Peace Lily Plant (Spathiphyllum Mauna Loa)
Common Name: Peace Lily
Botanical Name: Spathiphyllum Mauna Loa
Common Name:
White Flag
Mauna Loa
Care & Growth:
Watering:
One of the most common mistakes in the care of peace lilies is over-watering. Peace lilies are far more tolerant of under-watering than over-watering, which is one of the most common reasons for a peace lily to die. Because of this, you should never water peace lily plants on a schedule. Rather, you should check them once a week to see if they need to be watered...
Peace Lily Plant (Spathiphyllum Mauna Loa)
Common Name: Peace Lily
Botanical Name: Spathiphyllum Mauna Loa
Common Name:
White Flag
Mauna Loa
Care & Growth:
Watering:
One of the most common mistakes in the care of peace lilies is over-watering. Peace lilies are far more tolerant of under-watering than over-watering, which is one of the most common reasons for a peace lily to die. Because of this, you should never water peace lily plants on a schedule. Rather, you should check them once a week to see if they need to be watered.
Light:
Peace lilies enjoy medium to low light. Peace lilies that are placed in more light tend to produce the lovely white spathes and flowers more, while peace lilies in low light will bloom less and will look more like a traditional foliage plant.
Temperature:
‘Peace lilies’ enjoy warm conditions between 68 and 85F during the day and no more than a 10-degree drop at night.
Feeding:
Peace lilies are not heavy feeders, so fertilize only occasionally. To encourage spring and summer growth, fertilize every 6 weeks or so with a balanced houseplant fertilizer starting in late winter.
Medical Importance:
The peace lily is one of the most common household plants Poison Control is called about.
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