say: "How good are you!"
People are able to heal themselves from any illnesses. And plants for us are wonderful helpers. It is important to feel which plant is "your", and tune in to its wave. The flower will clarify the thoughts and help to find a way to healing.
Family lily. Genus chlorophytum. Natural climatic conditions: the tropics and subtropics.
Grassy perennials with thickened, tuberous roots and radical leaves.
The most common species in indoor culture: Chlorophytum Capsicum * Basal rosette dense;leaves up to 50 cm long, narrow, lanceolate, light green;inflorescence on high peduncle, racemose;flowers are small, greenish white. Chlorophytum crested * Unlike the previous species, the leaves are shorter, young - erect, green with longitudinal white stripes;on the peduncle develop new rosettes, capable of rooting, which allows to grow this species as an ampel plant. Stable in the interior, unpretentious plants. Requirement for moisture: uniform abundant watering in summer, moderate in winter. During the active vegetation period it is desirable to spray and wash the leaves.
Temperature regime: in winter it tolerates temperatures up to 7 ° С, but it is desirable that they are not lower than 13 - 18 ° С.Light mode: preferably moderately bright lighting, but can grow in the shade.
Soil requirement: the soil is undemanding, the optimal mixture of soil from sheet, turf and humus lands with sand in a ratio of 2: 2: 2: 1, other variants of glaboxides( pH 6-7.5) of land mixtures are possible. Reproduction: by seeds and offspring. Features: it is desirable to replant every year.