Peace Lily - Spathiphyllum wallisii

Plant Overview

The 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.

• Live Plant
• Healthy Nursery Grown
• 4-Inch Pot
• Easy Care
• Indoor Plant

Botanical Information

Peace 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.

Why You'll Love This Plant

Peace 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.

Specifications

Plant Features

Dark 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.

Plant Care Guide

Light Requirements

Peace 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.

Water Requirements

Keep 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.

Humidity

Peace 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.

Temperature

Keep this plant in a warm, stable environment between 18 and 27 degrees Celsius, away from cold drafts and air conditioning vents.

Soil

A rich, well-draining potting mix that retains some moisture, such as a peat-based blend, suits Peace Lily well.

Fertilizer

Feed 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.

Repotting

Repot every one to two years in spring, or once roots crowd the pot, moving up only one size at a time.

Pruning

Trim 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.

Propagation

Peace Lily is easily propagated by division at repotting time, separating rooted sections of the clump and potting them individually.

Growth Rate

This plant grows at a moderate pace, producing new leaves and occasional blooms throughout the warmer months.

Mature Size

Indoors, Peace Lily typically reaches 40 to 100 centimetres in height and spread, depending on pot size and growing conditions.

Indoor Care

Peace 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.

Outdoor Care

In 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.

Flowering Information

Peace 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.

Pet Safety

Peace 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.

Air Purifying Benefits

Peace 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.

Common Problems

Drooping 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.

Pest Management

Peace 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.

Styling Ideas

The 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.

Perfect For

Low-light rooms, offices, bathrooms with humidity, and anyone shopping our flowering plants or air purifying plants collections for an easy-care bloomer.

Seasonal Care

Growth 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my Peace Lily drooping? Drooping almost always means the plant is thirsty and needs a thorough watering.

Is Peace Lily toxic to pets? Yes, it contains calcium oxalate crystals and is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed.

Does Peace Lily purify the air? Yes, it was included in NASA's Clean Air Study for its ability to filter certain indoor pollutants.

How much light does it need? Medium to bright indirect light is ideal; avoid direct sun.

Why won't my Peace Lily bloom? Low light and infrequent feeding are the most common reasons for sparse blooming.

How often should I water it? Keep the soil consistently moist, watering as soon as the leaves begin to droop.

Why are the leaf tips turning brown? Low humidity or mineral buildup from tap water are common causes.

How do I propagate Peace Lily? By dividing the root clump at repotting time.

How big does it get indoors? Typically 40 to 100 centimetres tall and wide.

Can Peace Lily live outdoors in BC? Only temporarily in summer shade; it cannot tolerate frost.

Why Buy From Us

Each Peace Lily is nursery-grown and carefully inspected before shipping so it arrives healthy, hydrated, and ready to bloom. Our Vancouver-based team understands BC's indoor growing conditions and is here to help after your purchase.

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