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The Peace Lily is a vigorous plant with large, long, glossy, leaves.
Latin name
Spathiphyllum wallisii
Pronunciation
(“sapthi-FILL-um wall-ISS-ee-eye”)
Common name
Spathiphyllum wallisii
Origin
Venezuela and Columbia
Officially known as Spathiphyllum wallisii, the leaves typically have a deep green colour, which contrasts sharply with the pure white, arum-like flowers that are borne on slender stems. Each flower may grow up to fifteen centimetres long, contains a creamy-white, maize-like spadix and turns green with age.
Peace Lilies may not always flower indoors, as blooming depends on light and growing conditions rather than overall plant health.
There are over 50 species of Spathiphyllum, although Spathiphyllum wallisii is the most common indoor plant. Plant breeders have produced many varieties and hybrids, including giants such as “Mauna Loa” and “Sensation” as well as variegated types (that look as if they have been kept too close to a clumsy house painter).
All Spathiphyllums do well in poor light and can tolerate occasional over watering and are ideal for novice houseplant keepers.
Research conducted by NASA found the Peace Lily to be one of the top indoor plants for it’s air-cleansing abilities.
Peace Lilies (Spathiphyllum species) contain calcium oxalate crystals, which can irritate the mouth, tongue, and throat if chewed or ingested. They are toxic to cats, dogs, and humans if eaten, though not usually life-threatening. Symptoms may include drooling, mouth irritation, and difficulty swallowing. Keep them out of reach of pets and small children.
caring for your plant
Light
Low to medium light. Avoid direct sunlight as it will damage the leaves.
Watering
This is a thirsty plant so the growing medium should be kept moist at all times. Under-watering causes the plant to wilt although it usually recovers quite well when re-watered.
Pruning
This plant cannot be pruned. Dead leaves and spent flowers should be removed at their bases with a sharp knife or secateurs.
Feeding
Dilute fertilizer should be added to the water at every watering.
pest & diseases
Generally pest free, but keep a lookout for mealybugs. These should be removed by cleaning with a damp cloth or paper towel. Two-spotted spider mites may also affect the plant, especially if stressed or in bright, dry environments.
Our plants are grown in Ecoponic, an alternative to soil. Officially known as a vulkaponic substrate, it replaces traditional compost with a clean, mineral-based medium that helps protect peatlands.
According to the IUCN UK Peatland Programme, “A loss of only 5% of UK peatland carbon would be equal to the UK’s annual greenhouse gas emissions.” As well as storing carbon, the natural wetlands where peat is found are critical to the survival of plants and wildlife. Ecoponic also improves plant health and uses water more efficiently.
Find out more about Ecoponic here.
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