Spathiphyllum cannifolium (Spatheflower, Peace Lily, White Flag, White Sails)
Botanical Information
| Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Spathiphyllum |
| Species | cannifolium |
| Synonyms | Anthurium dechardii, Dracunculus cannifolius, Philodendron cannifolium, Pothos cannifolius, Pothos leucophaeus, Pothos odoratus, Spathiphyllum bonplandii, Spathiphyllum candicans, Spathiphyllum canniforme, Spathiphyllum dechardii |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to tropical regions of the Americas and southeastern Asia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10b - 12 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1b - H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 1 - 15 |
| Temperature (°F) | 33.8 - 59 |
| Height | 50 cm |
| Spread | 60 - 90 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | An evergreen clump-forming, herbaceous shrub, growing up to 50 cm tall and about 60 - 90 cm wide. |
| Landscape | Shady borders of gardens or as a houseplant. Thrives better under average indoor conditions than many other houseplants. Plant commonly grown indoors for it’s ability to remove toxins from the air. |
| Propagation | By division of clumps. |
| Cultivation | Grow in moist soils and well-drained soils. Water and fertilize regularly, however do not over water or over feeding the plants as both can damage the roots. Place plants away from intense sun, best under bright indirect light with high humidity and well-drained soil. |
| Pests | Mealybugs. |
| Notable Specimens | Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. |
| Leaf Description | Large and glossy, oval shaped, dark green leaves with sunken leaf vein. |
| Flower Description | Inflorescence spathe is large, pale yellow to ivory colour, folding backwards in order to expose the spadix. The spadix is slender and ivory in colour. |
| Colour Description | Leaves are dark green and the flowers are white. |
| Texture Description | Leaves are glossy. |
Photographs
Spathiphyllum cannifolium, form, Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
Spathiphyllum cannifolium, leaf, Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
Spathiphyllum cannifolium, flower, Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.