Vine Time is a Spathiphyllum wallisii, commonly called Peace lily · White sails · Spathe flower.
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Vine Time Spathiphyllum wallisii
Brought Vine Time in from the porch. Summer vacation is over.
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Vine Time Spathiphyllum wallisii
Repotted Vine Time before the cold sets in. Settled in nicely.
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Vine Time Spathiphyllum wallisii
Gave Vine Time one last outdoor rain shower before the move inside.
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Survived my two-week vacation. What a trooper.
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About this plant
Common name
Peace lily · White sails · Spathe flower
Scientific name
Spathiphyllum wallisii
Sun
Bright indirect light to shade; no direct sun
Water
Keep evenly moist; water when top feels dry
Soil
Rich, well-draining, peat-based potting mix
Nickname
Vine Time
Pet safety
No — toxic to cats and dogs (calcium oxalate)
Difficulty
Easy
Fun facts
- The white "flower" is actually a modified leaf called a spathe; the true flowers are tiny and packed on the central spadix.
- It is famous for dramatically drooping when thirsty, then perking back up within hours of watering.
- The genus name Spathiphyllum comes from Greek words for "spathe" and "leaf," referring to the leaf-like spathe.
- It was featured in NASA's 1989 Clean Air Study as a houseplant that can remove certain volatile organic compounds from indoor air.
Photos
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