Of course, the name Spathiphyllum comes from its shape.
The shape of Spathiphyllum is peculiar and unique. It is white as snow lotus, curled into spoon shape, and shaped like a folded palm, so it is named Spathiphyllum. Its pedicel is long and higher than the leaf surface, the flower is large and significant, white as snow, like the white crane standing upright, so it is also called "white crane taro". It is also called "smooth sailing" because its shape is like a boat sailing down the river. So the "white character" of Spathiphyllum is the same as white.
As we all know, in the process of flowering, the flower is first white as snow, then slowly turning green, and finally turning green as the stem and leaf, and the Yellow spike inflorescence also turns black. This is not a variation, but a normal phenomenon of flowering metabolism. There is a small amount of chlorophyll in the petals of Anthurium andraeanum. When the flowers start to wither in the later period, the trace elements stay in the plants, the carotene is decomposed in large quantities, only the chlorophyll is finally decomposed, so the color of the petals will turn green, and then they will wither in a few days. At this time, you may consider cutting off the whole inflorescence from the base, so as not to consume too much nutrients and be unfavorable for the next flowering.
Therefore, it's a natural phenomenon that the Spathiphyllum turns green to "green palm" after flowering for a period of time. It's not too surprising that the color of "green palm" is green, like a perfect handicraft, and it's also very ornamental.
In addition, it is not a natural phenomenon if the flower bud turns green just a few days after its opening. This is mainly caused by too weak light. Any white decors will appear green when the light is weak. At this time, as long as the light intensity is slightly increased, they will become white. Then apply some special fertilizer, so as to ensure the quality of Spathiphyllum and make it bloom longer.
So don't worry, when the Spathiphyllum turns green, try to add more light, and when it accumulates enough nutrients, it will turn white itself!
