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Spathiphyllum 'Petite'

Image of Spathiphyllum 'Petite'

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Family

Araceae

Botanical Name

Spathiphyllum 'Petite'

Plant Common Name

Peace Lily

General Description

The tiny Spathiphyllum, 'Petite', is admired for its super compact habit and elegant white blooms. In fact, it is the smallest of the Spathiphyllum hybrids. Like all other peace lilies, it is an evergreen perennial that traces its origins to the tropics of the Americans and Southeast Asia.

This bushy cultivar forms lush clumps of shiny, dark green foliage borne on erect stem-like petioles. The broadly lance-shaped leaves have prominent veins and pointed tips. Like all members of the aroid family, 'Mauna Loa Supreme' bears unusual blooms, each with a finger-like floral column (spadix) surrounded by a large petal-like leaf (spathe). These are held above the foliage atop leafless stems. The snowy blooms are long-lasting and turn green as they age. Flowering can occur year round but is most prevalent from winter to summer.

This highly frost-tender tropical needs protection from cold temperatures, whether grown inside or out. Bright indirect light, high humidity, and evenly moist but well-drained growing medium are ideal. Provide shade from intense sun and water and fertilize regularly. Peace lilies are among the best plants for low-light conditions.

Spathiphyllum 'Petite' is a lovely, low-maintenance landscape plant for the tropics. It's also perfect for indoor or outdoor container plantings.

Characteristics

  • AHS Heat Zone

    12 - 1

  • USDA Hardiness Zone

    11 - 15

  • Sunset Zone

    H2, 24

  • Plant Type

    Tender Perennial

  • Sun Exposure

    Partial Sun, Partial Shade

  • Height

    6"-8" / 15.2cm - 20.3cm

  • Width

    6"-8" / 15.2cm - 20.3cm

  • Native To

    Hybrid Origin, Central America, South America, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia

Growing Conditions

  • Soil pH

    Acidic, Neutral

  • Soil Drainage

    Well Drained

  • Growth Rate

    Slow

  • Water Requirements

    Average Water

  • Habit

    Clump-Forming

  • Seasonal Interest

    Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Ornamental Features

  • Flower Interest

    Showy

  • Flower Color

    White, Green

  • Fragrant Flowers

    No

  • Fragrant Fruit

    No

  • Fragrant Foliage

    No

  • Bark or Stem Fragrant

    No

  • Repeat Bloomer

    Yes

  • Edible Fruit

    No

  • Showy Foliage

    Yes

  • Evergreen

    Yes

  • Showy Bark

    No

Special Characteristics

  • Sharp or Has Thorns

    No

  • Invasive

    No

  • Self-Sowing

    No