How to Care for Spathiphyllum wallisii (Peace lily)
Korean name: 스파티필럼
An air-purifying plant with beautiful white flowers. It is one of the best air-purifying plants selected by NASA, removing harmful substances like formaldehyde and benzene.
Key facts
- Category: Air-purifying plant
- Family: Araceae
- Difficulty: Easy
- Where to keep: indoors
- Native to: Tropical America
- Growth rate: Moderate
- Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
- Air purifying: Helps clean indoor air.
- Flower meaning: Peace, purity
- Traits: air purifying, white flower, shade, NASA recommended
- Also known as: Peace lily
Care Guide
- Light: Grows well in low light.
- Watering: Water when the soil surface is dry. Drooping leaves indicate a need for water.
- Soil: General potting soil
- Humidity: Prefers high humidity
- Temperature: 18~30°C
- Fertilizer: Once a month in spring and summer
Detailed care guide
Peace lily is prized for its beautiful white blooms and its ability to filter harmful substances from the air, making it a popular air-purifying plant that keeps indoor spaces fresh.
Watering
It's best to water when the soil surface is dry. If the leaves droop, that's a sign it needs water, so check on it. Watering too often can turn the leaves yellow, while too little water can make the leaf tips turn brown.
Light
Peace lily grows well even in low light, so it's easy to care for in indoor spaces that don't get much sun. If light is insufficient, the leaves and stems tend to stretch out, so avoid keeping it somewhere too dark.
Humidity
It likes high humidity. If humidity is low, the leaf tips can dry out, so mist it often or maintain indoor humidity to keep it healthy.
Temperature
It grows well at indoor temperatures of 18–30°C. Outside that range, growth can be affected, so avoid places that are too cold or too hot.
A common first-timer mistake
Beginners often make the mistake of watering too often at first. Always check that the soil surface is dry before watering.
If you have pets
If pets eat peace lily, it may cause mild symptoms like vomiting or diarrhea. It's safest to keep it out of reach of chewing pets.
Care by Season
In spring and summer, growth speeds up, so fertilizing about once a month is good. In winter, growth slows, so space out watering and fertilizing more. Remember to adjust light and temperature as the seasons change too.
Common Problems and Fixes
Yellow or mushy leaves can be caused by overwatering. Brown leaf tips or drooping can point to dryness or low humidity. If light is too weak, the stems can stretch out, so keep it somewhere bright.
Repotting and Propagation
Repot once the roots fill the pot. Standard indoor potting soil works fine. The easiest way to propagate it is by dividing a large clump and replanting the sections.
Who It's For
Peace lily is easy to care for, making it a great choice for plant beginners. It's especially recommended for anyone interested in air purification, or anyone looking for a plant that thrives even in low-light indoor spaces.
Written by AI from the care facts in this entry. Treat it as a starting point.
Common questions
How often should you water Spathiphyllum wallisii?
Water when the soil surface is dry. Drooping leaves indicate a need for water. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.
Where should you keep Spathiphyllum wallisii?
It likes Grows well in low light.. You can grow it indoors. Use General potting soil.
Is Spathiphyllum wallisii safe around pets?
Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
Is Spathiphyllum wallisii good for beginners?
Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 18~30°C. Humidity: Prefers high humidity. Fertilise Once a month in spring and summer.