World Plants

Spathiphyllum wallisii 'Variegata' (Peace Lily)

Family	Araceae
Genus	Spathiphyllum
Species	wallisii
Cultivar	'Variegata'
Category	Tropicals
Origin	Colombia and greater South America.
Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer	Toxic if ingested. Keep away from household pets and small children.

USDA Hardiness Zone	12
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone	Requires cool season proetection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Zone	H1b
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)	13
Temperature (°F)	55
Height	45 cm - 60 cm
Spread	1.8 - 2.4 m
Growth	Medium
Flowering Period	January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

ID Characteristic	Showy solitary terminal blooms with large pistils.
Shape	Erect bushy.
Landscape	Cut flowers, as a potted patio or indoor plant, as a tropical accent plant or as a specimen.
Propagation	Division.
Cultivation	Plant in partial to full shade in consistently moist but well-draining humus-rich soil with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5.
Pests	None known.
Notable Specimens	Muttart Conservatory, Edmondton, Alberta, Canada.
Habitat	Moist shady forest edges.
Leaf Description	Smooth, glaborous, waxy pinnate leaves with pronounced venation. Can be variegated or homogenous.
Flower Description	Open tube-shaped flowers that consist of one pinnate teardrop-shaped petal lightly wrapped around a single fleshy pistil.
Colour Description	Deep green foliage that may be variegated with a creamy off-white. Showy cream to off-white blooms with a dull yellow pistil. Dark green flower stems.
Texture Description	Smooth, waxy.