Spathiphyllum (Peace Lilly) - Care tips

Spathiphyllum (Peace Lilly)

Plants in the genus Spathiphyllum are more commonly known as ‘Peace lilies’. Peace lilies are one of the most common houseplants because they’re easy to grow and beautiful too! This striking plant has glossy oval leaves. It can be speckled, dark green or variegated. When the plant is flowering, stems with a yellow or white cob appear, which makes her extra pretty.

Spathiphyllum plant care tips

The Peace Lily is a tropical, evergreen plant that thrives on the forest floor, where they receive filtered sunlight and high humidity. Replicating these conditions in your home will make your Spathiphyllum a happy and healthy plant.

Light and placement for Spathiphyllum

Because the Spathiphyllum is a tropical plant, this beauty likes a temperature above 16C and wants to stay away from cold and drafty windows as far as possible. A bright spot will do perfectly, but avoid placing your Peace Lily in direct sunlight, it may cause sunburn on the leaves.

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Water

When it comes to watering your Spathiphyllum, consistency is key! Keep the soil of your green beauty moist, but do not overwater. Luckily, Peace Lilies can take a beating and can tolerate a short time of dry soil, but their leaves will start to brown if you neglect her for too long! Also, the Spathiphyllum is a sensitive type. The chemicals in regular tap water may cause brown leaf tips. Try using filtered, room-temperature water!

Nutrition

You only have to fertilise your Spathiphyllum occasionally. To encourage her to grow in spring and summer you can give her some PLNTS nutrition every 6 weeks. During winter, you can hold off on fertilising.

Propagating Spathiphyllum

Spathiphyllum can't be propagated via leaf or stem cuttings, but they can easily be propagated by division during any season. It’s an easy process that gives you a new plant in 3 simple steps! Remove your plant from its pot and carefully loosen the soil around the roots. Use your fingers to pull the roots apart in search of a clump of roots with several leaves. Using clean, sharp cutting shears, cut any roots connecting the leafy section to the mother plant. Place your new plant in a fresh pot of soil and give her a good splash of water!

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Most common pests on Spathiphyllum

The main pests and diseases that can affect your Spathiphyllum are aphids, mealy bugs, and spider mites. Take a close look at your beloved plant, if needed use a magnifying glass. Do you spot a sticky and glistening layer on the leaf? You are probably dealing with aphids! Are the symptoms of your plant more visible in the looks of your plant, like yellow or brown leaves? Then it might be mealy bugs or spider mites who are attacking your plant. Check our PLNTSdoctor page to recognise and eliminate your plant pests!

Are Spathiphyllum poisonous for your pets or children?

Unfortunately, the Spathiphyllum is mildly poisonous. The plant can cause stomach and respiratory irritation if ingested. Always keep your plant out of reach of (small) children and pets!

Spathiphyllum plant for sale

At PLNTS.com you can buy different types of Spathiphyllum plants, like our variegated Spathiphyllum Diamond. Whether you like your Spathiphyllum big from the start or prefer to grow them from tiny BabyPLNTS into full-grown PLNTS - we’ve got you covered!