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Spathiphyllum cannifolium


Spatheflower, Peace Lily, White Flag, White Sails




Origin:  Native to tropical regions of the Americas and southeastern Asia.
Family
Araceae
Genus
Spathiphyllum
Species
cannifolium
Category
Perennials, Tropicals
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
Synonyms
Anthurium dechardii, Dracunculus cannifolius, Philodendron cannifolium, Pothos cannifolius, Pothos leucophaeus, Pothos odoratus, Spathiphyllum bonplandii, Spathiphyllum candicans, Spathiphyllum canniforme, Spathiphyllum dechardii
USDA Hardiness Zone
10b - 12
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cold season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H1b - H2
Temperature (°C)
1 - 15
Temperature (°F)
33.8 - 59
Height
50 cm
Spread
60 - 90 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MayJuneJulyAugust
General Description
An evergreen clump-forming, herbaceous shrub, growing up to 50 cm tall and about 60 - 90 cm wide.
Landscape
Shady borders of gardens or as a houseplant. Thrives better under average indoor conditions than many other houseplants. Plant commonly grown indoors for it’s ability to remove toxins from the air.
Cultivation
Grow in moist soils and well-drained soils. Water and fertilize regularly, however do not over water or over feeding the plants as both can damage the roots. Place plants away from intense sun, best under bright indirect light with high humidity and well-drained soil.
Growth
Medium
Pests
Mealybugs.
Leaf Description
Large and glossy, oval shaped, dark green leaves with sunken leaf vein.
Flower Description
Inflorescence spathe is large, pale yellow to ivory colour, folding backwards in order to expose the spadix. The spadix is slender and ivory in colour.
Colour Description
Leaves are dark green and the flowers are white.
Texture Description
Leaves are glossy.
Notable Specimens
Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
Propagation
By division of clumps.
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