Spathiphyllum 'Peace Lily'

The peace lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) forms a lush mound of deep-green leaves with white, sail-like blooms. Choose 2'–3' or 3'–4' in a matte black cylinder, gray fiberglass square, seagrass basket, or brushed chrome cylinder. It arrives in its grower's pot set inside a sealed planter, ready to place.

Details

• Size: 2'–3' or 3'–4' tall
• Planter: Matte black cylinder, gray fiberglass square, seagrass basket, or brushed chrome cylinder
• Light: Low to medium, indirect light; blooms best in bright, indirect light; keep out of direct sun
• Pets: The ASPCA lists the peace lily as toxic to cats and dogs
• Best for: Offices, bedrooms, and living rooms with gentle, indirect light
• Care: Easy

Grown, delivered, guaranteed

Prepared at the Interior Foliage Design greenhouse, 47-47 58th St, Woodside, NY 11377. Free pickup at our Woodside greenhouse, usually ready within 24 hours, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM. Delivery is $45 to Long Island City, Astoria, Sunnyside, Woodside, Greenpoint, Maspeth, Hunters Point, West Williamsburg and Manhattan below 125th Street; $125 to the rest of Brooklyn and Queens and Manhattan above 125th Street; $195 to Westchester, Nassau, western Suffolk through Riverhead, Greenwich and New Canaan; and $295 to the East End and Bergen, Hudson, Essex and Passaic counties in New Jersey. Every plant carries our 48-hour replacement guarantee; live plants are not returnable (refund policy). Our family has sold plants in New York since the 1970s, and Interior Foliage Design was incorporated in 1980.

Watering

Check the soil every few days by pressing a finger an inch into it. When the surface feels dry, give a modest, measured amount of room-temperature water, enough to moisten the root ball, never a flood. This plant prefers soil that stays lightly and evenly moist, never soggy. The sealed planter keeps your floors dry, so frequent small amounts are better than one heavy watering. In winter, water a little less often. A gentle droop of the leaves is its signal that it is ready for water.

Why the peace lily is a gift classic

The peace lily ('Mauna Loa') was among the plants tested in NASA's 1989 Clean Air Study. It is one of the few flowering plants that blooms under indoor light, which makes it a favorite for offices and homes alike.

FAQ

Will it flower in my room? It blooms best in bright, indirect light, and the foliage stays handsome in lower light.

Is it a true lily? No. It belongs to the arum family, but the ASPCA still lists it as toxic to cats and dogs.

How do I know when to water? When the top inch of soil is dry, or the leaves begin to droop slightly.