Perennials, Tropicals > Spathiphyllum > Spathiphyllum wallisii > Spathiphyllum wallisii
Spathiphyllum wallisii
Peace Lily
Origin: South America.
| Family |
| Araceae |
| Genus |
| Spathiphyllum |
| Species |
| wallisii |
| Category |
| Perennials, Tropicals |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 10b - 12 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1b - H2 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| 1 - 15 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 33.8 - 59 |
| Height |
| Up to 90 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| 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. |
| Cultivation |
| Grows best in partial to full shade with acidic, well-drained soil. Water thoroughly, but do not allow soil to become soggy. Reduce watering in autumn and winter. Protect from high winds and direct sunlight. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| Mealybugs. |
| Leaf Description |
| Stiletto-shaped or elliptic, wide, and strongly veined, arching away from the plant. Leaves grow up to 15 cm long and 8 cm wide growing on 15 cm long stalks. |
| Flower Description |
| Fragrant flowers are produced from the centre of the plant on 20 - 25 cm long stalks. Bloom consists of a single spathe that surrounds the protruding spadix that is densely covered in tiny, true flowers. |
| Colour Description |
| Leaves are dark green and the flowers are white. |
| Texture Description |
| Leaves are glossy. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. |
| Propagation |
| By division of clumps. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| Plant contains calcium oxalates, so it is toxic to humans, cats, and dogs. Sap is also a skin irritant. Keep away from children and pets, and wash hands thoroughly after handling. Removes airborne toxins such as formaldehyde, ammonia and carbon monoxide when grown indoors. |
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