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Peace Lily

What is peace lily?

· Sarah Mitchell

Key facts

Genus Spathiphyllum[1]
Family Araceae[2]
Species count About 40 to 60 species[1]
Native range Tropical regions of Central and South America and parts of Southeast Asia[1]
Not a true lily Yes[1]

A peace lily is a flowering houseplant in the genus *Spathiphyllum*, known for its white spathe that resembles a flag of peace. It is not a true lily and belongs to the Araceae family.

Context

A peace lily is a flowering plant in the genus *Spathiphyllum*, commonly grown as a houseplant. It is not a true lily; the common name refers to its white spathe, which resembles a white flag or symbol of peace [1]. Peace lilies are attractive indoor foliage plants with showy white flowers [2]. They are one of the few foliage plants that flower in low light [2]. The leaves can be poisonous if eaten in large quantities [3].

Documented claims

  • Peace lilies are attractive indoor foliage plants with showy white flowers. [2]
  • They are one of the few foliage plants that flower in low light. [2]
  • The leaves can be poisonous if eaten in large quantities. [3]

Questions and answers

Where is the best place to put a peace lily?

The sources do not specify a best placement, but peace lilies are known to flower in low light, making them suitable for indoor spots with indirect light [2].

What are the disadvantages of peace lilies?

The leaves can be poisonous if eaten in large quantities [3].

Sources

  1. Peace lily | Description, House Plant, Poisonous, Air Purification, & Facts — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Peace Lily | Home & Garden Information Center — hgic.clemson.edu (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily, Spathe Flower, White Sails) — plants.ces.ncsu.edu (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Things