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Araceae
Peace Lily
Spathiphyllum wallisii
Peace, healing, sympathy, hope.
- Family
- Araceae
- Genus
- Spathiphyllum
- Native to
- Tropical Americas, Southeast Asia
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer, Year-Round Indoors
- Type
- Evergreen tropical perennial
- Height
- 30–100 cm
- Sunlight
- Low to bright indirect light
- Soil
- Rich, well-drained potting mix
- Water
- Keep evenly moist; tolerant of occasional drought
- Hardiness
- 11–12
- Lifespan
- 5+ years as houseplant
Did you know
- NASA's Clean Air Study identified the peace lily as one of the most effective houseplants for removing benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene from indoor air.
- Like its calla cousin, the white 'petal' is a spathe — the actual flowers are the tiny bumps on the central spadix.
- Peace lilies dramatically wilt when thirsty and bounce back within hours of watering, making them one of the most beginner-friendly tropicals.
- Their dark glossy leaves can absorb mold spores and use them as nutrients.
- Despite the name, they're not true lilies and are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed.
Color meanings
White
Peace and rebirth