Spathiphyllum Species, Peace Lily

Spathiphyllumcannifolium

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Spathiphyllum (spath-ee-FIL-um)
Species
cannifolium (kan-ni-FOH-lee-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Jones, Alabama

Bartow, Florida

Hollywood, Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Honomu, Hawaii

Hulbert, Oklahoma

Houston, Texas

Tyler, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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| October 2009 | positive

hi,I brought this plant down from another property we had up north (gympie), and transplanted it here in my garden at Rothwell, I though...Read More

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| February 2009 | neutral

Wonderfull smelling plants of Spathiphyllum cannifolium are growing in the Victoria-Warmhouse of the University-Botanical-Gardens of Base...Read More

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Buzzards Bay, MA | November 2007 | positive

I got this plant as a present, and it survived for a while as a nice houseplant with unique flowers. I have heard of people having diffic...Read More

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Saint Petersburg, FL | June 2006 | positive

Planted about 3 mos. ago. They grow great here outside in St. Petersburg, FL. I have mine in dappled sun/shade ~ mainly shade. I keep ...Read More

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Castro Valley, CA (Zone 9a) | September 2004 | positive

I was given one as a present about 6 years ago in Southern California, everyone would comment on it's size, I'd like to find one here again,

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(Zone 11) | May 2004 | positive

In my opinion, this is the best Peace Lily. It has large leaves that make the foliage alone something remarkable in a shaded garden. The ...Read More

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