Variegated Peace Lily Live Plant – Spathiphyllum Houseplant, 5-8 Inch Tall

Overview

Introduce a touch of natural elegance and improved air quality to your living space with our stunning variegated peace lily live plant. This captivating houseplant, scientifically known as Spathiphyllum wallisii, is celebrated for its lush green leaves beautifully accented with creamy white variegation, offering a unique visual appeal beyond its classic white flowers. Originating from the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, the peace lily is not only a decorative addition but also a powerful natural air purifier. It’s an evergreen flowering tropical plant that thrives indoors, making it a perfect choice for those in cooler climates outside its native USDA hardiness zones 11-12. Our mini peace lily starter plant, measuring 5-8 inches tall, provides an excellent foundation for a long-lasting, vibrant indoor garden companion.

The peace lily’s resilience and graceful appearance make it a favorite among plant enthusiasts. It’s known for its ability to signal its watering needs by slightly drooping, making it an excellent plant for learning plant care rhythms. With proper attention, this plant can flourish for 20 years or more, maturing in approximately three years to become a robust and consistent bloomer. Discover the joy of nurturing a plant that not only beautifies your environment but also contributes to a healthier indoor atmosphere.

Key Benefits

Our variegated peace lily live plant offers a multitude of benefits, making it an exceptional choice for both novice and experienced plant parents. Its unique characteristics contribute to a more beautiful and healthier home environment.

• Aesthetic Appeal: The striking variegated foliage, combined with elegant white spathes, adds a sophisticated and serene touch to any room. It’s a natural focal point that enhances interior decor.
• Air Purification: Renowned for its air-purifying qualities, the variegated peace lily live plant effectively filters common indoor air pollutants such as formaldehyde, benzene, and carbon monoxide, promoting a cleaner and healthier atmosphere.
• Easy Care Indoor Plant: Peace lilies are famously low-maintenance, making them perfect for busy individuals or those new to plant care. They are forgiving and communicate their needs clearly, simplifying the care routine.
• Long Lifespan: With proper care, these resilient plants can live for two decades or more, offering years of beauty and air-cleaning benefits. They are a long-term investment in your home’s well-being.
• Humidity Indicator: The plant’s occasional drooping leaves can serve as a natural indicator of low humidity, prompting you to mist or provide extra moisture, which benefits both the plant and your indoor environment.
• Versatile Placement: Its preference for filtered sunlight allows it to thrive in various indoor settings, from bright living rooms to more shaded offices, as long as consistent temperatures are maintained.
• Stress Reduction: Studies suggest that having plants indoors can reduce stress levels and improve mood. The tranquil presence of a mini peace lily contributes to a calming and peaceful environment.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your variegated peace lily live plant is straightforward, ensuring it remains a vibrant and healthy addition to your home. These plants thrive with consistent, moderate attention. They prefer rich, moderately moist soil. A high-quality potting mix with good drainage is essential to prevent root rot, which is a common issue for overwatered plants. Ensure the pot has drainage holes. When it comes to watering, it’s better to under-water slightly than to overwater. Allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out before watering thoroughly, and then drain any excess water from the saucer. The plant will often tell you it needs water by a slight droop in its leaves.

For sunlight, peace lilies are adaptable but prefer filtered or indirect sunlight. Direct, harsh sunlight can scorch their leaves, especially the variegated parts. An east-facing window or a few feet away from a south or west-facing window is ideal. Consistent temperature conditions are crucial for optimal growth, ideally between 65 to 80°F (18-27°C). Avoid placing your plant near cold drafts or heat vents. While they are hardy in USDA zones 11-12 outdoors, they are primarily grown as an easy care indoor plant in most areas of the US.

Fertilize your peace lily frequently over the summer months, typically every 2-4 weeks, using a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength. Reduce feeding in fall and winter. Pests are generally not a major issue for spathiphyllum care, but occasionally watch for spider mites or mealybugs. Wipe leaves with a damp cloth to keep them clean and free of dust, which also helps with photosynthesis. Repotting is usually needed every 1-2 years when the plant becomes root-bound, moving to a slightly larger pot.

Size & Details

This offering is for a variegated peace lily live plant, a starter plant that will arrive 5-8 inches tall from the base of the plant to the top of its longest leaf. These plants are shipped without a pot, carefully packaged to ensure their safe arrival. The size is perfect for beginning its journey as an easy care indoor plant in your home, allowing it to acclimate and grow into a robust specimen. Peace lilies typically have a moderate growth rate, reaching maturity and their full size, which can be up to 2-3 feet tall and wide, within approximately three years with proper spathiphyllum care. The variegated leaves will become more prominent as the plant establishes itself.

Upon arrival, we recommend potting your new mini peace lily in a 4-6 inch pot with good drainage, using a well-draining potting mix. The plant will establish quickly and begin to thrive in its new environment. While the initial size is compact, it will gradually grow to become a significant presence, offering continuous beauty and air-purifying benefits for many years to come.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this variegated peace lily get? A: This starter plant is 5-8 inches tall upon arrival. With proper care, a mature variegated peace lily live plant can reach heights of 2-3 feet tall and wide over approximately three years.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: While native to tropical climates, the variegated peace lily live plant is primarily grown as an easy care indoor plant in the US, as it prefers consistent temperatures and filtered light. It can be grown outdoors in USDA zones 11-12.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: This plant thrives in filtered or indirect sunlight. Avoid direct sun exposure, which can scorch its leaves. A location near an east-facing window or a few feet from a south/west window is ideal.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, peace lilies are considered very easy to care for, making them an excellent choice for beginners. They are forgiving and visibly communicate their watering needs by drooping slightly.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: You will receive a healthy mini peace lily starter plant, 5-8 inches tall, shipped without a pot to ensure safe and efficient transport. It will be carefully packaged to protect it during transit.
• Q: How often should I water my peace lily? A: Water your peace lily when the top 1-2 inches of soil feel dry. It prefers to be under-watered rather than overwatered, so always check the soil moisture before watering again.
• Q: What kind of soil is best for spathiphyllum care? A: A rich, well-draining potting mix is best for peace lilies. Ensure your pot has drainage holes to prevent waterlogging.
• Q: Is the variegated peace lily an air purifying houseplant? A: Yes, peace lilies are well-known for their excellent air-purifying capabilities, effectively removing common toxins from indoor air.
• Q: When should I fertilize my peace lily? A: Fertilize frequently over the summer months, typically every 2-4 weeks, using a diluted liquid houseplant fertilizer. Reduce or stop fertilizing in fall and winter.
• Q: Is this plant pet-safe? A: Peace lilies are toxic if ingested by pets due to calcium oxalate crystals. It’s best to keep them out of reach of curious pets.