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

Other names for the peace lily

Spathiphyllum, Sail of Smooth Sailing, Peace Lily, Lily of Intent, White Crane Lily.

Habits of the peace lily

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

The peace lily is native to Colombia and grows 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, very much like a palm, hence the name peace lily.

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

Flower language of the peace lily

Flower language: smooth sailing.

Symbolism: beauty, nobility, virtue, passion, friendship, confidence, pride.

Morphological characteristics of the peace lily

The peace lily has no stem or a very short stem, and is mostly clump-forming. The leaves are oblong or nearly lanceolate, with long pointed tips and rounded bases. The 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, very much like a palm, hence the name peace lily; its flowers are large and prominent, with flower stems long and rising above the leaves, white or green. Since its introduction, the peace lily's 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 Green Giant, Perfume Peace Lily, Magic Lamp Peace Lily, Large-Leaf Peace Lily, and Mona Loa Peace Lily. Each has its own characteristics, among which Green Giant is even more eye-catching due to its massive plant form.