Peace Lily
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Peace Lily
spathiphyllum wallisii
The Peace Lily is a beautiful plant with large green leaves and white flowers that look like sails. It loves to grow indoors and can help clean the air in your home!
Habitat: Indoor spaces, particularly in warm and humid environments.
Appearance
The Peace Lily has glossy, dark green oval leaves with prominent veins. Its striking 'flower' is actually a pure white, spoon-shaped leaf (spathe) that wraps around a cream-colored stalk of tiny true flowers (spadix). This creates a unique flag-like appearance.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderAlismatalesFamilyAraceaeGenusSpathiphyllum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
If it gets too much water, it can 'cry' water droplets from its leaves!
It can bloom beautiful white 'flowers' all year long indoors!
The white 'petal' is actually a special leaf called a spathe!
Your Peace Lily isn't a true lily; it's related to calla lilies!
Special abilities
Ability
Air Purifier
Peace Lily can filter common indoor air toxins like formaldehyde and benzene, helping it survive in varied environments.
Ability
Light Adapters
Peace Lily has strong low-light tolerance, allowing it to thrive in the dim understories of tropical forests.
Ability
Water Whisperer
Peace Lily can visibly droop when thirsty, a clever signal helping it communicate its water needs to caregivers.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-100 cm
- Spread
- 30-90 cm
- Flower Size
- 10-30 cm
- Bloom Season
- Year-round (indoors)
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Collects pollen from the tiny spadix flowers.
eaten by
Garden snail
Helix aspersa
Young leaves are sometimes nibbled by garden snails.
eaten by
Cotton aphid
Aphis gossypii
Aphids suck sap from the plant, weakening it.
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Closet PlantSpathiphyllumWhite Flag Plant
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Keep out of reach of pets and small children as they can cause mild irritation if ingested.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Peace Lily?
30-100 cm
How wide does Peace Lily spread?
30-90 cm
How big are the flowers on Peace Lily?
10-30 cm
When does Peace Lily bloom?
Year-round (indoors)
Is Peace Lily edible?
No
Is Peace Lily toxic?
Mild
What is Peace Lily's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Peace Lily pollinated?
Insect
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