Peace lily varieties are of the same flower but of numerous styles, foliage, requirements, and even names, although they are common houseplants and are loved for their gorgeous white flowers.
White peace lily flowers look stunning in all garden settings, in addition these beautiful plants are easy to grow and care for. In the article below, we will take a look at 25 peace lily varieties with their requirements that you can keep in your home garden.
Contents
- List of Peace Lily Varieties
- 1. Spathiphyllum Sensation
- 2. Spathiphyllum Patricia
- 3. Spathiphyllum Domino
- 4. Spathiphyllum Mauna Loa
- 5. Spathiphyllum Jetty
- 6. Spathiphyllum Little Angel
- 7. Spathiphyllum Piccolino
- 8. Spathiphyllum White Stripe
- 9. Spathiphyllum Sonia
- 10. Spathiphyllum Jet Diamond
- 11. Spathiphyllum Power Petite
- 12. Spathiphyllum Bongo Bongo
- 13. Spathiphyllum Clevelandii
- 14. Spathiphyllum Wallisii
- 15. Spathiphyllum Picasso
- 16. Spathiphyllum Allison
- 17. Spathiphyllum Annette
- 18. Spathiphyllum Figaro
- 19. Spathiphyllum Sebastiano
- 20. Spathiphyllum Platinum Mist
- 21. Spathiphyllum Kochii
- 22. Spathiphyllum Blue Moon
- 23. Spathiphyllum Sweet Pablo
- 24. Spathiphyllum Diamond Variegata
- 25. Spathiphyllum Silver Streak
- Conclusion
List of Peace Lily Varieties
There are about 100 varieties of peace lilies with slight differences in their foliage patterns and spathes. We will take a look at 25 such different varieties that are suitable for home gardens.
1. Spathiphyllum Sensation
Spathiphyllum sensation or Sensation peace lily varieties are one of those large peace lily varieties that can grow massive leaves. It can easily grow four to six feet tall and about four feet wide. Its foliage has a tough, ribbed texture that adds rich color and flair to corners.
It is the biggest variety that is commercially available in nurseries and online stores. The four-inch flower scapes look stunning standing among the tall green leaves.
2. Spathiphyllum Patricia
Spathiphyllum Patricia or Patricia peace lily is a compact lily variety that has bright green foliage and stunning white blooms.
The blooms have pale yellow centers.
3. Spathiphyllum Domino
Spathiphyllum domino or Domino peace lily has thick, ruffled, green foliage with fine white streaks, dots, and blotches creating patterns all over. With white spathes, it creates a beautiful contrast.
It is a large variety with its height reaching up to three feet over time. The variegated plant has prolific flowers that bloom from spring to summer.
4. Spathiphyllum Mauna Loa
Spathiphyllum Mauna loa supreme is a medium-sized variety that can grow three to four feet tall. Its glossy green leaves grow nine to 12 inches wide. It is a thin variety and suitable for compact vertical spaces.
The stems of this plant can grow 15 to 20 inches tall and about 4 inches thick. It has relatively larger white flowers as compared to other varieties. Even though the overall height of the plant hardly exceeds three feet, its leaves are quite long which makes the plant look large.
5. Spathiphyllum Jetty
Spathiphyllum jetty or Jetty peace lily is a lily plant with lush, full foliage and long-lasting blooms. The green leaves of this plant are darker green and glossy as their foliage and it grows bracts faster as compared to other varieties. If you want your peace lily to produce abundant flowers, this is the variety for you.
It is a large variety with its height ranging between one and two feet. The flower centers are yellow and these long-lasting flowers bloom in spring and summer and occasionally in fall.
6. Spathiphyllum Little Angel
The little angel peace lily is one of the small peace lily varieties that produce a lot of blooms and remains compact in size.
Its blooms have light yellow centers. The plant is a prolific bloomer that produces lots of flowers throughout summer.
7. Spathiphyllum Piccolino
Spathiphyllum Piccolino or Piccolino peace lily is a dwarf and compact lily variety that has glossy green leaves and white blooms.
Its height ranges between 10 and 12 inches. The glossy leaves stand straight up and one white bloom with a pale yellow center emerges from the center of the plant.
8. Spathiphyllum White Stripe
The white striped peace lily is a dwarf variety with the green foliage of matte finish and a white stripe runs up to the center.
It is also called the Silver streaked peace lily due to the silvery-white stripes running across its foliage. The leaves have a matte texture instead of a shiny finish.
9. Spathiphyllum Sonia
Sonia peace lily is a small variety that remains compact and has pretty white blooms. It stands out from the rest of the plants due to its compact stature.
This lily is from the philodendron family which is often called “Spath Sonia.” It will grow from one to three feet tall if you take proper care of it.
10. Spathiphyllum Jet Diamond
Jet Diamond peace lily is a new variety that has dark green leaves with silvery-white variegations. You must always keep this plant with high levels of moisture or humidity because it is a plant that will always feel thirsty.
Nonetheless, make sure that the temperature it receives is between 60 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, because that it the requirement for it to thrive.
11. Spathiphyllum Power Petite
Power petite is a compact plant perfect for small corners. It has shiny, dark green leaves. It is a fantastic indoor air purifier and does not take up a lot of space.
If you don’t have enough space and tend to grow a plant in smaller spaces, it is a great windowsill plant.
12. Spathiphyllum Bongo Bongo
These peace lilies have bold leaves that can grow 10 to 12 inches long and their foliage also has lines running across. The lines are prominent on the leaves giving the plant a unique look.
The plant may even reach a height of 20 inches when the proper care is given to it. The flowers are long-lasting and look stunning against dark foliage.
13. Spathiphyllum Clevelandii
Spathiphyllum clevelandii is a small to medium-sized variety with its leaves growing up to 18 inches in length. It could grow one to three feet tall and one to two feet wide in containers.
Overall, these gorgeous white blooms against the dense, glossy leaves give the plant a dramatic look.
14. Spathiphyllum Wallisii
Spathiphyllum wallisii is a small to medium-sized plant that can grow 12 to 15 inches tall with its 8 to 10 inches long, rippled leaves. The leaves are as long as the plant and the flowers are about three inches wide. It is a commonly available variety in most nursery stores.
This tropical evergreen flower was discovered in the heart of Colombia in the late 19th century, as it was also found in various places in South America.
The flowers or the Spaths that it produces would bloom in ivory color or even seem a little cream in color, and after they have matured, they would switch to a brighter green at first and then would be darker with time, and these Spath would become denser as they mature.
15. Spathiphyllum Picasso
Spathiphyllum Picasso is a popular variegated variety loved for its leaves with varied shades of white and green.
It has large white color breaks on green leaves. It is a small plant that reaches a height of about 12 inches at maturity.
16. Spathiphyllum Allison
Spathiphyllum Allison is a medium-sized, hybrid plant with flowers that look quite similar to calla lilies.
This plant would be able to grow up to two feet tall and grows best in bright, indirect light. In proper growing conditions, it produces a lot of blooms in spring and summer.
17. Spathiphyllum Annette
Spathiphyllum Annette looks similar to other peace lilies but its spathes are curved at the edges and it also has slightly variegated foliage. Due to curved bracts, its flowers are a bit more interesting than others, however, you could note that this variety could grow up to 18 inches tall.
Similar to other varieties, it is also a low-maintenance plant but you cannot neglect it for too long as its leaves droop when it needs water. Even though they are quick to rebound, do not wait for the leaves to droop and water the soil once the top few inches of the soil feel dry to the touch.
18. Spathiphyllum Figaro
Spathiphyllum Figaro has dark green foliage that looks amazing against the white spathes. Similar to other indoor plants, it grows well in bright, filtered light.
This tropical plant is a favorite of many gardeners due to its long-lasting blooms. The leaves are oval-shaped.
19. Spathiphyllum Sebastiano
Spathiphyllum Sebastiano is a variety of lush, evergreen foliage that can also survive in low-light conditions.
If you have a spot in your home that does not receive too much light, try growing this variety.
20. Spathiphyllum Platinum Mist
Spathiphyllum platinum mist gets its name because of the mosaic-like variegation on its foliage. There is a silver sheen on the foliage that gives the plant its name platinum mist. It would be very healthy in bright, but indirect light and soil rich in high moisture.
Don’t let the soil of the plant get completely dried out in between waterings to prevent the plant from wilting.
21. Spathiphyllum Kochii
Peace lily Kochii is a medium to large-sized variety with glossy, ribbed, lance-shaped, green leaves. Its spathes look similar to the Arum lily. If you have some space in your house and want to add tropical flair in room corners, grow this variety.
In its natural environment outdoors in partial shade, it can grow up to six feet tall but in indoor spaces it hardly crosses two feet in height. Its big leaves have wavy margins.
22. Spathiphyllum Blue Moon
Blue moon peace lily is a medium-sized variety with dark green foliage curved at the edges and has white upright blooms tapering and standing above the foliage. This clumping plant originates from South America and thrives in bright, warm, and humid growing conditions.
The bright white blooms stand out against the darkness of its slender leaves giving the plant quite an exotic look. This plant with large, green leaves can grow up to three feet tall with the flowers blooming from summer to fall.
23. Spathiphyllum Sweet Pablo
Sweet Pablo is a variety that produces blooms with a longer bloom time compared to other varieties and can reach a height of two feet. It has creamy white flowers that add a beautiful contrast against its dark green foliage. This plant thrives in bright but indirect light yet it has the right tolerance toward low light as well.
The warm-growing plant has high watering needs and needs to be watered every few days when the few inches from the top of the soil feel dry. One thing to note is that it is toxic to humans and animals, which is why you must keep it away from the reach of kids and pets.
24. Spathiphyllum Diamond Variegata
Diamond Variegata is a large-sized rare-to-find variety that has variegated foliage. It thrives in dappled sunlight in partial shade and has moderate water needs. It is difficult to find this plant in most nurseries and online stores and can be expensive even if you come across one.
It is a warmth-loving plant and becomes dormant in winter when temperatures fall below 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Like other varieties, it needs moist soil but cannot tolerate waterlogged soil conditions as its roots are prone to rot.
25. Spathiphyllum Silver Streak
The silver streak variety is a small-sized plant with grayish-green foliage with a white stripe running down the center rib.
Newer leaves are green and turn gray-green as they mature. It can reach up to a height of 12 inches.
Conclusion
The broad, dark green leaves of peace lilies look charming with their flowers on top of tall stems. Peace lilies grow well in most indoor home gardens and need minimal care. With these varieties, you can add an extra dimension to your interior decor and styling.
Peace lilies work quite well for indoor gardening and are relatively low-maintenance. Now that you know all about its varieties, which one are you looking forward to growing in your garden?
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