Peace Lily Plant

Peace Lily Plant Spathiphyllum wallisii

What is the plant

Peace Lily plants are beautiful indoor houseplants with large, glossy, oval, dark green leaves and impressive white “spathes” (flowers) that last for weeks.

A Peace Lily or Spathiphyllum originated in tropical forests around the world where it grew close to the forest floor in the shade of the larger plants. This helps explain why Peace Lily plants are one of very few indoor plants that can bloom even in medium to low light. NASA lists the Peace Lily as one of the best plants to clean the air of harmful toxins such as benzene, formaldehyde, and carbon monoxide. These plants are considered poisonous and should be kept away from pets and children.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Shade

Temperature

18°C - 24°C

Hardiness zone

9b - 11b

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

Water
A 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. Never let a plant sit in water, as disease caused by excess water is a number one reason for houseplant death.
Sunlight
Avoid direct sun exposure.
Fertilizer
Liquid fertilizers are applied more frequently, bi-weekly or monthly, for example. Granular products are used less frequently, perhaps once every month or two. Slow-release houseplant fertilizers break down slowly and release their nutrients in small amounts, over a longer period of time. A single application of most of these products lasts for three to four months.

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Soil
Rich, well-draining soil.
Pruning
By removing overgrown foliage, you will improve airflow to the plant, and light will be better able to penetrate all portions of the plant. This actually leads to a fuller and healthier-looking houseplant.
Propagation
Peace lilies are best grown in large pots and generally should be kept somewhat root-bound. But when the plant has clearly exceeded the capacity of the pot, then it can be potted up to a larger container in the early spring. Repotting offers a good time to divide large plants into clumps, which can then be independently potted. Always use a high-quality potting soil.

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Temperature
Peace Lily plants grow well in 65°-85°F (18.3°-29.4°C).
Container
Choose a pot that is 2.5-5.08 cm (1-2”) larger than the current size.
Popularity
265,132 people already have this plant 26,754 people have added this plant to their wishlists