Spathiphyllum wallisii
Spathiphyllum wallisii
Spathiphyllum wallisii, known as the Peace Lily, is a Colombian foliage plant producing elegant, deep green lance-shaped leaves and striking white spathe flowers when grown under appropriate emersed conditions. Not a true aquatic — the Peace Lily performs best with roots in consistently moist substrate or water while leaves remain above the waterline in riparium and paludarium setups. The elegant white flowers are one of the most beautiful emersed plant blooms achievable in a paludarium environment.
Care note: Spathiphyllum wallisii is best grown in emersed or terrarium conditions with consistent humidity rather than fully submerged. Maintain temperatures of 65–80°F and a humid environment for healthy, vibrant growth.
In riparium and paludarium use, Peace Lily creates a bold, elegant foliage presence with the added reward of occasional white spathe flowers that make this one of the few emersed paludarium plants capable of producing genuinely showy blooms. The dark, polished green leaves create a naturally refined tropical foliage accent.
This easy plant grows in low to moderate lighting without CO₂ supplementation. Temperatures between 65 and 80°F and a pH of 6.0 to 7.5 provide comfortable conditions. The Peace Lily is notably shade-tolerant — an important practical quality for riparium and paludarium positions that may receive reduced lighting. Consistent moisture and humidity support healthy growth and occasional flowering.
In the paludarium and riparium, Spathiphyllum wallisii provides bold, dark-green tropical foliage with the potential for beautiful white spathe flowers — one of the most rewarding flowering displays achievable from a commonly available paludarium plant. The elegant leaf form and shade tolerance make it a practical and naturally beautiful emersed zone plant.
Spathiphyllum wallisii is an elegant, shade-tolerant, and occasionally flowering paludarium and riparium plant for aquarists who want bold tropical foliage with the bonus of beautiful emersed blooms. Its easy care and flowering potential make it one of the most rewarding emersed plants for paludarium environments.
Care & Specifications
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Placement | Emersed / Terrarium |
| Max Height | 10–16 inches |
| Light Level | Low to Moderate |
| Temperature | 65–80°F |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| CO2 Needs | Not Required |
| Origin | Colombia |
| Notes | Not a true aquatic — Peace Lily. Roots tolerate wet conditions well, making it suited for ripariums and paludariums where roots access water while leaves remain emersed. Produces elegant white spathe flowers when grown emersed. |
