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Peace lily
Spathiphyllum
Kirsty's peace lily, given by a friend. Glossy lance-shaped leaves; white hood-like flowers appear when it's happy.
Droops dramatically when thirsty and perks up within hours of a drink. Prefers bright, indirect light and dislikes cold draughts.
- Common name
- Peace lily
- Section
- Houseplants
- Spot
- Indoors
- Soil
- Mixed compost
- Options
Potential
A flowering foliage houseplant for a pot display, with broad leaves and pale flower spathes providing contrast.
- From
- A gift from a friend, Sep 2026
- Age
- About 2 years
- Next repot
- Around Apr 2027
- Edible
- ❌ No: Toxic to cats and dogs.
- Hardy
- ❌ No: indoors all winter
- Garden-centre price
- about £8
Did you know?
Not a lily: it's a member of the arum family.
Care & updates
- Next root check
- Apr 2027
- What to expect
- Steady growth from spring to late summer, then a winter rest. New leaves every few weeks in the growing season. Flowers Apr–Sep.
- Feeding
- Every 28 days, Apr–Aug, with Houseplant feed, half strength
- Observation
Pale lime-green leaves, a few brown tips and one dead yellow leaf at the base. Remove the dead leaf; bright indirect light, and a weak feed once a month should green it up.