Lilium candidum [LIL-ee-um, KAN-did-um] is also known as Madonna Lily.The lily is said to be one of the oldest flowers in cultivation. Images of it have been found in the ruins of Crete and Egypt.Madonna Lily is a member of the Liliaceae family. The Lilium genus name means âlilyâ. The specific epithet, candidum, means white and glittering.The Madonna Lily if often seen religious paintings as it was depicted for centuries as the symbol of Mary and the Catholic Church. The Madonna Lily is a symbol of purity and virtue.
The best way to water a peace lily is to set a plant in a sink. Pour water slowly onto a soil until liquid drips through a bottom of a pot. Let a plant drain thoroughly, then return it to its drainage saucer.
In most cases, plants receiving no outdoor light should be lit from 16 to 18 hours each day. If some additional light is received, 12 to 14 hours each day may be adequate. Lights should be used at the same time that plants receive window light.
