peace lily
Also known as: white sails
S. wallisii is an evergreen perennial with erect, lance-shaped, glossy dark green leaves, and ovate white flowering spathes to 15cm in length, each with a slender cream spadix within
Scientific classification
- Species
- peace lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii)
- Genus
- Spathiphyllum
- Family
- Araceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 18 – 27 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of peace lily
Distribution map
Colombia Central America
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of peace lily
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peace lily care guide
- Water when top inch of soil is dry; leaves may droop slightly as signal
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 18 – 27 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water when top inch of soil is dry; leaves may droop slightly as signal
Fertilizing
FertilizingMonthly during growing season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in winter or immediately after flowering
Growing
GrowingUnder glass grow in partial shade. Flowering may suffer in deep shade. Use loam-based or loam-less compost. During growth, water and mist freely; maintain a high humidity. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Pot on when root growth has overfilled the container. Suitable as a houseplant. May be grown outdoors in frost free conditions
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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