Pippa

4.9 |104 Reviews

Peace lily

Spathiphyllum wallisii; White Sails

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  Most light conditions
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  Easy care

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• Pippa likes...

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    Light watering

    She’s pretty tough and will usually bounce back from a missed watering. Water her when the top inch of soil feels dry.

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    Most light conditions

    She’s easy when it comes to light, managing in most conditions, though she’ll flower more in a brighter spot.

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    Humidity

    She loves humidity. If your bathroom gets lots of light, pop her in there. Or mist her every few days to keep her happy.

• Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Spathiphyllum wallisii

  Nickname

  Peace lily; White Sails

  Plant type

  Indoor; tender perennial

  Air purifying

  Yes

  Plant height (including pot)

  30-40cm; 70-80cm; 90-100cm

  Pet/baby safe

  Toxic to cats and dogs

  Nursery pot size

  13cm; 17cm; 24cm

• About Peace lilies

  One of the most iconic and popular houseplants, the Peace lily, known botanically as Spathiphyllum wallisii, more commonly as White Sails and by us at Patch as Pippa, offers the joy of both luscious foliage and flowers. Its common names describe the white, flag-like flowers that make this plant an essential to any houseplant collection. They’re far from ordinary flowers though. They’re made up of a spathe – the white flag-like bit – which is in fact a modified leaf, and a spadix, the bit in the middle which is made up of hundreds of tiny flowers known as an inflorescence.  

  Native to the tropical rainforests of South and Central America, the Peace lily was brought to Europe in the late 1800s and has done an excellent job of adapting well to the UK’s less-than tropical conditions. This does tell us though that she will enjoy the naturally steamier rooms in your home, making her the perfect kitchen or bathroom plant. While she loves humidity, Pippa’s light and water needs are modest. She’ll cope in quite low light, though prefers indirect light, and only needs watering when the top two inches of her soil are dry. When she’s thirsty, she’ll tell you with her wilting leaves, so keep a close eye. 

  To keep this elegant beauty looking her best, she’ll appreciate a feed with liquid fertiliser once per month in spring and summer. 

  For more care advice about Pippa, check out our complete guide to peace lily care.

  Did you know?

  In the Chinese art of feng shui, the peace lily is considered an aura purifier. So if your aura is feeling particularly spotless after buying one, that’s why.

• Reviews

  4.9 |104 Reviews

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  Dionne

  Pippa is an absolute beauty. Though many say they don’t reflower, my Patch Peacelily has already started bloom and it’s only March.

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  Sandy

  Shéhérazade is doing great! A bit temperamental when it comes to watering but she's a survivor. Flowers have all gone but still beautiful.

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  Sandy

  Phyliss is doing wonderfully! Most of the flowers are gone but she's still reaching for the stars regardless!

  Most recent reviews

  

  Dionne

  Pippa is an absolute beauty. Though many say they don’t reflower, my Patch Peacelily has already started bloom and it’s only March.

  

  

  Fifo

  great! grew a lot and v sturdy

  

  Sandy

  Still alive! they truly can't be killed!

  

  Mark

  Thriving in my bathroom.

  

  Nav

  Great addition to my bedroom

  

  Lisa Farrelly

  This is growing really well in the bathroom. Its a beautiful plant.

  

  Lana

  Beautiful plant! It's still thriving and bringing us joy.

  

  Kirsty Mason

  She really brightens up the bedroom! Nice big easy to care for plant. Arrived in perfect condition

  

  Emma

  Lovely plant

  

  Alexandra

  I ordered a peace lily - the plant is beautiful, healthy and a good size. It was delivered with care and the vase I've chosen is beautiful and exactly like in the pictures. I also enjoyed the care tips in the newsletter I received - very useful information, in a digestible format.

  

  Sandy

  Shéhérazade is doing great! A bit temperamental when it comes to watering but she's a survivor. Flowers have all gone but still beautiful.

  

  

  Sandy

  Phyliss is doing wonderfully! Most of the flowers are gone but she's still reaching for the stars regardless!

  

  

  Shane

  Came in the box and ones opened this beautiful plant appeared

  

  Steffy

  I love my little peace lily.

  

  Rak

  She was so healthy and beautiful when she arrived and has flourished and grown SO much. One of my favourite plants.

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