Pippa

Peace Lily

Spathiphyllum wallisii; White sails

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  Most light conditions
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  Easy care

• Pippa likes...
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    Light watering

    She’s pretty tough and will usually bounce back from a missed watering. Water her when the top inch of soil feels dry.

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    Most light conditions

    She’s easy when it comes to light, managing in most conditions, though she’ll flower more in a brighter spot.

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    Humidity

    She loves humidity. If your bathroom gets lots of light, pop her in there. Or mist her every few days to keep her happy.

• Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Spathiphyllum wallisii

  Nickname

  Peace lily; White sails

  Plant type

  Indoor; tender perennial

  Air purifying

  Yes

  Plant height (including pot)

  30-40cm; 70-80cm; 90-100cm

  Pet/baby safe

  Toxic to cats and dogs

  Nursery pot size

  13cm; 17cm; 24cm

• About peace lilies

  For more care advice about Pippa, check out ourcomplete guide to peace lily care.

  As you may have guessed from its love of steamy conditions, the peace lily is native to tropical rainforests, specifically those of South and Central America. It’s thought it was brought to Europe some time in the late 1800s and it's adapted well to the UK’s less than tropical conditions.

  As exotic as it looks, its light and water needs are modest. It will cope in quite low light, though prefers indirect light, and as long as its humidity needs are met it's generally happy and should flower throughout spring. It will appreciate a feed with liquid fertiliser once per month in spring and summer. As well as being an elegant beauty, this plant is a hardworking air-purifyer.

  Did you know?

  In the Chinese art of feng shui, the peace lily is considered an aura purifier. So if your aura is feeling particularly spotless after buying one, that’s why.