Peace Lily
Spathiphyllum wallisii
Family: AraceaeNative: Tropical regions of the Americas and Southeastern AsiaIdentified: Mar 12, 2026
A popular indoor evergreen herbaceous perennial with large, glossy, oval-shaped dark green leaves and distinctive white, hood-like flowers (spathes) that look like sails.
Learn more about Peace Lily in the encyclopedia →Care instructions
Thrives in low to medium indirect light; direct sunlight can burn leaves. Water once the soil is dry at the surface, which is usually once a week. They are known for 'fainting' or drooping when thirsty. Prefer high humidity and temperatures above 60°F.