Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) is a beginner-friendly plant that needs only a simple routine. Dark glossy leaves with elegant white blooms. Droops visibly when thirsty, so it tells you exactly when to water.
Buy peace lily online from our store, and use this guide for everything from light and watering to common problems and propagation.
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Why Choose This Plant?
Key benefits: flowers indoors, top air purifier. Its white blooms stand out in dim corners, which makes it popular for bedrooms and shaded living rooms.
Peace lily is a beginner-friendly plant that needs only a simple routine, and it stays a manageable size: a mature plant reaches about 40-70 cm. Good spots include: living room, bedroom, office.
Every plant we ship is healthy, well rooted and supplied in a nursery pot, so you can start growing it as soon as it arrives.
Plant Details at a Glance
- Botanical name: Spathiphyllum wallisii
- Also known as: White Sails
- Care level: Easy
- Mature size: 40-70 cm
- Best placement: Living room, bedroom, office
- Light: Low to medium indirect
- Watering: Twice a week in summer; weekly in winter
- Pet safety: Toxic
Peace Lily Care Guide
Light Requirements
Light requirement: low to medium indirect. Place it about a metre from a bright window, away from harsh afternoon sun that can scorch the leaves. Rotate the pot every couple of weeks so every side gets even light and the plant grows straight.
Watering Schedule
Recommended watering: twice a week in summer; weekly in winter. Always check the soil with a finger before watering: if the top 2-3 cm is still damp, wait a few more days. Water thoroughly until it drains from the holes, then empty the saucer. Reduce watering in winter, when growth slows.
Soil and Potting Mix
Recommended mix: Well-draining mix: 40% garden soil, 30% cocopeat, 20% vermicompost, 10% perlite. Choose a pot only 2-3 cm wider than the root ball, with drainage holes. Repot every one to two years in spring or early monsoon, when roots start circling the pot or growing out of the holes.
Fertilizer and Feeding
Diluted organic liquid feed or 1 tbsp vermicompost every 4-6 weeks in growing season (Mar-Sep); none in winter. Always water the plant before feeding, and never apply more than the recommended amount.
Temperature and Climate
Ideal temperature range: 18-32?C. Indoor plants enjoy the same temperatures we do. Keep it away from air-conditioner vents, heaters and cold drafts, and avoid sudden temperature changes, which can cause leaf drop.
How to Propagate It at Home
Divide a mature clump into two or three sections during repotting, making sure each section has roots and a few leaves.
Propagating is a simple, low-cost way to fill more pots or share plants with friends and family.
Common Peace Lily Problems and Solutions
The most common issue is brown tips from dry air or tap water. Our pro tip: water when leaves just begin to droop.
Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth every few weeks and check the undersides for mealybugs and spider mites. If you spot pests, spray a mild neem oil solution every 7-10 days until they are gone.
Where to Place It and Pet Safety
Best spots: living room, bedroom, office. Keep it out of reach of pets and small children, and contact a vet if any part is chewed or swallowed.
What You Will Receive
You will receive one live, healthy plant in a nursery pot, packed securely to arrive in good condition. Plants are natural products, so leaf size, shape and pattern can vary slightly from the photos.
To keep it thriving, we suggest pairing it with: potting mix + vermicompost + perlite from our store.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my peace lily drooping?
Drooping usually means thirst, so water thoroughly and it should perk up within hours. If the soil is already wet, check for root rot and let the soil dry out.
How often should I water this plant?
Our recommended schedule: twice a week in summer; weekly in winter. Always adjust to the season and check the soil first.
Is this plant good for beginners?
Peace lily is a beginner-friendly plant that needs only a simple routine. Follow the care guide above and you should see steady growth.
Want to learn more about the botany? Read the Spathiphyllum wallisii overview on Wikipedia.
Explore more indoor plants in our store, or pair peace lily with Rubber Plant and Areca Palm.
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