The single leaf, which is very popular as a houseplant - botanically correctly also known as spathiphyllum - is considered very easy to care for. However, the plant is quite tricky when it comes to choosing a location: if it is too dark, it won't bloom.
Which location is ideal for a single leaf (Spathiphyllum)?
For the optimal location for the single leaf (Spathiphyllum), choose a bright but not directly sunny place, which can be partially shaded to shady. Make sure there is high humidity and avoid locations that are too dark, otherwise the plant will not bloom.
Bright but without direct sunlight
Spathiphyllum comes from the tropical rainforests of South America, where it thrives in the protection of the jungle giants. There, in its natural location, the single leaf is used to only indirect bright light - the plant does not receive direct sunlight due to the dense canopy of leaves. You should recreate these natural conditions in your living room so that Spathiphyllum feels comfortable in your home. So choose a place that is as bright as possible, but not directly sunny - so placing the pot directly on the windowsill is out of the question. In principle, the single leaf also copes very well with shady and semi-shady places, although it will not bloom and will only grow a little in a location that is too dark.
Ensure high humidity
You should also ensure that the humidity is as high as possible, because in the rainforests - which are not called that for nothing - the humidity is at least 70 to 100 percent. For this reason, the one-sheet feels most comfortable in a daylight bathroom. However, if you place the plant in the living room, you should ventilate it frequently and also regularly spray the plant with rainwater or stale tap water. This also serves as a preventive measure, because if the air in the room is too dry, Spathiphyllum is often attacked by spider mites or the red spider.
You should consider this when choosing the location for the Spathiphyllum:
- bright place
- no direct sunlight
- Partly shaded to shady also possible
- Single leaf doesn't bloom if it's too dark
- high humidity
Tip
With regard to the substrate, it is best to choose potting soil that is rich in nutrients and humus.
