Peace Lily
Elegant plant known for its graceful white 'flowers' (spathes) held above glossy, dark green leaves. Excellent air purifier and tolerates lower light conditions. Adds a touch of serene beauty and sophistication. Ideal for offices, homes, and sympathy arrangements.
Decorative Features
Features glossy, deep green, lance-shaped leaves arising from the base. Produces iconic white, hood-like spathes surrounding a creamy-white spadix. Known for its elegant and calming appearance.
Care Info
Light
Prefers medium to bright indirect light but tolerates low light well (though may flower less). Avoid direct sunlight.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Prone to wilting dramatically when thirsty but usually recovers quickly after watering. Sensitive to chemicals in tap water (use filtered or rainwater if possible).
Humidity
Appreciates higher humidity but adapts to average levels. Benefits from misting.
Temperature
Prefers average to warm room temperatures (18-29°C / 65-85°F). Avoid cold drafts.
Growth Habit
Clumping growth habit. Forms dense clusters of leaves. Typically grows 30-100cm (1-3+ ft) tall, depending on the variety.
Placement Suggestions
Excellent for offices, living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms (likes humidity), low-light corners, reception areas, adding elegance to events, or as sympathy/get-well gifts.
Special Notes
Highly rated for air purification (removes benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, etc.). All parts are toxic if ingested due to calcium oxalate crystals. Brown leaf tips can indicate underwatering, low humidity, or water quality issues.