The Peace Lily is one of the most popular pot plants. No wonder! After all, it is an exceptionally ornamental plant that impresses with its elegant habit, beautiful dark green leaves and exceptionally decorative white flowers with a captivating fragrance. It therefore fits perfectly into all interior styles, from classic to modern. And do you already have a horsetail in your collection? Check out our offer!

Spathiphyllum - what should we know about it?

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum), also encountered under the name wingleaf or house lily, belongs to the giant pictorial family (Araceace). It is an evergreen plant native to tropical forests. In the wild, it is found in South and Central America, where it finds its place in the shade of tall trees. Although it is difficult to find the tropical conditions that naturally surround horsetails in our homes, these flowers are perfectly at home there and can surprise us with their enchanting flowers even in winter.

How does the Spathiphyllum look like?

The Peace Lily owes its popularity mainly to its leaves and flowers. The leaves of the plant are large, lanceolate, glossy and dark green in colour. In addition, they are set on long petioles with prominent nerves. During flowering, white flowers with a delicate fragrance appear on long stems above the leaves. In appearance, they resemble wings, hence its name. The Spathiphyllum is distinguished by its dense habit and its leaves provide a contrasting backdrop to the beautiful flowers, which emit a delicate fragrance. Under the right growing conditions, the Spathiphyllum can even bloom all year round!

Spathiphyllum - how to care for it?

Spathiphyllum, is one plant that does not have exorbitant requirements. All it needs to do to repay its beautiful appearance is to follow a few rules:

✔️ position

Spathiphyllum likes partial shade. It tolerates direct light badly. Diffused light is best. Does not like draughts and frequent repositioning.

✔️ temperature

Room temperature, around 18°C to 25°C, and even lower in winter, but not exceeding sixteen degrees, is best for the Spathiphyllum.

✔️ substrate

A permeable, fertile and humus substrate should be used for the cultivation of Spathiphyllum, as this is the soil in which they grow in their natural habitat. Leafy soil combined with peat and clay and broken up with coarse sand is most desirable.

✔️ watering and fertilising

Above all, fairly high humidity is important for the Spathiphyllum. It also has a considerable water requirement. However, make sure that excess water does not accumulate at the bottom of the pot. This can lead to root rot or earthworms nesting in the substrate. Care of Spathiphyllum also requires regular spraying of the plant. It is a good idea to fertilise the plant with a suitable fertiliser, such as potting fertiliser.

The most interesting Peace Lily varieties to grow at home

Spathiphyllum, is a unique flower that enchants with its phenomenal and long flowering. With sufficient moisture, the white flowers will decorate the plant even throughout the year. Spathiphyllum comes in many varieties which differ in target height, flower size and leaf size and shape. Among the varieties, the miniature Pearl Cupido is particularly popular, reaching a height of 30 cm and distinguished by its exuberant foliage and flowers. The Bellini variety, on the other hand, does well in the shade and has small, white and rather pointed flowers. Spathiphyllum Silver Cupido, with its large, dark green leaves and small stems topped with small inflorescences, is another very interesting cultivar that is often grown indoors. The Wallis Spathiphyllum species, on the other hand, reaches an impressive size, with some varieties growing up to 180 cm.

Properties of Peace Lily

Spathiphyllum is one of the plants on the list of species and varieties that effectively influence the air quality in our homes. What is more, it occupies an important place on this list. Due to its purifying properties, it is recommended as a flower for the bedroom, where we spend a large part of our lives. It effectively absorbs toxic substances such as formaldehyde and benzene (e.g. contained in tobacco smoke). The plant also cleans the air of trichloroethene and acetone, which are emitted by televisions and monitors, and is therefore often used as an office plant. It is also an excellent plant for creating a vertical garden.

Is Peace Lily toxic?

People with young children or pets often ask the question whether Spathiphyllum is poisonous. The answer is yes, Spathiphyllum is toxic. The calcium oxalates and alkaloids contained in the sap of this plant can cause irritation of the skin and mucous membranes. Poisoning from the sap of Spathiphyllum can therefore manifest as vomiting and, in extreme cases, cardiac arrhythmia, which is extremely rare. Despite its poisonous properties, as a green plant, Spathiphyllum is perfect for our homes. As long as we do not come into direct contact with the secreted sap, we are in no danger. Therefore, all you need to do is take precautions, wear gloves when transplanting it and, in the case of children or pets, place the plant out of their reach, e.g. on an elevation.

Why doesn't the Peace Lily bloom?

Like other potted plants, the violaceous plant can be exposed to diseases and pests. If the plant is attacked by them, you will then notice a decrease in condition, a stunting of the flowering of the violaceous plant. The plant may even die. In this case, a suitable disease and pest treatment must be applied. The lack of flowering can also be caused by inadequate fertilisation - usually an excess of nitrogen, which stimulates the development of the leaves and not the flowers. Peace Lily can also fail to flower due to a too light growing position or when it is old.