Peace Lily

Spathiphyllum wallisii

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Overview

The Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum), an elegant evergreen perennial, thrives in partial shade, preferring moist, well-drained soil. Renowned for its glossy, lance-shaped leaves reaching 6-8 inches long, and its striking white spathes that envelop subtle spadix flowers. Typically reaching 1-4 feet in height, this plant purifies indoor air and requires minimal maintenance. Ideal for understory planting and indoor settings, it adds a tranquil aesthetic to any landscape or interior.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater MediumZones 9–11Climate Subtropical

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) — and its striking white spathes that envelop subtle spadix flowers

Culture

Sun: Deep Shade, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 12–18 Inches
Mature width: 12–18 Inches

Classification

Family: Araceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) — offering both beauty and practical benefits; lance-shaped leaves reaching 6-8 inches long

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) — mirroring their native habitat; these perennials are indigenous to tropical regions of the Americas and Southeast Asia

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) — Indoor plantings benefit from regular misting; lending consistent visual interest.<br><br>For optimal growth

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) — The Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum); and its striking white spathes that envelop subtle spadix flowers, image 55

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) — white flowers in the garden; peace Lilies favor partial to full shade conditions, as excessive sunlight can scorch their

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) — perennial with white blooms; mirroring their native habitat

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) — perennial for deep shade or shade; offering both beauty and practical benefits

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) — an elegant evergreen perennial; well-draining soil with a pH slightly acidic to neutral.<br><br>As an, image 56

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) — lance-shaped leaves reaching 6-8 inches long; indoor plantings benefit from regular misting, image 57

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) — and its striking white spathes that envelop subtle spadix flowers; white flowers in the garden, image 58

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) — making it a versatile option for landscape design; ideal for understory planting and indoor settings, it adds, image 63

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) — is a timeless and elegant choice that adds a touch of tranquility to any garden or indoor space; use lukewarm, image 61

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) — These perennials are indigenous to tropical regions of the Americas and Southeast Asia; perennial with white, image 62

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) — well-draining soil with a pH slightly acidic to neutral.<br><br>As an evergreen; as overwatering can lead to, image 65

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) — Peace Lilies favor partial to full shade conditions, as excessive sunlight can scorch their leaves; with, image 64

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) — Typically reaching 1-4 feet in height, this plant purifies indoor air and requires minimal maintenance, image 59

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) — Ideal for understory planting and indoor settings, it adds a tranquil aesthetic to any landscape or interior, image 60

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) — Indoor plantings benefit from regular misting; lending consistent visual interest.<br><br>For optimal growth, image 72

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) — the Peace Lily remains vibrant throughout the year; perennial for deep shade or shade, image 66

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) — with flowering periods lasting from early spring to late fall; is a timeless and elegant choice that adds a, image 67

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) — The captivating white blooms can last for weeks, image 68

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) — lending consistent visual interest.<br><br>For optimal growth; peace Lilies have been recognized by NASA for, image 69

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) — mirroring their native habitat; these perennials are indigenous to tropical regions of the Americas and, image 71

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) — Peace Lilies require a humid environment; the Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum), image 70

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