Chlorophytum (Chlorophytum) is an evergreen shrub with long saber-like leaves.
This flower is very popular with florists, as it is completely unpretentious and does not require painstaking care.
Like weed, it feels good both in the heat and in the cool. Not afraid of drafts, drought, temperature changes.
Chlorophytum with pleasure absorbs tobacco smoke and various toxic compounds (formaldehyde, carbon monoxide) emitted by furniture, floor coverings and plastic panels. At the same time, the appearance of the flower does not suffer at all, because chlorophytum feeds on these harmful emissions, and this is undoubtedly a useful property of the plant.
This plant is especially appreciated for its unique property to clean and disinfect the air.. With proper care, chlorophytum of any species rarely gets sick. If your pet suddenly began to turn yellow, lose the brightness of the color, you should determine the cause of the disease and try to help him.
Chlorophytum refers to plants that have grassy leaves, and this kind of indoor plants is not so much.We present to your attention the most interesting of them: Bamboo and Nolina.
Diseases
Chlorophytum or, as it is also called, “Green Lily” is surprisingly resistant to various diseases, nevertheless, some problems may arise when it is grown. Moreover, the disease is the same in all its species: Curly, Crested and Orange Chlorophytum.
Dry leaves
Chlorophytum dry leaf tips, what to do?
Why leaves dry?
- Sunburn.
Chlorophytum loves light and feels comfortable in a well-lit room. But the light must be diffused. Direct sun rays on the plant can cause burns on the leaf plates, as a result, they begin to dry around the edges.
To solve this problem is very simple: you need to change the location of the flower so that the sun's rays do not have direct access to it.
- Insufficient watering.
The roots of chlorophytum are fleshy, large and able to retain moisture for a long time. But too long a drought can negatively affect the appearance of the plant: it begins to dry, especially for the tips of the leaves.
- Low humidity in the room.
Chlorophytum is hot. Usually the dried-up ends of the leaves speak of dry air in the room where the flower lives. Spray the plant often enough and its appearance will quickly return to normal.
- Natural update process.
Chlorophytum has one feature: each leaf has a certain life cycle, after which the old leaf plates die and are replaced with new, young ones. And this process begins with the drying of the tips of the leaves.
Turns yellow
It happens that the plant leaves begin to turn yellow, starting from the tips.
Why do leaf tips turn yellow in chlorophytum?
- Lack of light.
This plant loves bright rooms. Usually the flower is placed closer to the windows. If chlorophytum has little light, it immediately begins to lose its green color, its leaves turn yellow and become sluggish. It is advisable to rearrange the pot with a flower in a more lighted place. In winter, when natural daylight is not enough, use artificial light sources.
- Lack of power.
Chlorophytum must be fed throughout the year. In the summer, fertilizers are applied frequently, about once a week, and less often in winter, once a month.
- Cramped pot.
"Green Lily" grows fast enough, especially with careful care. The root system of this flower is powerful enough, so the capacity for the next transplant should be taken larger than the previous one by about 20-30% to provide enough space for the roots to grow.
Not growing
Is the plant for a long time "in one place" and does not want to grow? Why is this happening?
- Bulk pot. After the purchase should not take a large-sized pot for transplanting. The roots of the plant should fill the space capacity by 60-70%. Otherwise, chlorophytum will try to increase the root system and occupy the entire volume of the pot. He simply does not have enough strength for active growth of the upper, above-ground parts.
- The soil has faded. The flower requires constant fertilizing (universal fertilizers for indoor ornamental plants). Make a nutrient solution is necessary according to the instructions indicated on the package.
- Dense ground. The soil should be loose. A thick layer of expanded clay should be placed on the bottom of the pot.
Black tips of leaves
It happens that dark spots appear on the leaves, the tips turn black.
Why do leaf tips turn black in chlorophytum?
- Excess moisture. Water the flower should be when drying the top layer of soil. Summer is more abundant. In winter - less.
When combined with abundant irrigation in the cold season with low temperature of the air in the room, the root system may rot, which can be immediately understood by the blacking ends of the leaf plates. It should immediately transplant the flower, after removing the rotten roots.
IMPORTANT! Chlorophytum is desirable not to pour, than to pour. Excessive moisture can destroy the plant completely..
- Surplus fertilizer. An excess of nutrients in the soil also harms chlorophytum, as does a deficiency. When feeding plants should strictly adhere to a specific schedule fertilizer, which is listed on the package.
Chlorophytum belongs to the group of decorative leafy plants. Among them you can find a lot of interesting and unusual specimens.Read all about some of them: Fatshedera and Calatea.
Pests
Chlorophytum is rarely attacked by pests, but such a situation is not excluded. It is better to know the enemy by sight in order to save your little flower from death in time. Most often damage plant shchitovka, spider mite and thrips.
Shchitovka. The wax body of this insect firmly sticks to the inside of the leaves and drinks the cell sap. As a result, the plant turns yellow, fades, its leaves fall off.
To destroy the pest, the leaf plates are first wiped with a sponge moistened in a concentrated solution of ordinary soap, and then the flower is treated with any insecticidal solution.
Spider mite The appearance of this parasite provokes excessively dry air in the room. Signs of damage are spider webs on the stems and leaves of the flower, along which the tick moves.
The insect feeds on cell sap, leaf plates quickly wither, lose color, fall off. Will help in the fight against tick insecticidal solution. Spraying is recommended to repeat after 4-5 days to completely eliminate the pest.
IMPORTANT! Spider mite is one of the most dangerous insects. Multiplying with great speed, it can completely destroy the plant in a very short time.
Thrips.
Small insect. Usually affects the inner surface of the leaves, eating away their flesh. On the surface of the sheet plates, white spots first appear, which eventually dry, brown, and then holes are formed in their place. Destroy thrips by spraying the flower with any insecticidal solution.
It is enough to give your green pet a little caring attention, and you will never have to face the problems described in this article.
- Read more about unpretentious and fast-growing indoor plants:
- Tradescantia. This plant requires minimal maintenance and at the same time is very effective. It grows quickly, multiplies easily, and has healing properties. Namely - it filters and humidifies the air in the room.
With the right content is not prone to disease. May be affected by pests, again with insufficient care.
- Reo. Another plant that firmly and securely took its place among the indoor plants.
Wild species are used to produce juice, which is used in medicine. Indoor varieties differ in the original coloring of the leaves, like light, moist air and additional feeding. With good care blooms several times a year. When breeding seeds the original color of the leaves is lost.
- Ivy. Very popular and widespread due to unpretentiousness and rapid growth. In the 19th century, ivy even became a living adornment for the Parisian fashionistas. Nowadays it is grown everywhere in homes and offices.
Loves light and heat, does not accept excessive fertilizer. There are a lot of rumors around this plant, it is even credited with magical properties, and not always positive, but ... continue to grow in their apartments.
