Spathiphyllum wallisii 🌿
Commonly known as the Peace Lily, this is a popular indoor flowering houseplant valued for its elegant white blooms and air-purifying reputation.
Key Features
- Family: Araceae
- Leaves: Glossy, dark green, lance-shaped
- Flowers: White spathes with a central spadix
- Bloom time: Can flower multiple times a year indoors
- Growth habit: Clumping, upright
Care Guide
🌤 Light
- Bright, indirect light is best
- Tolerates low light (may bloom less)
- Avoid direct sunlight (leaf scorch)
💧 Water
- Keep soil consistently moist, not soggy
- Water when top inch of soil feels dry
- Leaves droop when thirsty—perk up after watering
🌱 Soil
- Well-draining, peat-based houseplant mix
- Good drainage holes are important
🌡 Temperature & Humidity
- Ideal: 65–80°F (18–27°C)
- Loves humidity (bathrooms are great)
- Avoid cold drafts
🌸 Fertilizer
- Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer
- Reduce feeding in winter
Blooming Tips
- Give brighter indirect light
- Avoid overwatering
- Remove spent flowers to encourage new blooms
Common Issues
- Brown tips: Low humidity or fluoride in tap water
- Yellow leaves: Overwatering
- No blooms: Not enough light or nutrients
⚠️ Safety Note
Peace lilies are toxic if ingested by pets or humans—keep out of reach of children and animals.
If you want, I can create a quick care cheat sheet or help troubleshoot a specific issue (yellowing leaves, no flowers, drooping, etc.).
