Listed as one of NASA air filtering plants
Classification: Flowering House plant
House Plant Group: Flowering house plant
Character: Glossy leaves and white flower. NASA rated air purifier.
Safe for pets? No
Varieties:
- Spathiphyllum Mauna Loa
- Spathiphyllum wallisii (Peace lily)
- Spathiphyllum wallisii petite
Plant Care:
- Temperature: Warm or average warmth
- Light: Semi-shade. Keep away from direct sunlight
- Water: Keep planting medium moist at all times
- Repotting: Repot every year with either Serbajadi Organic Peat Moss or Serbajadi Multi-Purpose Compost
- Fertiliser: Serbajadi Plant Food Organic Plus 23 Growing Fertilisers (750gm)
Plant issues:
- Leaves turn a blackish brown: Overwatering
- Leaves fade and lose their vibrant dark green color: Too much light
- Can’t develop flowers: Too little light
- Leaf damage: Direct sunlight
Pests:
- Mealy bugs: Wipe off with a damp cloth/cotton bud and spray with Serbajadi Neem Spray Extra Strength
- Spider mites: Wipe off with a damp cloth/cotton bud and spray with Serbajadi Neem Spray Extra Strength. Attack water-stressed plants, so regularly watering (but not over-watering) will prevent attacks.
- Aphids: Spray the plant with high pressure water followed by Serbajadi Neem Spray Extra Strength
