Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
America, Southeastern Asia
Madagascar
Types
Spathiphyllum wallisii, Spathiphyllum floribundum, Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Homesteads, Tropical rainforest
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require regular watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Spath, Peace lilies
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
शांत लिली
Umbrella Plant
In German
peace Lily
Dach-Anlage
In French
Lily paix
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Paz Lily
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
ειρήνη Lily
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Lily paz
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Peace Lily
parasol roślin
In Latin
Pax lilium
O Planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Spathiphyllum
Cyperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Spathiphylleae
Cypereae
Subfamily
Monsteroideae
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Peace Lily and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Peace Lily and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Peace Lily and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peace Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peace Lily is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peace Lily is Neutral, Alkaline and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Peace Lily and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Peace Lily and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Peace Lily height is 65.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Peace Lily and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Peace Lily flower color: White
Peace Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peace Lily and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Peace Lily and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peace Lily pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peace Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.