Spathyphyllum
Pathiphyllum is a genus of about 47 species of monocotyledonous flowering plants in the family Araceae, native to tropical regions of the Americas and southeastern Asia. Certain species of Spathiphyllum are commonly known as spathe or peace lilies
Planting & CareÂ
Sunlight: Peace Lilies can live in low to bright, indirect sunlight. They’re the perfect plant to bring life to a dark room or corner. Prolonged exposure to bright direct sunlight may burn and scorch their leaves and dry out their flowers.
Soil: Peace lilies prefer a soil that can mix drainage and moisture retention. Blended potting mixes with texture are common for peace lilies, especially ones with perlite, peat moss, coir, or loam.
Watering: How to Water Peace Lilies. Peace lilies need consistently moist soil, but they definitely don’t like to sit in standing water.
Fertilizer: To keep them healthy and producing plenty of attractive spathes, fertilize peace lilies with an evenly balanced fertilizer – such as 10-10-10 NPK – or one that’s slightly higher in nitrogen. In fertilizer formulas, NPK refers to the ratio of the elements of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in the mix.
Temperature: Peace lilies prefer warm daytime temperatures between 68 and 85 °F and nighttime temperatures about 10 °F cooler. Try to avoid temperatures below 60 °F as cold damage may occur. These plants need very little fertilizer.
Pruning: Peace lily pruning should be done at the base of the plant. Cut the stalk off as close to the bottom as you can. This will make room for new stalks to emerge. Pruning a peace lily isn’t limited to the flower stalks.
