Peace lily 🌿🤍 — elegant, calm, and surprisingly easy to care for.
What it is
- Scientific name: Spathiphyllum
- Popular indoor plant with dark green leaves and white “flowers” (they’re actually spathes)
- Symbolizes peace, sympathy, and renewal
Why people love it
- Thrives indoors
- Tells you when it’s thirsty (leaves droop, then perk up after watering)
- Blooms multiple times a year with good care
- Adds a calm, clean look to any space
Care guide (simple)
🌤 Light
- Bright, indirect light is best
- Tolerates low light, but fewer blooms
- Avoid direct sun (burns leaves)
💧 Water
- Water when top 1 inch of soil is dry
- Likes consistently moist soil, not soggy
- Use room-temperature water
🌡 Temperature & humidity
- Loves 65–80°F (18–27°C)
- Enjoys humidity (bathrooms are great)
🌱 Soil & feeding
- Well-draining potting mix
- Feed with balanced houseplant fertilizer every 6–8 weeks (spring/summer)
Common problems & fixes
- Drooping leaves: thirsty → water it
- Brown tips: low humidity, fluoride, or over-fertilizing
- Yellow leaves: overwatering or poor drainage
- No flowers: needs brighter light or a bit of fertilizer
Important safety note ⚠️
- Toxic to pets and humans if ingested
- Keep away from cats, dogs, and small children
If you want, I can help with:
- Getting it to bloom more often
- Reviving a sad or droopy peace lily
- Repotting tips
- Pet-safe alternatives with a similar look
Just tell me 🌿
