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

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