{"product_id":"peace-lily","title":"Peace Lily - Spathiphyllum wallisii","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePlant Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) is a graceful, low-light-tolerant houseplant known for its glossy, dark green leaves and elegant white spathe blooms. Grown in a healthy 4-inch nursery pot, this classic tropical is one of the most popular flowering houseplants in Canadian homes and offices thanks to its adaptability, air-filtering reputation, and forgiving nature. It's a wonderful choice for Vancouver homes with softer, indirect light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFeature Highlights\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy Nursery Grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-Inch Pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy Care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndoor Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBotanical Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeace Lily belongs to the Araceae family and is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. Despite the common name, it is not a true lily; the \"lily\" reference comes only from its lily-like white bloom. Spathiphyllum wallisii is one of the most widely cultivated species within this genus of shade-loving tropical understory plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeace Lily is one of the rare houseplants that flowers reliably indoors without demanding bright light, making it a favourite for offices and north-facing rooms. Its blooms, glossy foliage, and dramatic wilting-then-recovering response to thirst also make it one of the most communicative, easy-to-read plants for new plant owners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpathiphyllum wallisii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeace Lily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAraceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral and South America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical evergreen perennial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePot Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-inch nursery pot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClumping, arching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40-100 cm indoors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40-80 cm indoors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLeaf Colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark glossy green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlower Colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBloom Season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring through summer, repeat blooming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEvergreen \/ Deciduous\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIndoor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutdoor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShaded summer container plant only (Zones 11-12 for permanent outdoor growth)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11-12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePet Safe\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eToxicity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToxic to cats and dogs (calcium oxalate crystals)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDifficulty Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate, consistently moist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLight Needs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium to bright indirect light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18-27°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSoil\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, well-draining, peat-based\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced liquid, every 4-6 weeks in season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDivision at repotting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExpected Lifespan\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMany years with proper care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark green, glossy, lance-shaped leaves arch outward from a central clump, and mature plants send up slender stalks topped with a white, hood-shaped spathe surrounding a small central spike of true flowers. Blooms can last several weeks and often repeat through the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeace Lily thrives in medium to bright indirect light and tolerates lower light conditions better than most flowering houseplants, though blooming will be sparser in very dim rooms. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. This plant is famous for drooping dramatically when thirsty and perking back up within hours of watering, giving you a clear visual cue for its needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHumidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeace Lily appreciates moderate to high humidity and will develop crispy brown leaf tips in very dry air. A humidifier or occasional misting helps during Canadian winters when indoor air is driest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep this plant in a warm, stable environment between 18 and 27 degrees Celsius, away from cold drafts and air conditioning vents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rich, well-draining potting mix that retains some moisture, such as a peat-based blend, suits Peace Lily well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed with a diluted, balanced liquid fertilizer every four to six weeks during spring and summer to support healthy growth and blooming, tapering off in fall and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRepotting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepot every one to two years in spring, or once roots crowd the pot, moving up only one size at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePruning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim spent flower stalks at the base once blooms fade, and remove any yellowing or damaged leaves to keep the plant looking tidy and encourage new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePropagation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeace Lily is easily propagated by division at repotting time, separating rooted sections of the clump and potting them individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant grows at a moderate pace, producing new leaves and occasional blooms throughout the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMature Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndoors, Peace Lily typically reaches 40 to 100 centimetres in height and spread, depending on pot size and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIndoor Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeace Lily is an excellent year-round indoor plant across Canada, tolerating the lower light levels of many homes and offices while still rewarding consistent care with attractive blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOutdoor Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn British Columbia's climate, Peace Lily can be moved to a shaded, sheltered outdoor spot for the summer months, but it has no frost tolerance and must return indoors before nights turn cool in fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlowering Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeace Lily produces elegant white spathes, technically a modified leaf surrounding a small central flower spike, most commonly in spring and summer, with the potential for repeat blooms under good light and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePet Safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeace Lily contains calcium oxalate crystals and is considered toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, potentially causing oral irritation, drooling, and vomiting. Keep it away from pets that like to nibble on leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAir Purifying Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeace Lily was one of the species included in NASA's Clean Air Study and was shown to help remove certain common indoor air pollutants, making it one of the more well-documented air-filtering houseplants available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrooping leaves almost always signal the plant needs water and typically recover within a few hours of a thorough watering. Brown leaf tips point to low humidity or a buildup of minerals from tap water, while yellowing leaves can indicate overwatering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePest Management\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeace Lily is fairly pest-resistant, though mealybugs and spider mites can occasionally appear, especially in dry indoor air. Wipe leaves periodically and treat any infestation promptly with insecticidal soap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyling Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glossy dark foliage and white blooms suit both minimalist and classic interiors alike. Peace Lily looks especially elegant in a simple ceramic pot on a low shelf, bathroom corner, or shaded office desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow-light rooms, offices, bathrooms with humidity, and anyone shopping our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eflowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/air-purifying-plants\"\u003eair purifying plants\u003c\/a\u003e collections for an easy-care bloomer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeasonal Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth and blooming are most active in spring and summer, when regular watering and feeding support new leaves and flowers. In fall and winter, water slightly less often and keep the plant away from cold drafts as growth slows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is my Peace Lily drooping?\u003c\/strong\u003e Drooping almost always means the plant is thirsty and needs a thorough watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Peace Lily toxic to pets?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it contains calcium oxalate crystals and is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Peace Lily purify the air?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it was included in NASA's Clean Air Study for its ability to filter certain indoor pollutants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to bright indirect light is ideal; avoid direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy won't my Peace Lily bloom?\u003c\/strong\u003e Low light and infrequent feeding are the most common reasons for sparse blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil consistently moist, watering as soon as the leaves begin to droop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are the leaf tips turning brown?\u003c\/strong\u003e Low humidity or mineral buildup from tap water are common causes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I propagate Peace Lily?\u003c\/strong\u003e By dividing the root clump at repotting time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big does it get indoors?\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 40 to 100 centimetres tall and wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Peace Lily live outdoors in BC?\u003c\/strong\u003e Only temporarily in summer shade; it cannot tolerate frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Peace Lily is nursery-grown and carefully inspected before shipping so it arrives healthy, hydrated, and ready to bloom. 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