A reliable low-light favourite with lush dark foliage and elegant white spathe flowers. It dramatically droops when thirsty, making watering needs easy to read.
At a glance
- Plant type: Indoor plant
- Mature size: 60 cm tall
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions
- Water: consistently moist soil
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Peace Lily
Botanically, Spathiphyllum wallisii is an moderate-growing indoor plant in the Araceae family. It reaches around 60 cm tall at maturity, with evergreen foliage.
Where to grow Peace Lily
Peace Lily suits tropical and subtropical climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Most soils suit Peace Lily provided drainage is reasonable. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Peace Lily is consistently moist soil. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Peace Lily in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Peace Lily in the garden
Peace Lily earns its place for pots and courtyard containers and cut flowers for the vase. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Peace Lily with other plants that enjoy the same consistently moist soil and tropical climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew.
Buying Peace Lily
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