The weatherman had forecast a northern front coming down to Florida. I woke to heavy cloud coverage which became increasingly dark in the early morning. Slowly the front moved in.
Inside my home I had something to brighten the day. After Christmas, I bought a peace lily for my home. It’s something alive and green to keep me company. I put it on the table with my angel figurine. It makes lots of white flowers. I have no pets or children which is an important safety concern with peace lilies.
Spathiphyllum is a genus of about 60 species of monocotyledonous flowering plants in the family Araceae, native to tropical regions of the Americas and southeastern Asia. Certain species of Spathiphyllum are commonly known as spath or peace lilies. They make a perfect house plant as they require indirect light.
Your peace lily will survive in most light conditions, but a good amount of indirect light will ensure that your peace lily developing those beautiful white-capped flowers. Keeping a peace lily in bright direct sunlight can make its leaves scorch. Peace lilies love humidity, so mist yours every few days or keep her in a humid room, like a kitchen or bathroom. For effortless work, try keeping the pot in a tray filled with water. The plant will pull water from the bottom when needed, and it’s better for the plant. The plant is sensitive to chemicals in tap water and grow best with filtered water.
Note that direct touch of peace lily’s leaves can cause an itchy or burning sensation. The leaves are toxic to humans and can cause throat and mouth irritation, vomiting, nausea, and lips swelling if eaten. Excessive consumption can result in kidney failure or respiratory distress. The plant is also toxic to pets and can cause difficulty swallowing, vomiting, and intense burning of the mouth, tongue, and throat.
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…I hope that you Peace Lily bring you peace. Be safe and warm.
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I love your peace, lilies and this whole post. Aloha to your friend
your lilies are so beautiful, Carol. I’ve always loved the peace lilies and these are smashing. Keep cozy during your cold snap!
I love peace lilies but you certainly have to be careful with them.
Very beautiful. I didn’t realize they can be toxic. That’s good to know!
It was 37 degrees here this morning. Burrrrr….
too cold for sure
Beautiful photos and interesting information. Thank you.
When I was growing up, my mom had one of these. Always makes me think of her.
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lovely pics
Lovely post! Great tips for caring for peace lilies.
It was 43 cegrees F this morning but we’ll warm up today to a high of 70. Then tomorrow another cold front moves in. By
February it should be better. At least the blue skies are here today.
I know it must get cold in Florida but I just can’t imagine it. I always think of it as sunny and warm.
Your lily is beautiful.
It was 43 degrees F this morning but we’ll warm up today to a high of 70. Then tomorrow another cold front moves in. By
February it should be better. At least the blue skies are here today.
I never realized peace lilies were so toxic. That was one powerful front that made it down to you in January with such ominous clouds. Alana ramblinwitham
Awesome sky shots and beautiful peace lily and photos ~ thanks,
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I thought here in the Northeast we were the ones experiencing the annoying cold. weather I hope you didn’t lose any outdoor plants. I also have two peace lilies. They are such an easy plant to have. They bloom so easily and hold onto the blooms for a long time.
Greetings and Salutations from Illinois. Your blog was very informative this week. Enjoy the peace lily. May 2025 bring you laughter, joy and good health.
It is a beautiful plant Carol, such delicate and exotic looking flowers. I am always surprised how toxic many plants and flowers can be. We seem to be having quite a cold snap right now. 30 deg F. high, with another winter storm watch with more snow for later tonight. I hope your year is off to a good start. Stay warm!
It certainly looks cold. The peace lily is lovely.
What a beautiful peace lily, Carol! I’m sorry it has gotten chilly – Florida is normally so temperate! We are very chilly here – about 21°F and very damp with it. Thank you for sharing this lovely post, and I hope your weather gets better!
Thanks April. We’ve had lows in the 40’s and it makes a dampness in your home. Since most buildings in Florida are CBS (concrete block structures) which doesn’t really dry according to experts, low temperatures make it a damp chill in the morning. Even when it isn’t that cold, I always turn on heat for a little while to get the dampness out during December and January. We had a high of low 70’s yesterday which is more normal. I know by February we should have fewer real lows. Happy January to you!
I had a peace lily for years, and it was huge. I didn’t seem to have an allergy to touching it. I wouldn’t get one now because I understand that it is a hazard for pets.
Happy New Year to you Carol!
Your peace lily is beautiful. I love plants around the home.
The weather here has been cold. The canal outside ours has been frozen for over a week. Bring on spring!
I don’t like cold weather at all. That’s the reason I moved to Florida decades ago. Got my fingers crossed for both of us to get an early spring!
Wow, I have had a peace lily for years (it was given to me by by dad and aunt after my grandmother’s funeral since neither one of them wanted it). I has thrived in our house but I had no idea they were toxic or that the leaves could cause itching.
I can’t imagine Florida being chilly! Your lillies are beautiful they are one of my favourite flowers but I can’t have them in he house with the dog and the cat.
I am so sorry that Florida is experiencing a cold front. I know a lot of folks move there just because it does not typcally get cold there. Try to stay warm and enjoy your Peace Lily, Thank you for the tip to use distilled water for plants. I am definitly going to try that tip.