Spathiphyllum Wallisii (aka Peace Lily).

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Peace Lilies are a popular choice for both offices and homes. When it comes to indoor plants, peace lily plants are some of the easiest to care for, mainly due to the fact they “tell you” when they need more water. Nevertheless, take a look at our care guide below:

Water

Peace Lilies let you know very quickly if they need watering as the leaves and stalks tend to quickly droop when dry but later revive when watered. Keep the soil evenly moist allowing for a thin layer of the soil to dry out between watering. Avoid overwatering as this can quickly lead to root rot – dark brown leaf tips are a good indication that the plant is getting too much water.

Light

Best suited in filtered to moderate light conditions, but can tolerate low light conditions. It is worth noting that if placed in an area with too much or too little light the leaves are likely to turn yellow. Avoid direct sunlight as this can cause the leaves to scorch. 

Humidity

Being tropical plants Peace Lilies are best suited in temperatures between 18-24°c with medium humidity.
This can be achieved by placing the container on a tray filled with wet gravel.

Feed

Use a liquid fertilizer diluted by half once or twice a month during the spring and summer months to encourage new growth and flowering.

A little extra…

Remove any dead leaves or spent flowers by making a nice clean cut close to the base of the plant to encourage further growth. Repot every 1-2 years to prevent the plant from becoming pot bound. Green flowers can either be a sign of too much light or too much feed encouraging the plant to photosynthesise more.

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