Top Care Tips From A Spathiphyllum Grower

Top Care Tips From A Spathiphyllum Grower Apopka FL

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Apopka, FL, spathiphyllum owners take great pride in caring for their plants. These delicate species add beauty and health to any space. As an experienced spathiphyllum grower Apopka FL residents have turned to for years, Shane Tinker Enterprises provides advice and tips for keeping your specimens thriving. As a top spathiphyllum nursery, we offer multiple varieties and sizes to suit your home.

Here are some tips for Apopka, FL spathiphyllum care.

  • Avoiding Brown Tips. A combination of factors can cause normally green leaves to turn brown at the tips, including overwatering, too much heat or too much fertilizer.
  • Fading Flowers. Some varieties generate flowers for a long period while others have one or two blooms only. The flowers can last for weeks or months at a time. They are beginning to die off when brown spots appear or they turn green. One tip to extend the life of flowers is to not water them directly,
  • Location, Location. The best spot for these plants is in a place with a moderate amount of indirect bright light. A west- or north-facing window is a great location. Long direct exposures to the sun can cause the plants to sunburn. If you begin to see yellow streaks in the leaves, the plant is getting too much sunlight.
  • Moderate Temperatures. The best temperature for a spathiphyllum plant in a home or office setting is between 65 degrees and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Place your plant in a location free of cold drafts or where there are vast swings from high to low temperatures.
  • No Frequent Fertilizer. You want your fertilizer to be a balanced (20-20-20) liquid type that is diluted by 25 percent or 50 percent. Apply fertilizer monthly during the spring and summer. Unlike some other plants, peace lilies do not go dormant when they are not flowering. Limit fertilization in non-blooming phases and pick back up when flowers reappear. Too much fertilizer can result in excessive green foliage.
  • Weekly Watering. Spathiphyllum plants should be watered and misted weekly or when the plant appears to droop. Distilled water or rainwater are the best options as tap water may contain chemicals that can adversely affect your plant. If you do use tap water, leave it out overnight so that the chemicals can dissipate and the water can be at room temperature.
  • Pesky Pests. Aphids, mealy bugs and spider mites can invade your spathiphyllum plants. Insecticides, insecticidal soap and washing the plants can resolve these invasive attackers.
  • Repotting Rules. When root growth overfills the pot, use a humus-rich potting soil to replant in a pot that is 1.5 times as large as the previous one. To help roots retain soil, repot when the soil is moist. Afterwards, water lightly to remove any air bubbles and wait several weeks before applying more fertilizer.

Shane Tinker Enterprises is a trusted spathiphyllum nursery and spathiphyllum grower Apopka FL residents have turned to for years. Turn to us for all your wholesale tropical plant needs!