Botanical Name: Spathiphyllum species
Common Name: Spathiphyllum, White Flag Type of Plant: monocot: houseplant Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright clump of dark, wide, grass-like foliage, topped by white spadix flowers. Height 2-3' Spread 3' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure indoor likes average to bright light (75-150 FC) Soil prefers loose, well-drained potting soil Hardiness tolerates low light/humidity; best in warm bright condition Morphology: Leaves to 2' long, elliptical, pointed at both ends – on petioles to 12" long, dark green, shiny Flowers spadix – throughout the year to 8" long atop long scape; greenish outside, white within Fruit small berry Propagation: division, seed Usage: used as specimen plants or in groups – used for flower and foliage; a reliable bloomer indoors, in good light Landscape Care: Watering give ample watering, but make sure soil is not water-logged Fertilizing balanced, half-strength, 2x monthly Pruning remove spent flowers Pests/Diseases mealybug, whitefly Special Conditions/Other 'Clevelandii', 'Mauna Loa", 'Sven Neilsen" good cultivars Origin: Northern South America Family: Araceae Notes: |
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