Plant_in_Focus_-_Spathiphyllum sp

Plant in Focus – Spathiphyllum sp.

06 August 2014

 

Spathiphyllum are outstanding foliage plants that originate from Colombia and Venezuela. They produces beautiful white spathes on the end of erect stalks, resembling white flags being waved, which is why they are more commonly know as the Peace Lily. The flowers can be cut off the spathe, to avoid it dropping pollen and the spathe will continue to look good for weeks after. The Peace Lily is one of only a few plants that will reliably bloom indoors.

Health Fact: Spathiphyllum excels in the removal of alcohols, acetone, trichloroethylene, benzene and formaldehyde. Its ability to remove indoor air pollutants and its
high transpiration rate make it one of the most valuable indoor plants and the obvious choice to promote National Plants at Work Week.

Health Benefits: Spathiphyllum excels in the removal of alcohols, acetone, trichloroethylene, benzene and formaldehyde. Its ability to remove indoor air pollutants and its high transpiration rate make it one of the most valuable indoor plants and the obvious choice to promote National Plants at Work Week.

Environment: Spathiphyllum prefer medium light. so please avoid any direct sunlight. They also prefer a temperature range of between 16-24 oC and as they are tropical plants, avoid night-time temperatures of below 13 oC.

Care: Peace Lily have a high transpiration rate and enjoy having access to water.  Keep constantly moist but not wet, to reduce the risk of wilting. Feed regularly throughout the growing season. 

 

Plant_in_Focus_-_Spathiphyllum sp