Botanico

Plant profile

Peace lily

Spathiphyllum wallisii Regel

Family: Araceae · Genus: Spathiphyllum

Photo of Peace lily
Image: Peter Fiskerstrand. License: Public domain. Source: Wikimedia Commons. · Wikimedia Commons

Elegant indoor plant with white spathes. Droops when thirsty and recovers quickly after watering.

From Wikipedia

Spathiphyllum wallisii, commonly known as peace lily, white sails, or spathe flower, is a very popular indoor house plant of the family Araceae. The genus name means "spathe-leaf", and the specific epithet is named after Gustav Wallis, the German plant collector. It was first described in 1877.

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Open-data facts

Life form
Perennial: a strategy for persistence.
Climate
Originating from equatorial or rainy tropical areas.
Origin / area
The typical geographical origin is: Colombia to Venezuela.
Native distribution
The plant originates from these areas: Venezuela, Northern South America, South America · Colombia, Western South America, South America.

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    Ecological interactions

    • Who feeds on it:

      Apis cerana indica, Eupanacra splendens

    • Can harbor:

      Colletotrichum plurivorum

    Basic care

    Watering
    Water regularly, especially in active growth.
    Light
    If colour fades, it usually wants a bit more brightness.
    Temperature
    Ideal in rooms that stay pleasant year-round.
    Humidity
    Dry air can crisp tips; raise humidity a little.

    Pet toxicity

    Leaves and stems are not for pets to play with or eat.

    Cats: yes (toxic). Dogs: yes (toxic).

    Sources