Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Canada
America, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
Homesteads, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Purple
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Does not require regular watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Cadmium fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PHYTOLACCA americana
Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum
Common Name
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
Spath, Peace lilies
In Hindi
POKEBERRY
शांत लिली
In German
Kermesbeere
peace Lily
In French
POKEBERRY
Lily paix
In Spanish
Pokeberry
Paz Lily
In Greek
POKEBERRY
ειρήνη Lily
In Portuguese
POKEBERRY
Lily paz
In Polish
alkiermes
Peace Lily
In Latin
pokeberry
Pax lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Alismatales
Family
Phytolaccaceae
Araceae
Genus
Phytolacca
Spathiphyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Spathiphylleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Monsteroideae
Properties of Pokeberry and Peace Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Pokeberry and Peace Lily? We provide you with everything About Pokeberry and Peace Lily. Pokeberry doesn't have thorns and Peace Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Pokeberry does not have fragrant flowers. Pokeberry has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly and Vomiting and Peace Lily has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pokeberry and Peace Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pokeberry and Peace Lily
Season and care of Pokeberry and Peace Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Pokeberry and Peace Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pokeberry season is Summer and Fall and Peace Lily season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peace Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Peace Lily is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pokeberry and Peace Lily Physical Information
Pokeberry and Peace Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Peace Lily height is 65.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Pokeberry and Peace Lily are as follows:
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Peace Lily flower color: White
- Peace Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pokeberry and Peace Lily
Care of Pokeberry and Peace Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Pokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peace Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.