Mazhar Botanic Garden

Spathiphyllum commutatum Schott

Spathe flower white Sails

Sample code: EGY-MBG-001301
Common name: Spathe flower, white Sails
English name: Peace lily
Native: Americas, Southeastern Asia
Country: Philippines Southeastern Asia
(PGR): Cultivated plant

An evergreen perennial plant with lance-shaped leaves that grow 35–50 cm long Its flowers consist of a white, flag-like spathe with a pointed tip surrounding a central spadix The spadix is creamy-white to yellowish and contains many tiny, fragrant flowers

Ornamental indoor homes and offices. landscaping. Air purifier , these plants indoors is known to increase room humidity, relieve respiratory irritation.

Massowia commutata (Schott) Ender

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Texture: Enriched soil Heavy clay Sandy
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Well drained
Salinity: None
Water Sources: Well water
Climates: Subtropics Tropical
Lights: Light shade Sheltered shade
Propagation: Division, leaf cuttings
Flowering time: Early summer
Zone: 11 : 12
pH range: 5.8-6.5
Status: Common
Life span: Perennial
Habits: Perennial
Sample Type: Introduced - cultivated
Collecting Sources: Online
Plant Uses: Air purification Indoor plant Landscape Ornamental
Plant Populations density: Cultivated
Vegetation types: Evergreen

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