Spathiphyllum

( spath - ih - FYE - lum )

At-A-Glance Information

This genus of plants is known as Peace Lily or Spath, and produces plants with large glossy green leaves and flower spikes with large spathes which can be white, yellowish, or greenish. These plants are native to Central and South America, and are commonly kept as houseplants or outdoor ornamentals in many other areas around the world.

Spathiphyllum Species and Varietals

The genus Spathiphyllum includes 47 species, and is a member of the plant family Araceae. The genus name means 'Spathe-Leaf'. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.

Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum (Peace Lily)
Native to southern Mexico, this species is commonly cultivated as a houseplant The species was originally described by Frederik Michael Liebmann as being a member of another genera, but was eventually formally added to Spathiphyllum. Water only when soil feels completely dry and the plant begins to show signs of wilting, and then provide a deep soaking. Provide bright, indirect light and avoid direct sunlight as it will burn the foliage.

Spathiphyllum floribundum (Snowflower, Peace Lily)
These plants are native to northwestern South America, and has large oval to lanceolate leaves that are green and glossy. Flower spikes are commonly light yellow to cream and spathes are white to greenish.

Spathiphyllum montanum (Peace Lily)
Native to Panama and Costa Rica, this species

Spathiphyllum silvicola (Peace Lily)
These plants are native to Colombia and Costa Rica, and produces large glossy green leaves and flower spikes surrounded by white to greenish-white spathes.

Spathiphyllum wallisii (White Sails, Peace Lily, Spathe Flower, Wallisii Peace Lily)
Named after famous German plant collector Gustav Wallis, this species was first formally described in 1877 and is a very popularly-cultivated ornamental houseplant. Small flowers appear along a spike protected by a white spathe, as in many other species in the genus.