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What are the alternative names for the peace lily? A detailed introduction to the alternative names of the peace lily

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The peace lily resembles a crane with its head held high, graceful and elegant, pure and flawless, giving people a sense of "purity, calm, peace and well-being," and is known as the "flower of innocence." The peace lily grows vigorously and is tolerant of shade, making it an excellent foliage plant that is deeply favored by people!

Alternative names of the peace lily

Bract-leaf taro, smooth sailing, peace taro, lily of intent, white crane taro.

Habits of the peace lily

The peace lily prefers a warm, humid, semi-shaded environment and dislikes direct strong sunlight. It is not cold-tolerant; the suitable growing temperature is 20-28°C, and the overwintering temperature should be above 10°C.

The peace lily is native to Colombia, growing in tropical rainforests. Its flower is a spathe, leaf-shaped, meaning its flower has no petals and is merely composed of a white bract and a yellow-white spadix, closely resembling a palm, hence the name peace lily (white palm).

Its flowers are large and prominent, with long flower stalks that rise above the leaves, white or green in color. It is one of the most popular indoor foliage plants in Europe.

Flower language of the peace lily

Flower language: smooth sailing.

Symbolism: beauty, noble purity, virtue, passion, friendship, confidence, pride.

Morphological characteristics of the peace lily

The peace lily has no stem or a very short stem, mostly growing in clumps. The leaves are oblong or nearly lanceolate, with long pointed tips and rounded bases. Its flower is a spathe, leaf-shaped, meaning its flower has no petals and is merely composed of a white bract and a yellow-white spadix, closely resembling a palm, hence the name peace lily; its flowers are large and prominent, with long flower stalks that rise above the leaves, white or green in color. Since the peace lily was introduced, its varieties have continued to increase, and there are currently nearly 30 species worldwide. In recent years, 5 species have been introduced and cultivated in China, namely the green giant, fragrant peace lily, magic lamp peace lily, large-leaf peace lily, and Monaloa peace lily. Each has its own characteristics, among which the green giant is even more eye-catching due to its massive plant size.

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