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Wormwood is a Spathiphyllum wallisii, commonly called Peace lily · White sails · Spathe flower.

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  1. Wormwood Spathiphyllum wallisii

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    Staked Wormwood — it was getting dramatic about standing up.

    Staked Wormwood — it was getting dramatic about standing up.

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  2. Wormwood Spathiphyllum wallisii

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    Gave Wormwood a shower instead of a watering. Seemed to enjoy it.

    Gave Wormwood a shower instead of a watering. Seemed to enjoy it.

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  3. Wormwood Spathiphyllum wallisii

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    Gave Wormwood a shower instead of a watering. Seemed to enjoy it.

    Gave Wormwood a shower instead of a watering. Seemed to enjoy it.

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  4. Wormwood Spathiphyllum wallisii

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    Trimmed the dead tips off Wormwood, looking sharp again.

    Trimmed the dead tips off Wormwood, looking sharp again.

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  5. Wormwood Spathiphyllum wallisii

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    The variegation on the new leaf is unreal.

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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 Wormwood
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.

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