Peace lily
Spathiphyllum wallisii
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How to care
Spathiphyllum wallisii, commonly known as the Peace Lily, is a popular houseplant known for its lush, dark green leaves and striking white flowers. It thrives in low to moderate light conditions, making it ideal for indoor environments. Peace Lilies prefer consistently moist soil but should not be overwatered. They are sensitive to direct sunlight, which can scorch their leaves, so indirect light is best.
Light Preference
Part Shade
Size
- Height
- 0.1 m – 0.5 m
- Spread
- 0.1 m – 0.5 m
- Years
- 5 – 10
Preferred soil
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Acidic
Alkaline
Neutral
Propagation
Division
Life Cycle
Perennial
Lives for more than two years.
Hardiness Zone
10a
-1.1°C – 1.7°C
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Leaves
- Evergreen
- Green
Flowers
- Showy
- White
Toxic to
- LeafCatsModerate · Ingestion
- LeafDogsModerate · Ingestion
- LeafHumansMild · Ingestion
- LeafHumansMild · Skin contact
Informational only — not veterinary or medical advice. Missing data does not mean a plant is safe.
Other names
- Spath
Taxonomy
- Order
- Alismatales
- Family
- Araceae
- Genus
- Spathiphyllum