Spathiphyllum floribundum /ˌspæ.ðɪˈfaɪ.ləm/
Common name: Snowflower · Snowflower peace lily
Spathiphyllum floribundum is an evergreen perennial in the arum family (Araceae), native to the rainforests of northwestern South America, particularly Colombia and Panama. It grows as a compact clump of arching, glossy green leaves and produces numerous small white spathes held just above the foliage. Like its relatives, it is grown as a shade-tolerant houseplant, and it is prized for flowering more freely and abundantly than many other peace lilies.
Care summary
Sun
Low to bright indirect light; avoid direct sun
Water
Keep soil lightly moist; do not let fully dry out
Soil
Humus-rich, well-draining potting mix
Hardiness
Zones 11–12
Mature height
About 30–60 cm (1–2 ft)
Pet safe
No — contains calcium oxalate crystals
Difficulty
Easy
Propagation
Propagate by division. Remove the plant from its pot, gently pull or cut the clump into sections with several leaves and roots each, and pot the divisions separately in fresh potting mix.
Fun facts
- The specific epithet "floribundum" means "flowering abundantly," a nod to its profuse white spathes.
- It is a parent of the famous hybrid Spathiphyllum 'Mauna Loa', one of the best-selling peace lily cultivars ever bred.
- Its spathes often age from pure white to pale green as they mature.
- It stays smaller than many other peace lilies, making it well suited to tabletops and small indoor spaces.