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Peace lily

Peace lily

Spathiphyllum – species and hybrids

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Plant group
Tropical foliage and flowering plant for indoors
Growth & habit
Dense clumps of long-stalked leaves; no woody trunk.
Foliage
Usually glossy green, lance-shaped to elliptical leaves with prominent veins.
Family
Arum family (Araceae)
Origin
The genus comes from tropical America and parts of the western Pacific region; houseplants are often hybrids.
Height
Often 30–100 cm; compact and substantially larger cultivars are available.
Bloom
White spathes with flower-bearing spadices, appearing repeatedly through the year in suitable conditions.
Toxicity
Not edible: calcium oxalate may irritate the mouth and skin. Wear gloves when dividing; prevent children and pets from chewing the plant.

Care calendar

Flowering / flower development

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Flower stems are possible under suitable conditions, not guaranteed every month.

Guidance for Germany and Central Europe. Position, weather, species and cultivar shift these windows; indoor and container plants also depend on their winter conditions.

Your seasonal care plan

  • January

    Maintain a bright position without cold draughts; check water needs.

  • February

    Dust leaves and inspect stalk bases for mealybugs.

  • March

    Repot carefully if roots are crowded, or divide a large clump.

  • April

    Watch new leaves and begin feeding if needed.

  • May

    Screen strong midday sunshine at the window.

  • June

    Maintain even root-ball moisture and drain excess water.

  • July

    Check water needs more often during hot weather.

  • August

    Remove unattractive flower stems close to the base.

  • September

    Reassess watering intervals as daylight decreases.

  • October

    Match feeding to actual growth.

  • November

    Keep away from radiators and monitor brown leaf tips.

  • December

    Inspect foliage and the cover pot; avoid persistent standing water.

Highlighted months are guidance, not fixed dates. Observe the plant, root ball and weather; water, feed and repot according to actual need.

Seasonal care intensity

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Dec

Seasonal guidance for Germany. Needs depend on location, weather and species. Check moisture in winter too; these markers are not a feeding schedule.

Peak care Active Reduced care

Care tips

  • Provide bright light without strong midday sun.
  • Let the surface dry slightly without drying the whole root ball.
  • Empty excess water from the cover pot.

Fruit & seeds

Fruit and seed formation

Berries may develop on the spadix after pollination; this is not the usual focus of indoor care.

Harvest and use

Not a food crop. Do not eat fruit or other plant parts.

Plant knowledge at a glance

Position, benefits & character

Position & soil

Keep warm and bright, protected from direct midday sunshine. Lower light is tolerated but may reduce flowering.

Distinctive features

The white sail is a modified leaf. Tiny true flowers cover the spadix; the spathe may later turn green.

Benefits

Calm green foliage and white spathes suit bright living spaces. The plant does not replace ventilation or technical air filtration.

Partners & symbioses

Group with other warmth-loving houseplants while leaving space to dry and inspect foliage.

Pruning & growth habit

Dense clumps of long-stalked leaves; no woody trunk.

  1. 1. Spent flower stems

    Cut a flower stalk cleanly near its base when it becomes unattractive.

  2. 2. Retain foliage

    Remove only dead or badly damaged leaves. Brown tips are a reason to review growing conditions.

Nursery forms

This overview explains nursery supply forms. It does not indicate current availability in the GREEN24 shop.

Container-grown

Common form

Rooted potted plant; check firm leaf stalks and healthy roots.

Young plant

Common form

Compact young plants develop larger clumps with suitable light.

Propagation & grafting

Propagation

Divide well-developed clumps when repotting. Each division needs healthy roots and several leaves; keep warm and evenly moist afterwards.

Grafting

Peace lily is not grown as a grafted woody plant. Division is the practical method; a detached leaf does not make a new plant.

Species & cultivars

Spathiphyllum 'Chopin'

Compact houseplant with white spathes.

Spathiphyllum 'Mauna Loa'

Larger growth and leaves than compact cultivars.

Spathiphyllum 'Domino'

Pale markings in green foliage; variegation is a cultivar trait.

Pests & diseases

These signs support an initial assessment. Different causes may look alike; choose a treatment only after identifying the problem.

Drooping leaves

Check the root ball before watering: dryness and damaged waterlogged roots can both be responsible.

Brown leaf tips

Review watering, direct sun, dry radiator air and salt accumulation.

Mealybugs

Check leaf undersides and stalk bases while dusting. Separate infested plants initially.

Hardiness · USDA

Warm indoor cultivation all year

Frost-tender. Avoid cold draughts and very cold windowsills; keep indoors through German winters.

Spathiphyllum
USDA 11a–12bNC State USDA range for outdoor cultivation in a warm climate.

USDA zones describe long-term average winter extremes. Containers, young plants, wet soil, wind and late frost need separate consideration.

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A closer look

Growth habit
Growth habit

Growth habit

Peace lily with glossy green leaves and white spathes

Botanical features vary with age, species and cultivar.

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