The Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) is one of the most popular houseplants for rooms with limited natural light, grown for its glossy, deep green leaves and elegant white spathes.

It has a clump-forming, upright habit and flowers mainly from spring to summer, with occasional blooms into autumn. The white flowers rise above lance-shaped foliage that stays attractive all year round, making this a reliable evergreen for any room.

It arrives as an established plant in a 1 litre pot, ready for a bedroom, bathroom, home office or living room where light is low to bright but indirect. Keep it out of direct sun, which scorches the leaves, and water when the top of the compost feels dry, as the leaves droop noticeably when thirsty but recover within hours of watering. Misting occasionally helps in a dry room.

This is an easy, low maintenance houseplant that is also widely recognised for helping filter indoor air. Spathiphyllum is toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, and can be a skin and eye irritant, so keep it out of reach of pets.

Cultural Information

• Common Name: Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii)
• Fully Grown Height and Spread: Approx. 30-60cm tall and 30-45cm wide (variety dependent)
• Growth Habit: Clump-forming, upright evergreen perennial
• Perfect For: Bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices and living rooms with low light
• Foliage: Deep green, glossy, lance-shaped leaves
• Flowering Time: Spring to summer, with occasional autumn blooms
• Flower Colour: White
• Planting Position: Low to bright indirect light; avoid direct sun
• Hardiness: An indoor plant only, needing a warm room and temperatures above about 12°C
• Maintenance: Low maintenance; water when the top of the compost feels dry and mist occasionally
• Type: Evergreen houseplant