Spathiphyllum
Peace lily
White flowers and clear body language: it droops when thirsty and perks up soon after watering.
Toxic to cats and dogs.
- Light
- Bright indirect, no afternoon sun
- Watering
- When the top ~2 cm dries
- Temperature
- Not below 10°C
- Pets
- Toxic
Care in detail
Bright, indirect light. Direct afternoon sun can yellow or brown the leaves; early morning sun is tolerated better.
Keep the soil moist but never wet. Water when the top inch (~2 cm) has dried. Drooping often signals thirst, and the plant should recover soon after watering.
Too much water also causes wilting, through root rot (black, mushy roots). Make sure drainage holes aren't blocked. Gravel at the bottom of the pot does not improve drainage.
Avoid temperatures below 10°C. Near single-pane windows or outside doors it can be much colder than the rest of the room.
Toxic to cats and dogs (insoluble calcium oxalates): burning and irritation of the mouth, drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing.
Sources: Gardener's Path — Why is my peace lily drooping? · ASPCA — Peace lily