Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum

Common Names

Peace Lily, Tropical Peace Lily

Summary

Mexican peace lily is a tropical evergreen herb native to southern Mexico, with broad glossy dark green leaves in a dense upright clump and long-lasting white blooms with yellow spadices; reaching about 2.5–3 ft tall and 2.5 ft wide, the flowers are good for cutting, and it is also known as White Sails or Spathe Flower.

Cultivation favors bright indirect or strong artificial light and rich, acidic soil with average to moist conditions; keep surface soil from drying out completely and water about once to twice weekly; propagation by root division; commonly grown as a houseplant and valued for ornamental indoor use and air-purifying qualities that remove benzene and ammonia; it is toxic if ingested; hardiness zones 10a–11b.

Lifecycle

Perennial

Height

3 ft 3 in to 5 ft 11 in

Spread

3-6 feet

Hardiness Zones

Zones 10a-11b

Sunlight Requirements

Ideally partial shade, tolerates partial sun and partial shade to full shade.

Soil Type

Rich, slightly acidic, well-draining, moisture-retentive soil with good aeration.

Soil Drainage

Well-drained, porous, slightly acidic soil rich with compost, peat, and perlite.

Soil pH

Slightly acidic

Bloom Color

White (initially white, turning green)

Bloom Time

Year-round

Foliage Color

Dark green

Fall Foliage Color

Dark green

Leaf Lifecycle

Evergreen broadleaf

Growth Rate

Moderate

Seasons of Interest

All four seasons (year-round)

Propagation Methods

Division

Attracts Wildlife

Attracts birds