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Variegated Peace Lily

4.6 out of 5 (5 experiences)

Fast grower

Survivor

About Variegated Peace Lily

The peace lily is a popular, elegant plant and not actually a lily at all! In fact, they’re more closely related to other houseplants like pothos and Monstera than actual lilies. The white ‘flowers’ are also not flowers, but specialized leaves that protect the tiny blossoms on the stalk in the center. Their ‘flowers’ may last as long as two months and they will continue to rebloom over time in the right conditions. ☮️

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Spathiphyllum wallisii 'Variegata'

Genus

Spathiphyllum

Family

Araceae

Order

Alismatales

How to care for Variegated Peace Lily

💦 Water

How often to water your Variegated Peace Lily

Variegated Peace Lily needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Variegated Peace Lily in your home

Variegated Peace Lily may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Variegated Peace Lily in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Variegated Peace Lily

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Variegated Peace Lily: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Variegated Peace Lily after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Variegated Peace Lily prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Variegated Peace Lily Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Variegated Peace Lily may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Variegated Peace Lily Light Requirements →

Variegated Peace Lily Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

💨 Humidity

Variegated Peace Lily doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Variegated Peace Lily Humidity Needs →

🪴 Soil

Variegated Peace Lily does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Variegated Peace Lily →

When and How to Successfully Repot Variegated Peace Lily →

What Are Healthy Variegated Peace Lily Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Variegated Peace Lily should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Variegated Peace Lily →

❄️ Dormancy

Variegated Peace Lily does not have a typical pattern of dormancy. If you notice their growth slowing down substantially, double check that they are getting enough sunlight and water to thrive!

🌎 Native Region

Variegated Peace Lily is native to Colombia and Venezuela.

🌱 Propagation

Variegated Peace Lily can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Variegated Peace Lily →

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

Common Bugs Affecting Variegated Peace Lily →

What Eats Variegated Peace Lily? →

Care Summary for Variegated Peace Lily

Variegated Peace Lily

Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Fast grower 2

Survivor 2

Blooms easily 1

Easy to propagate 1

Large, lush leaves 1

Browns easily 1

@@Pennock

44 Plants

1,196 XP

Ketchikan, AK

09/11/2021

Beautiful little bloom, and easy to keep happy and thriving

Blooms easily

Easy to propagate

Variegated Peace Lily plant photo by @Pennock named Your plant on Greg, the plant care app.

@George

5 Plants

135 XP

Menston, England

07/26/2021

honestly I have no idea how to take care of this guy I just named him Angel cause I have a plant named Buffy and also Nick Angel from Hot Fuzz cause,,, that was the only thing before now I’d even heard of peace lily’s in, seems to be doing well though!! wilts instantly if he doesn’t get water for like a day but just fill his pot back up and he seems to perk up and keep growing again, wouldn’t exactly recommend for other novices like me but also? not exactly easy to kill and bring a LOT of happiness and fun to my window garden so I can’t give him lower than a 4