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EmailBotanical name: Spathiphyllum
Plant type: Houseplant
Sun exposure: Shade
Flower color: White
Peace Lilies are very common houseplants because they are easy to grow. They can grow up to 16 inches, but larger ones can often reach 6 feet tall. Peace Lilies produce white flowers in the early summer and continue to bloom throughout the year.
Planting
- Plant with an all-purpose potting soil and keep it lightly moist throughout the year.
- Repotting annually in the spring is good for the lily because it will need refreshed soil.
Care
- Keep the soil moist at all times, but do not overwater.
- During the winter fertilize every 6 weeks or so.
- If you want flowers to appear, but none have, move the plant to a darker room.
Pests
Brown leaf tips are common with excessive light or over fertilization.
Recommended Varieties
Spathiphyllum Wallisii is a smaller Peace Lily reaching 12 inches tall.
Wit & Wisdom
In NASA studies, peace lilies were discovered to help control formaldehyde, benzene, and carbon monoxide from indoor air.
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Comments
Help! What shall I do about my plant?
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By Anonymous
My friend gave me a maroon, almost black, small lilly that I re-potted when root bond. The green leaves are falling sideways and turning yellow. Is it a peace lilly? What shall I do? How much soil should cover the bulb?
Sounds like you might have an
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By Almanac Staff
Sounds like you might have an Asiatic lily. See Van Bourgondien:
http://www.dutchbulbs.com/product/Asiatic_Lily_Collection/Lilies
Be sure that your Asiatic lily has "cool feet." In other words, the bulb should be planted deep enough (four to six inches) so the roots will be protected from the hot sun that the blooms adore. Water well once a week.
Good luck.
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