Plants

Snowflower care: light, water & problems

Scientific name: Spathiphyllum floribundum · Common name: Snowflower

Forms clumps of glossy green leaves and pale spathes around a spadix. Verify the species: many peace lilies are sold without precise IDs.

Editorial revision: 2026-10-01

Care at a glance

Light: Choose indirect light; deep shade can limit flowering.
Watering: Check the mix when foliage loses firmness, but confirm moisture before adding water.

Forms clumps of glossy green leaves and pale spathes around a spadix. Verify the species: many peace lilies are sold without precise IDs.

Choose indirect light; deep shade can limit flowering.

Check the mix when foliage loses firmness, but confirm moisture before adding water.

Conditions vary with pot, season and location. Always check the mix and your plant's response.

It prefers warmth without draughts and less dry air than succulents.

Use an airy, draining mix and a pot with drainage holes. Match pot size to the root ball so excess mix does not remain wet.

Feed only during active growth and follow the product label. Correct damaged roots or poor light before fertilising.

A drooping leaf can mean thirst or roots damaged by excess water: feel the mix first.

No. The genus includes other species and hybrids; keep the original label if available.