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Spathiphyllum - Sonia
- Botanical Name: Spathiphyllum
- Origins: Central America
- Light: Low Light
- Watering: Every 2 to 7 Days
- Growth Speed: Medium
- Grower: Novice
- Style: Table Top
- Home Decor: Casual
- Variety Code: 495
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Spathiphyllum are attractive indoor foliage plants that tolerate very Low Light levels. These plants are valued for their handsome foliage and pretty flowers, which resemble Calla Lilies. For this reason, Spathiphyllum are often called Peace Lilies, White Anthuriums, Snowflowers and Spathe Flowers. Peace Lilies produce tufts of foliage, mostly less than 3 feet, directly from the roots. Each large, shiny, dark green leaf grows from its own stalk and is oval-shaped tapering to a point. There are varieties with variegated foliage. The flowers are produced intermittently throughout the growing season and are borne on their own stalks. The flowers consist of a fleshy, white or greenish-white spadix surrounded by a large, white spathe. Spathiphyllums grow not higher but wider as they age. New leaves appear among and around the base of old leaves, coming straight out of the soil. This growth pattern is also the criterion to consider when buying a new plant, as this is a sign of a healthy plant that will develop well.
Of the 35 or so known species of Spathiphyllum, approximately 30 are native to Central and South America. Interestingly, two species are found on the other side of the world, in Malaysia, and one is native to both Costa Rica and the Philippines; a fascinating plant that has somehow managed to circle the world long before man discovered its beauty. Wherever it is found, it thrives in the deep shade of the humid tropical rainforest under- story. During the early 70s only two varieties or hybrids were grown, Clevelandii and Mauna Loa. Since the 1970s the selection, production, and popularity of Spathiphyllum has grown. Through breeding programs and tissue culture laboratories new varieties are introduced regularly. Spathiphyllum is a great indoor plant and provides tropical beauty for a long period time. In the warmest parts of Florida, Spathiphyllum is happy in the landscape in the shade, and with protection from wind and temperatures below 55 degrees.
Plant Care
Spathiphyllum is one of those great plants who adapt easily to different conditions and that's mainly the reason they are so widely used in homes, offices, restaurants and malls. Spathiphyllum as with most tropicals will flourish in almost any well drained soil. Most growers use a mixture containing peat moss, bark and sand. Depending on the indoor environment watering should be weekly. Many people overwater the plant keeping the soil soggy. Soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The soil should dry out between waterings. Excessive drying out can cause the plant to wilt and yellowing of leaves and edges. When watering use water that is at room temperature.Spathiplyllum will survive low interior light but would prefer bright filtered light. Spathiphyllum has been used by interior plantscapers for many years as a ground cover where the light is very low. Spathiphyllum should NOT be placed direct sun or it will sunburn. When grown indoors spathiphyllum have almost no need to be fertilized. If you must fertilize any well balanced fertilizer such as 20-20-20 will maintain growth. Indoors plants grow slower and therefore have lower requirements for food. If you are going to fertilize use approximately at 1/4 recommended strength. Over fertilizing can produce burning of tips and roots. Spathiphyllums enjoy warm conditions between 68-85 daytime temperature and prefer 10 degree drop at nighttime. Cold, and drafty conditions in the 40's and 50's will slow growth considerably. Extended periods below 40 can damage leaves, stems and roots.
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