🌿 Baby Spathiphyllum Care Guide
(Peace Lily — Spathiphyllum Varieties)
Spathiphyllum, commonly known as the Peace Lily, is a timeless indoor plant loved for its lush green foliage and elegant white blooms. Peace Lilies are excellent for beginners and are well known for their ability to thrive in typical indoor conditions.
Baby Spathiphyllum enjoy consistent moisture, gentle light, and a stable environment while establishing.
🌞 Light
Prefers bright, indirect light
Tolerates medium to low light, though flowering may reduce
Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves
✨ Tip: More indirect light encourages stronger growth and more blooms.
💧 Watering
Keep soil evenly moist, but not soggy
Water when the top 2–3 cm begins to dry
Peace Lilies will visibly droop when thirsty, but recover quickly after watering
Always ensure excess water can drain freely
⚠️ Overwatering can lead to yellowing leaves and root rot.
🌱 Soil
Use a well-draining but moisture-retentive mix such as:
Premium potting soil
Coco coir or peat for moisture balance
Perlite for drainage and airflow
Peace Lilies prefer consistently damp soil without waterlogging.
🪴 Pot Size
Babies do best in a small pot with drainage holes
Avoid overpotting, as excess soil stays wet too long
Repot only when roots begin to fill the pot
Peace Lilies enjoy being slightly snug.
🌡 Temperature & Humidity
Ideal temperature: 18–28°C
Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 15°C
Enjoy moderate to high humidity, especially for healthy leaf tips
Average indoor humidity is usually sufficient
✨ Tip: Brown leaf tips often indicate low humidity, underwatering, or mineral-heavy water.
🌿 Fertilizer
Feed during spring and summer growth
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer at ½ strength
Fertilize every 4–6 weeks
Pause feeding in autumn and winter
Gentle feeding supports lush foliage and blooming.
🌸 Flowering Note
Peace Lilies bloom best in bright indirect light.
Spent flowers can be trimmed at the base to encourage new growth.
✂️ General Maintenance
Wipe leaves occasionally to remove dust
Remove yellow or damaged leaves with clean scissors
Rotate the pot for even growth
Peace Lilies prefer stable conditions and do not like frequent moving
🐛 Pests to Watch For
Peace Lilies may occasionally attract:
Spider mites
Mealybugs
Scale
Inspect leaves regularly and treat early if needed.
⚠️ Pet Safety
Spathiphyllum are toxic if ingested, so keep out of reach of pets and children.
📦 Postage & Shipping Information
All plants are carefully prepared and packaged to ensure they arrive safely and in excellent condition.
Orders are lovingly packed and dispatched on Mondays only, to help ensure they arrive before the following weekend, as our shop is closed on Tuesdays.
To ensure same-week dispatch, orders must be placed by midnight Sunday.
If Monday falls on a public holiday, dispatch will not take place until the following Monday. While we always do our best to send orders promptly, should any unexpected lengthy delays occur, we’ll be in touch to let you know.
Shipping Options
Bare Root Shipping (Most Economical Option):
Soil is mostly removed to reduce weight, and roots are wrapped in either sphagnum moss or damp shredded paper.
Potted Shipping (Where Possible):
Plants may be sent in their original nursery pots with soil intact. Shipping is calculated by weight, making this option more expensive, however plants will arrive less stressed with no need to pot them up on arrival.
Simply select your preferred shipping method at checkout.
Please note: Due to plant import restrictions, we are only able to ship to WA, NT, or TAS if prior arrangements have been made.
🌿 Pick Up Available
Pick up is also available from:
DESERT JUNGLE PLANT CO
2/34 Wollongong Street
Fyshwick ACT
Opening Hours:
Wednesday–Friday: 10am–5pm
Saturday: 10am–4pm
🌿 Disclaimer
Please note: All images are for reference only. We try to provide an image for each product that shows what a mature specimen may look like, as well as examples of the plants you will receive.
The plant you receive will be a healthy specimen selected from the best available stock at the time of picking. As each plant is unique, size, shape, and colour may vary slightly from the reference photos shown.