Peace Lily Plant Care
Spathiphyllum ortgiesii Regel
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Spathiphyllum ortgiesii is a flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to southern Mexico. This species is sometimes traded as 'peace lily'
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
65–85°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Peace Lily?
Water Peace Lily every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–85°F (18–29°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Peace Lily Native To?
What Is the Peace Lily?
Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum ortgiesii) belongs to the Araceae family within the Spathiphyllum genus. Peace Lily is native to southern Mexico.
Peace Lily displays an upright, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Peace Lily produces white spathes with a green spadix.
Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Peace Lily?
Spathiphyllum ortgiesii requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Peace Lily Need?
Peace Lily thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Peace Lily in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Peace Lily Prefer?
Spathiphyllum ortgiesii grows best at temperatures of 65–85°F. Peace Lily prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–85°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Peace Lily?
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix with perlite for aeration. Good drainage is essential for Peace Lily to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Peace Lily?
Feed Peace Lily every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Peace Lily?
Repot every 1-2 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Peace Lily?
Peace Lily can be propagated through division, root cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to peace lily plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Peace Lily Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Peace Lily?
Peace Lily is susceptible to spider mites, aphids, mealybugs. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Peace Lily Need?
Peace Lily grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Peace Lily is native to southern Mexico. In cooler regions, grow Peace Lily as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Peace Lily is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Spathiphyllum genus — compare its care with other Spathiphyllum species on PlantoScan.
Spathiphyllum is part of the Araceae plant family — browse all Araceae genera and species.
Peace Lily thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Spathiphyllum ortgiesii Regel, family Araceae (first published in Gartenflora 19: 39 (1870)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Peace Lily is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13b, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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