- ☀️Light
It prefers medium to bright indirect light. Direct exposure to sunlight can damage their foliage.
- 💧Watering
Spathiphyllum likes humidity. If they don't get enough, they risk drying out quickly and their leaves will wilt.
- 🤒Signs of a sad plant
Dry leaves, brown tips: thirsty, poorly watered
Yellowing of the leaves: presence of small creatures quite probable
- ❤️🩹Easy to keep alive
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Today we are talking about Spathiphyllum!
Let’s find out together how to care for this beautiful plant.
Origin of Spathiphyllum
Spathiphyllum, also known as peace lily or moon flower, is a tropical plant. Its name literally means "leaf of peace", referring to the emblematic part of the plant.
There are over 50 species of this plant! They are native to Central America, South America and Southeast Asia.
They belong to the same family as Anthurium and Philodendron.
These plants were discovered in the late 19th century and began to be cultivated shortly after.
Description of varieties and toxicity
There are several dozen species on the market, some very small, reaching about 15 cm in height, and others very large, reaching 1.2 meters in height with large inflorescences.
It is important to note that these plants are toxic to animals and also to children if ingested.
Growing conditions and maintenance
Spathiphyllums hate direct sunlight which can damage their foliage. They prefer medium to bright indirect light .
They usually bloom from January to August, but blooms are quite irregular.
To make them flower again, it is essential to provide them with good light, and above all to keep them moist.
The ideal temperatures are between 20°C and 24°C, perfect for your interiors!
Watering and humidity
As you will have understood, Spathiphyllum likes humidity. If they do not receive enough, they risk drying out and their leaves wilting.
They are real drama queens! These plants can very very quickly tend to collapse and dry out. But with new water, they start again even better!
To maintain good humidity, we recommend using our ollas , which are small micro-porous ceramic water reservoirs, which provide optimal hydration according to the needs of each plant.
Common Problems and Solutions
Common problems include drying out, brown tips and leaf edges, often due to lack of water. And for this, our ollas constantly diffuse water to your plant, so that it is perfectly hydrated.
Additionally, these plants can also be susceptible to fungal and bacterial diseases due to the high humidity required.
If you notice leaf spots or yellowing, it may be necessary to treat the plant for fungal or bacterial infections.
In this case, you can use our neem oil , 100% natural insecticide and fungicide. You can use it as a treatment but also as a preventative measure!
Care after flowering
Once they flower, you can do what is called "deadheading", which is cutting off the top part of the flower when it starts to turn brown. This allows the plant to produce a new flower stalk.
However, Spathiphyllums do not flower again immediately after this operation. You will have to be patient!
The cut should be made as close to the base of the flower as possible to encourage new growth.
Spathiphyllum flowers are typically white, but they can sometimes have slight green streaks. This usually means that they are getting older and need more chlorophyll to capture more light.
By following our tips, you can enjoy a healthy and thriving Spathiphyllum. Now you can keep this drama queen alive!
