Peace lilies are stately plants that love shade and, in addition to easy to carealso excellent for purify the air in a home or office. The intense green of the leaves and the white flowers add a touch of elegance to any environment.
What is a Peace Lily
Native to tropical climates, peace lilies grow on the forest floor and are used to a lot of shade. But they bloom better when exposed to direct morning light a few hours a day. At home, they can reach 40 cm in height.
Despite the name, peace lilies are not true lilies, they are from the Araceae family, but they have this name because their flowers resemble lily flowers, such as the calla lily (or lily of the Nile) .
Like Anthurium, which is in the same family, the white part of the peace lily is not its flower. This part is its inflorescence, the bract, the leaf from which the flower is born, which is this stem that grows in the middle, called the spadix.
How to Care for a Peace Lily
Light
The Peace Lily grows best in medium or bright indirect light. Never allow your plant to receive direct sunlight as the leaves can burn.
Water
Keep a regular watering schedule and keep your peace lily moist but not soggy. This is not a drought tolerant plant, but it doesn’t suffer too much if you forget to water it every now and then. Prolonged periods of dryness can result in brown leaf tips or edges. Allow the top half of the soil to dry out between waterings.
Moisture
Like many tropical houseplants, the Peace Lily prefers a location with plenty of moisture. If the edges of the leaves begin to curl or brown, spray them with warm water regularly or place a humidifier nearby. Your bathroom or kitchen are perfect spots for your Peace Lily because these areas tend to be more humid.
Temperature
Your lily prefers medium temperatures, around 20°C. They are sensitive to cold drafts and heat during the winter months, so keep them away from windows and heaters so they stay healthier.
Fertilizer
Use a general houseplant fertilizer every month during spring and summer. No fertilizer is needed in winter when plant growth naturally slows down.
care
The Peace Lily is considered toxic to animals and humansso be careful with children and pets!
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