Flowers
Peace Lily: Care Guide for White Sail Flowers Indoors
Spathiphyllum wallisii
Peace Lily care: indoor plant with elegant white sail flowers, purifies indoor air. Loves partial shade and humidity, easy to grow.
Characteristics
Scientific nameSpathiphyllum wallisii
Height40-65 cm
Sunlightmezz'ombra
Watermedia
Soilricco drenante
Toxicitylievemente tossica
Growthmedia
Temperature18-25 °C
FloweringApr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
IrrigationWater every 5-7 days keeping the soil slightly moist: drooping leaves are a clear thirst signal.
The Peace Lily is a tropical houseplant famous for its elegant white sail-shaped flowers. It prefers filtered light, rich well-drained soil and high ambient humidity. It is also known for purifying indoor air by removing harmful substances.
Flowering season
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Practical tips
Watering
Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.
Position
Prefers mezz'ombra: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Substrate
Recommended soil: ricco drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Leaves
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feeding
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
FAQ
Why isn't my Peace Lily blooming?
It probably gets too little light: move it to a brighter spot with indirect sun and feed it every 15 days in spring and summer.
Is the Peace Lily toxic?
Yes, it is mildly toxic to people and pets: it contains calcium oxalates that irritate the mouth if chewed. Keep it out of reach of children and animals.
