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Other common names peace lily white sails
Family Araceae
Genus Spathiphyllum are evergreen rhizomatous perennials with lance-shaped leaves and tiny white flowers borne in a dense spike within an ovate, white, hood-like spathe
Details S. wallisii is an evergreen perennial with erect, lance-shaped, glossy dark green leaves, and ovate white flowering spathes to 15cm in length, each with a slender cream spadix within
Plant range Colombia C America
Foliage Evergreen
Habit Clump-forming
Toxicity All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested, skin and eye irritant
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H1B
Partial Shade
Aspect North-facing or South-facing or West-facing or East-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Chalk
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 0.1-0.5 metres
Ultimate spread 0.1-0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height 5-10 years
Cultivation Under glass grow in partial shade. Flowering may suffer in deep shade. Use loam-based or loam-less compost. During growth, water and mist freely; maintain a high humidity. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Pot on when root growth has overfilled the container. Suitable as a houseplant. May be grown outdoors in frost free conditions
Propagation Propagate by division in winter or immediately after flowering
Suggested planting locations and garden types Low Maintenance Patio & Container Plants Sub-tropical
Pruning No pruning required
Pests Generally pest free
Diseases Generally disease free
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