Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum Wallisii)

Peace Lily. A plant with dark green leaves in an almond shape. Its flowers are white standing upright with one petal and a spiky cream-white stamp in the middle attached to long stalks. Source

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The Peace Lily prefers bright indirect light. It can adapt to lower light conditions. Direct sunlight will burn the plant. Peace Lily thrives in temperatures between 18°C and 24°C. It can survive temperatures as low as 0°C. The plant is used to a high humidity environment. Make sure to mist the plant regularly or use humidifiers.

Care

The Peace Lily needs to be watered twice a week. Water it when the top soil is dry and make sure the plant is not standing in water. Mist the plant every week as it prefers high humidity. The plant can be fertilized every 11 days. Make sure to clean the leaves every month for better light uptake.

Common Issues

Drooping Leaves

The reasons for drooping leaves can be:

  • overwatering
  • direct light
  • suboptimal temperature
  • suboptimal humidity
  • pests

Yellow Leaves

When leaves age they naturally turn yellow. But yellowing might also be caused by other factors like:

  • overwatering or underwatering
  • lighting issues
  • pests