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Peace Lily | Spathiphyllum

The potted Peace Lily, also known as Spath or Phyllum is a great, easy to grow flowering plant.

Most varieties of this this plant grow to about about 1 1/2 to 2 feet tall with extremely large species towering up to 6 feet. The Peace Lily is known for cleaning indoor air of carbon monoxide and other pollutants like formaldehyde. This plant usually blooms in the summer but some varieties may give you occasional blooms all year long.

Temperature & Humidity
The Peace Lily only requires average room temperatures of 65-75F all year long. Also it will grow just fine with just average humidity.

Light
The Peace Lily is very forgiving and will tolerate low light. Ideally and for best growth, provide it with low to medium light during the cold months and medium to bright light during the warmers months.

Water
Keep soil slightly moist and don't allow it to dry out. Make sure to use warm/room temperature water only and do not over water.

Fertilize
Fertilize once a month during spring, summer and fall using diluted fertilizer. In winter feeding once every 6 weeks should be sufficient.
When the blossoms turn green cut off the flowering stems. The potted Peace Lily is just a great indoor house plant which with minimal care will give you beautiful flowers in early summer and come back again every summer.

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