Botanical Name: Common Names:
Spathiphyllum wallisii Sweet Chico Peace Lily,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Shrubs Clumping, Upright, Upright Narrow
Description:
Spathiphyllums are soft wooded perennials/shrubs with large, dark glossy green leaves and striking white flowers. Very popular choice as an indoor plant and for office spaces, they not only soften an interior but also clean the air by removing nasty chemicals from man-made materials. Sweet Chico leaves are shiny green with petioles that are short allowing for good flower exposure. Grows approx 1m tall x 40cm wide
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Cut Flower, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Indoor Plant, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Mites, Scale, Thrips
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Araceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Low