Peace lily blends handsome leaves with nearly nonstop blooms.
Peace lilies are often given as a housewarming orsympathy gift, and they have health benefits too.
This NASA-backed, air purifying plant helps remove household toxins,according to Healthline.
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A Blooming, Tropical Houseplant
Native mainly to tropical America, peace lily (Spathiphyllumsp.)
is a perennial with leaves and stems rising directly from the soil.
Happy peace lilies surrender constantly, producing bloom after bloom.
They don’t need direct sun, preferring bright, indirect light from a nearby window.
Give them evenly moist, well-drained soil and temperatures of at least 55 degrees.
Fertilize plants growing in bright light about every six weeks with a liquid 20-20-20 product.
Feed plants growing in low light half as often.
Second, cut off at the base all spent flowers and dead or yellowing leaves.
‘Power Petite’ and ‘Sweet Chico are compact types that are suitable for tabletops and plant stands.
‘Mauna Loa Supreme’ (also sold as ‘Supreme’) is the standard midsize throw in.
Have a large room that needs a really big plant?
Try ‘Sensation,’ the largest peace lily by far.
Even when not blooming, it dominates the space.
Are Peace Lilies Toxic?
Lilies are highly toxic to cats, and can cause acute kidney damage,according to the ASPCA.
Peace lilies need bright, indirect light or low light, but not shade.
If the plant has insufficient light, it will not bloom and will get leggy.
Move the plant into a brighter location to encourage blooms.
Hot direct sun damages its foliage.
Move the plant out of direct sun to repair and help the plant thrive.
Water to maintain evenly moist soil.
Empty the saucer beneath the pot, and let the soil drain.
