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Peace lily

Spathiphyllum

A shade-tolerant flowering houseplant. Brown leaf tips signal a care problem.

Key figures

ItemValueSource
Lightpartial to deep shade[1]
Wateringmoist but not soggy; let it dry between waterings, watering from below works well[1]
Temperatureday about 20–29 °C (68–85 °F), night at most about 5–6 °C cooler; below 4 °C (40 °F) causes damage[1]
Fertilising¼ strength fertiliser[1]
pHno exact value in the sources

Houseplant or ornamental: no harvest. Block tasks are watering, feeding, repotting, pruning and pest checks per the guide.

The full guide (care, pests, beginner and professional tips) is currently in Finnish. The figures above are the same and come from the sources below.

These are general guidelines. Always check the variety, seed packet or fertiliser instructions and current regulations.

Sources

  1. NC State Extension Plant Toolbox: Spathiphyllum