Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% peat moss, 30% perlite, 20% compost

Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.

· Improves indoor air quality by removing toxins like formaldehyde and benzene.

· Increases humidity, which helps prevent respiratory issues.

· Has a calming and stress-reducing effect.

⚠️ Toxicity Warning: Can be toxic to pets and humans if ingested.

What Is A Peace Lily Plant?

Peace lily belongs to the Araceae family, which also includes caladium, elephant ear, anthurium, and calla. These are not true lilies and are called spade lilies or peace lilies.  Peace lilies have glossy dark green leaves that are 4 to 25 inches long and 1 to 10 inches wide.

What Are The Different Types of  Peace Lily plants?  

1.Piccolino:-

A dwarf variety with dark green leaves, growing up to 20 cm. Small white flowers that bloom all year round.

2. White Stripe:-

Dark green leaves with a white stripe on the midrib.  

3.Domino:-

A colourful version of the common Peace lily, the leaves are a marbled mix of white and dark green.  

4.Mauna Loa:-

A medium-sized plant that grows up to 2 to 3 feet tall.  

5.Spathiphyllum Wallisii:-

A small species of peace lily with long cascading leaves that grow up to 10 inches long.  

How do you care for your peace lily plant?

1. Location:-

Peace lilies prefer bright indirect light.  

2.Sunlight:-

Blooms with just 2 to 4 hours of sunlight per day.  

3.Soil:-

Peace Lilies prefer well-drained, nutrient-rich soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5

4.Hydration:- 

Keep your peace lily hydrated by watering it about once a week and misting the leaves during the summer.  

5. Nourshiment:-

Fertilise peace lilies with a balanced fertiliser such as 10-10-10 NPK.  

6.Issues:-

Over-fertilizing, over-watering, or lack of humidity can cause the tips of the leaves to turn brown.  Over- or under-watering, too much direct sunlight, or not enough sunlight can cause the leaves to turn yellow.  Black spots, foul odor, and gym bag odor indicate root rot.

What Are The Benefits of The  Peace Lily Plant?

The  peace lily is on NASA's list of top 10 air purifying plants. Filters out toxins such as benzene, formaldehyde, ethylene, and ammonia. It also releases oxygen throughout the day.  Peace Lily is an easy plant to care for. It will grow well even if you forget to water it.  Peace Lily increases humidity and makes breathing easier.

FAQ's About Growing Peace Lily

1. How long do peace lily flowers last?

Peace Lily's flowers may continue to bloom for more than two months.  

2. How often should I water my peace lily?  

Water weekly, but only once every two weeks during the winter.  

3. How often should I repot my peace lily?  

Repot your peace lily in the spring when roots begin to grow through the holes in the bottom of the plastic nursery pot. Choose a separate plastic pot that is 1-2 sizes larger (about 2-5 cm) to give it more room to grow.

4. How much sunlight does my peace lily need?  

Peace lilies can live in dim light to bright indirect sunlight. Prolonged exposure to bright direct sunlight can cause leaf burn and flower drying.

 5. How much temperature does my peace lily need?

Peace lilies prefer warm locations with daytime temperatures of 20-30°C, and nighttime temperatures around 2°C cooler. Try to avoid temperatures below 60°F as cold injury may occur.