What to do if the tips of the spathiphyllum leaves begin to dry out: proven recommendations will save “women's happiness”
Spathiphyllum with its snow-white petals that resemble sails can decorate any room.
However, according to the expert of the online publication Belnovosti, scientist agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , breeders of “women’s happiness” often encounter the problem of drying out tips of green leaves.
Of course, this has a negative impact on the appearance of the spathiphyllum.
First of all, it is necessary to find out the reason for such, certainly unpleasant phenomenon. There is a whole complex of factors that can bring the flower to such a state.
These include dry air, lack or excess of nutrients, watering errors, inappropriate lighting and, of course, pests.
Oddly enough, proper care of the spathiphyllum will help to correct the situation.
You will have to set aside one day a week to wipe the damaged leaves with a soap solution.
Don't forget to get rid of dried leaves by cutting them off with sharp scissors - this simple action will stimulate the growth of young foliage.
Do not leave the plant in a draft and pamper it with a warm shower from time to time.
Depending on the reason that caused the yellowing of the tips of the leaves, you should provide the spathiphyllum with a suitable temperature within the range of +22-23 degrees, and also take care of diffused lighting and sufficient duration of daylight (at least 10 hours per day).
Optimal humidity can be created with a special humidifier. Finally, review the watering and fertilizing regime.
