Peace Lily
Spathiphyllum wallisii
5 articles about this plant
| Botanical name | Spathiphyllum wallisii |
|---|---|
| Light | Bright indirect light; tolerates low light. 6-8 hours indirect exposure ideal |
| Watering | Water when top 1-2 inches of soil dry. Every 4-7 days bright light, 5-9 days medium, 7-12 days low light |
| Humidity | 50-60% ideal; place on tray of moist pebbles |
| Temperature | 65-80°F (18-27°C); avoid below 45°F and cold drafts |
| Soil | Well-draining mix: 2 parts peat moss, 1 part pine bark, perlite, organic compost |
| Feeding | Balanced liquid fertilizer (20-20-20) every 6-8 weeks spring/summer at 1/4 strength |
| Size | 12-15 inches tall (dwarf Wallisii variety) |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Cats | ⚠️ toxic — Calcium oxalates cause oral irritation, burning, drooling, vomiting |
| Dogs | ⚠️ toxic — Calcium oxalates cause oral irritation, burning, drooling, vomiting |