Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Araceae

Genus:

Spathiphyllum

Species:

Spathiphyllum commutatum

USDA Symbol:

SPCO10

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

white, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers high organic matter content

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require warm temperatures (70-75°F) and high humidity for germination. Fresh seeds germinate best.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI