Spathiphyllum silvicola Plant Care
Spathiphyllum silvicola R.A.Baker
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Spathiphyllum silvicola is a flowering plant of the genus Spathiphyllum in the family Araceae. It is native to Colombia and Costa Rica.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
65–85°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Spathiphyllum silvicola?
Water Spathiphyllum silvicola 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 Spathiphyllum silvicola Native To?
What Is the Spathiphyllum silvicola?
Spathiphyllum silvicola (Spathiphyllum silvicola) belongs to the Araceae family within the Spathiphyllum genus. Spathiphyllum silvicola is native to Colombia and Costa Rica.
Spathiphyllum silvicola displays an upright, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Spathiphyllum silvicola produces white spathes with a green spadix.
Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Spathiphyllum silvicola?
Spathiphyllum silvicola 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 Spathiphyllum silvicola Need?
Spathiphyllum silvicola thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Spathiphyllum silvicola in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Spathiphyllum silvicola Prefer?
Spathiphyllum silvicola grows best at temperatures of 65–85°F. Spathiphyllum silvicola 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 Spathiphyllum silvicola?
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix with perlite for aeration. Good drainage is essential for Spathiphyllum silvicola to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Spathiphyllum silvicola?
Feed Spathiphyllum silvicola 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 Spathiphyllum silvicola?
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 Spathiphyllum silvicola?
Spathiphyllum silvicola can be propagated through division, root cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to peace lily plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Spathiphyllum silvicola 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 Spathiphyllum silvicola?
Spathiphyllum silvicola 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 Spathiphyllum silvicola Need?
Spathiphyllum silvicola grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Spathiphyllum silvicola is native to Colombia and Costa Rica. In cooler regions, grow Spathiphyllum silvicola as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Spathiphyllum silvicola 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.
Spathiphyllum silvicola thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Spathiphyllum silvicola R.A.Baker, family Araceae (first published in Phytologia 33: 448 (1976)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Spathiphyllum silvicola 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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