Melinda Myers

Peace Lily

Botanical Name

Spathiphyllum

Hardiness

Zones 11 to 12

Height

1 to 6 feet

Width

1 to 6 feet

Flowers

White

Light

Bright filtered light (best), avoid direct sunlight, tolerates low light

Soil

Moist, well-drained

Planting & Care

• Keep soil evenly moist but not wet, check often - this plant dries out fast. It will forgive you the first few times and then leaves start yellowing and browning.
• Fertilize at ¹/₄ strength every 2 to 3 months to avoid brown tips to foliage
• Peace lily likes to be slightly potbound
• Plant benefits when leaves are cleaned regularly with a damp cloth
• Sensitive to fluoride and chlorine in water

Problems

Mealybugs, thrips

Varieties

• Mauna Loa - 2-3', flower stalks of up to 15-20"
• Wallisii - compact to 12"
• Flower Power - white flowers sit high over lance-shaped foliage
• Domino - attractive, variegated foliage