The peace lily is a plant that gives off a refreshing tropical vibe with its lush green leaves. As for its white flowers, they symbolize peace, purity, innocence and prosperity. The beautiful foliage and fragrant flowers make spathiphyllum a popular houseplant. However, you must learn how to maintain it properly and find the ideal location for it to flourish.

Also called moonflower, the peace lily is easy to grow and makes a beautiful addition to any houseplant collection. Here is everything you need to know about its maintenance.

The peace lily, a tropical plant that never ceases to seduce…

Peace lilies or spathiphyllum are tropical plants with long lanceolate leaves that thrive in the forests of Central and South America, where they benefit from diffuse sunlight and constant humidity. For your peace lily to be healthy, it is essential to reproduce these conditions at home. In fact, NASA has revealed that the peace lily is one of the  best indoor plants for purifying the air . Thanks to their green leaves, these plants absorb polluted air and release it from toxic gases such as carbon monoxide, benzene and formaldehyde.

Peace Lilies: Maintenance and Ideal Location

The peace lily or spathiphyllum is a versatile and resistant indoor plant that can fit perfectly in your home  if you give it the right location. However, if placed in the wrong location, it will develop pale, unhealthy foliage, fungal or bacterial diseases. In fact, there are many places in our home where we could place this magnificent plant, but before doing so we must take certain factors into account.

• Proper Lighting :  It is best to place peace lilies in a location that receives bright, indirect light. A north-facing window would be perfect, as the plant will be exposed to the morning sun. Do not place them in places exposed to direct sunlight all day, as this could dry them out.
• Watering  : When it comes to watering, keep the soil slightly moist to the touch, but do not overwhelm it with water, as it runs the risk of destroying the roots. It is true that these types of plants can withstand periods of drought, but their leaves will begin to develop brown tips if they lack water or humidity.
• Humidity: These plants  appreciate high levels of humidity. By misting their leaves or placing their pot in a tray of moistened gravel, you can replicate the conditions necessary for them to thrive.

Additionally, the large spathiphyllum leaves tend to accumulate a lot of dust and this can interfere with photosynthesis. Wipe them gently with a damp paper towel.

The dangers of the peace lily

• Keep it away from children: The latter are curious and do not know what is good or bad for them. Therefore, it is not surprising that they try to touch your plant. The latter contains calcium oxalate which can cause skin irritation, breathing problems, stomach upset or diarrhea.
• Keep the plant away from pets: Peace lily is one of the houseplants that are poisonous to pets. Therefore, you should stay away from the places where your pets walk. In fact, its white leaves contain toxic pollen and can cause mouth irritation if they end up on your pet’s fur or if your pet licks them.

Provide the right conditions for your peace lily to develop healthily and you will enjoy its mysterious smell with slightly spicy notes.