Peace Lily White Flowers

Why It's A Great Gift

Elegant white blooms and glossy green leaves

The Peace Lily brings a sense of calm to any room, with elegant white blooms held on tall stems above lush, glossy, dark green leaves. Each bloom lasts for weeks, slowly fading to green, and new blooms appear mainly through spring and summer.

It makes a lovely feature in a living room, bedroom, bathroom or office with bright, indirect light. A thoughtful choice for a housewarming, a thank-you or a gesture of sympathy.

Care at a glance

Easy care, elegant display

Indirect light, steady warmth and regular watering help this plant thrive. Here is what it needs.

  • Light

    Bright indirect light

    Choose a well-lit spot out of direct sun, which can scorch the leaves. It copes with shade, but will rarely flower there.

  • Water

    When dry to touch

    Water once the top few centimetres of mix are dry, then let any excess drain away. Water a little less in winter.

  • Climate

    Frost tender

    Keep indoors in a warm room, away from cold draughts and hot heaters.

  • Soil

    Potting mix

    A good-quality indoor potting mix with added perlite gives the roots the drainage they need.

  • Size

    Around 30 - 60cm tall

    Forms a neat clump of leaves, with white blooms rising just above the foliage.

  • Pets

    Toxic to pets

    Peace lilies are toxic to cats and dogs. Chewing can cause mouth irritation, drooling and vomiting, so keep them well out of reach of pets and children.

Spathiphyllum, the peace lily, named for its white blooms that resemble a flag of peace.

Origins

Peace lilies come from tropical forests in Central America and Colombia, where they grow in warm, sheltered spots beneath the canopy. Despite the name, they are not true lilies, but members of the arum family.

Each white “bloom” is a petal-like hood, called a spathe, wrapped around a central spike that holds the tiny true flowers. With bright, indirect light and regular care, it will keep producing new blooms year after year.

Questions

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Is a Peace Lily White Flowers easy to care for?

Yes! Peace Lilies are considered easy to care for, and are perfect for a beginner. They are very resilient, forgiving, and with the leaves slowly drooping as it needs water, they let you know when they need some help.

How much light does a Peace Lily White Flowers need?

Peace Lilies thrive in bright indirect sunlight, but can also be tolerant of low light conditions. Avoid positioning the plant in direct sunlight as this can scorch botht he leaves and flowers.

How often should I water a Peace Lily White Flowers?

Peace Lilies like evenly moist soil but don't enjoy sitting in water. They are also very good at signalling when they need water and may begin to droop, this is totally normal and they will usually recover quickly once watered.

Does a Peace Lily White Flowers need warmth/humidity?

Peace Lilies prefer warm indoor temperatures, with your average kiwi household condition being perfect. Keep out of the way of cold drafts, air conditions, and heaters.

Is a Peace Lily White Flowers safe for pets?

Peace lilies are unfortunately toxic to cats and dogs if ingested. However, a pet simply brushing up against the plant is safe.

What people say

5.0 from 3 reviews

  • Great service and a great alternative to flowers for a man ...
    Tricia Woolfrey ·
  • Ordered this for my colleague's last day and it arrived in beautiful condition. The gift box and card made it feel really special.
    Max Murphy ·
  • Bought this for our anniversary instead of the usual bouquet, something that will actually last is so much more meaningful.
    Ihaia Cooper ·
Delivery times

North Island

We aim to deliver orders received by 10am (Monday to Friday) to main North Island centres the next working day. Add 1-2 days for rural deliveries and outlying towns, as the courier may not deliver daily.

South Island

Deliveries to South Island main centres take 2-3 working days if received before 10am, plus 1-2 days for rural deliveries and outlying towns, as the courier may not deliver daily.

General

We are also unable to arrange delivery on weekends.

We will do our best to deliver on days specified, but unfortunately we cannot guarantee.