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Spathiphyllum wallisii (Peace lily)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Spathiphyllum wallisii
Other names
Peace lily, White sails
Genus
Spathiphyllum Spathiphyllum
Species
S. wallisii - S. wallisii is a tender evergreen perennial grown as a houseplant. It has large, shiny, dark-green, lance-shaped leaves and in spring and summer, bears large flowers on stiff stems. The flower structure consists of a white spathe with a cream spadix.
Spathiphyllum wallisii is: Evergreen
Habit
Arching
Flower
White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Spathiphyllum wallisii (Peace lily) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Greenhouse, Indoor, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Grow indoors in a partially shaded position. Water regularly, applying a balanced fertiliser each month. Maintain humidity with regular misting.
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1)
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Botanical name
Spathiphyllum wallisii
Other names
Peace lily, White sails
Genus
Spathiphyllum Spathiphyllum
Species
S. wallisii - S. wallisii is a tender evergreen perennial grown as a houseplant. It has large, shiny, dark-green, lance-shaped leaves and in spring and summer, bears large flowers on stiff stems. The flower structure consists of a white spathe with a cream spadix.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Arching
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Colour
Flower
White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Spathiphyllum wallisii (Peace lily) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Greenhouse, Indoor, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Grow indoors in a partially shaded position. Water regularly, applying a balanced fertiliser each month. Maintain humidity with regular misting.
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1)
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| Soil types: | Loamy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Indoor heated (H1) | Tell us... |
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