Perfect for windowless rooms, bathrooms, waiting areas, reception desks, meeting rooms, library spaces, foyers, terrariums, and atriums.
The Peace Lily is an easy-to-grow indoor plant, popular for its elegant appearance and ability to remove benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene, toulene, and ammonia from the air. It prefers shade and moisture, and is best kept away from windows that get direct sunlight, as it is prone to sunburn. All parts of the plant contain calcium oxalate, which can irritate the skin, mouth, throat and eyes, so wear gloves while handling, and wash your hands after. In home offices, ensure plants are kept out of reach of children and pets.
The Peace Lily is an easy-to-grow indoor plant, popular for its elegant appearance and ability to remove benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene, toulene, and ammonia from the air. It prefers shade and moisture, and is best kept away from windows that get direct sunlight, as it is prone to sunburn. All parts of the plant contain calcium oxalate, which can irritate the skin, mouth, throat and eyes, so wear gloves while handling, and wash your hands after. In home offices, ensure plants are kept out of reach of children and pets.
Botanical name: Spathiphyllum x.
Common name(s): Peace Lily, Spath
Size: Up to 16 inches, though larger varieties can reach 6 feet.
Water: Keep soil moist at all times without overwatering.
Light: Shade or indoor lighting, or indirect natural light.
Temperature: Prefers 18°C - 27°C. May die at temperatures below 7°C.
Humidity: Prefers humidity, but will survive if it is not left to dry out.
Toxicity: Plant sap will irritate the skin, mouth, throat and eyes. Keep out of reach of children, cats and dogs.
Further reading:
Common name(s): Peace Lily, Spath
Size: Up to 16 inches, though larger varieties can reach 6 feet.
Water: Keep soil moist at all times without overwatering.
Light: Shade or indoor lighting, or indirect natural light.
Temperature: Prefers 18°C - 27°C. May die at temperatures below 7°C.
Humidity: Prefers humidity, but will survive if it is not left to dry out.
Toxicity: Plant sap will irritate the skin, mouth, throat and eyes. Keep out of reach of children, cats and dogs.
Further reading:
- NASA Clean Air Study (wikipedia.com)
- Peace Lily Care Tips: Give Peace a Chance (hgtvgardens.com)
- Peace Lily Myths and Legends (ourhouseplants.com)
Attributions: Entry image and gallery item #1 by sidereal (CC BY-NC-ND). Header image by algo (CC BY). Gallery item #2 by munaz (CC BY-SA). Gallery item #3 by layout_nu (public domain). Gallery item #4 by Anne-Marie Ladegaard (CC BY). Gallery item #5 by weimaxwei (CC BY-ND). Gallery item #6 by oimax (CC BY-ND).