Peace lily | Spathiphyllum wallisii Sweet Lauretta – Indoor Plants

Peace lily | Spathiphyllum wallisii Sweet Lauretta is an evergreen perennial, faster growing indoor plant. It has darker, glossier, longer and wider leaves with larger flowers. The white flowers of the Peace Lily  Sweet Lauretta spread a very pleasant scent. According to a NASA clean air study, Peace lily Plant can filter benzene, formaldehyde, and xylene from the air. It is mildly toxic to humans and animals when ingested. The peace lily contains calcium oxalate crystals, which can cause skin irritation, a burning sensation in the mouth, difficulty swallowing, and nausea. Keep it away from children and pets.

Scientific Name: Spathiphyllum wallisii Sweet Lauretta
Common Names: Peace lily, white sails, or spathe flower.

How to grow and maintain Peace lily | Spathiphyllum wallisii Sweet Lauretta:

Light:
It thrives best in bright light, but no direct sun. Direct sunlight will burn the leaves. This plant will tolerate low light but may bloom poorly.

Soil:
It grows well in a well-drained, peat-based potting mix with perlite is ideal or other peat based mixes.

Water:
Water your plant regularly during the growing season and always keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. You can allow the top 1 inch of soil to dry out between each watering. During the winter months, reduce watering.

Temperature:
It prefers average room temperatures of 65 °F – 75°F / 18 – 24°C. Avoid lower than 55°F/12°C in the winter.

Humidity:
The peace lily is especially sensitive to dry air and should be kept on trays of moist pebbles throughout the year. The leaves should also be mist-sprayed frequently. It needs a relative humidity of 40% or higher.

Fertilizer:
Fertilize monthly in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertilizer that includes micronutrients, using half the recommended strength. Yellow edges on leaves are an indication of nutrient deficiency.

Propagation:
It can be easily propagated by division in the spring. Pull rhizomes apart gently, making sure that each piece has at least two or three leaves attached. Plant individual pieces in 3 inches pots of either of the recommended potting mixture, burying each piece at the same depth as the entire rhizome was planted. Try not to apply any fertilizer to the newly potted rhizome sections for three months.

Pests and Diseases:
There is no serious pest or disease problems. Watch for Red spider mites and mealybug.