Peace Lily

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)

    Also known as closet plants, good choices for home and office.

Meaning of Peace Lily

  • Peace
  • Innocence and purity
  • Hope
  • Healing
  • Prosperity
  • Simplicity
  • Harmony

Symbolism of Peace Lily

    The symbolism behind this flower can be found in its name. Peace Lily stems from the Latin word "pax", which means “peace”.
    The scientific name of a peace lily is Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum, in which “spatha” is a spathe and phylum means "leaf".
    Innocence and purity are generally associated with youth.
    A peace lily can be a powerful symbol for someone who is looking for inner peace..
    Represents live in harmony.
Symbolizes different things;

  1. Rebirth
  2. Sympathy
  3. Decency
  4. Beauty

Grow and Care

     Peace lilies are some of the easiest to care for. Nevertheless, it needs proper conditions to grow.
  • Planting; Peace lilies are a tropical plants, so keep them in temperatures above16°C and away from cold. Best temperatures upwards of 21°C.
    Best place for them is bright areas and they do not like direct light. East or north facing window is decent places for them.
  • Watering; continuity is the point. Keep its soil moist. This plant can handle short periods of dry soil, but if don't have enough water or humidity; their leaves color turn to brown.
    It’s important to make sure the plant has a chance to dry out between watering and that the container it lives in drains well.
    Avoid over watering for the roots not to rot.
  • Fertilization; peace lilies are not heavy feeders, so its enough to feed them occasionally. To encourage spring and summer growth, fertilize every 6 weeks. For the house plants, fertilization begins in late winter.
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