How to Grow and Care for Peace lilies

Peace lily (Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum) is a plant species that is native to southern Mexico. Peace lily is commonly cultivated as an ornamental houseplant. This species should not be grown in direct sunlight.

Peace lily is a perennial herbaceous plant that has pure-looking white flowers and shiny dark green foliage. This ornamental plant is popular as a houseplant but should be handled carefully as it is known to be toxic to pets and humans.

The peace lily gets its scientific name Spathiphyllum wallisii from a combination of the two Greek words ‘spath’ and ‘phyl’, which means spoon and leaves, respectively. The large graceful white spathe of the peace lily resembles a white flag, which is an international symbol of truce or peace.

Snow flower (Spathiphyllum floribundum) grows in Venezuela, Columbia, Peru, and Ecuador. Its oddly-shaped flowers can grow as much as 20 cm long. Snow flower has become a popular houseplant around the world because it grows well with or without direct sunlight and because it requires little care.

Peace lily 'Gorgusis No. 1' is a patented hybrid that is larger than its parent plant. It also has larger and darker leaves, which are shinier. This tropical plant is typically grown indoors in temperate climates and is celebrated for its showy flowers and ease of care.