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■ PEACE LILY:
Spathiphyllum is a genus of about 47 species of monocotyledonous flowering plants in the family Araceae, native to tropical regions of the Americas and southeastern Asia. Certain species of Spathiphyllum are commonly known as spath or peace lilies.
They are evergreen herbaceous perennial plants with large leaves 12–65cm long and 3–25cm broad. The flowers are produced in a spadix, surrounded by a 10–30cm long, white, yellowish, or greenish spathe. The plant does not need large amounts of light or water to survive. They are most often grown as houseplants, however they are able to withstand the elements well enough to thrive when planted outdoors in situations that are hot and humid.
Schott's description of the genus refers to Spatha foliaris persistens, where spatha is a spathe, and foliaris is an adjective modifying spathe, meaning relating to a leaf, and persistens means continuing or persisting. Phyllum also means a leaf. The more common name of peace lily derives from the plants symbolism for peace, purity, and healing, and has also been associated with the white flag, which is a signal for truce.
Several species are popular indoor houseplants. It lives best in shade and needs little sunlight to thrive, and is watered approximately once a week. The soil is best left moist but only needs watering if the soil is dry. The NASA Clean Air Study found that Spathiphyllum cleans certain gaseous environmental contaminants, including benzene and formaldehyde. However, subsequent tests have shown this cleaning effect is far too small to be practical. The cultivar 'Mauna Loa' has won the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Although it is called a "lily", the peace lily is not a true lily from the family Liliaceae. True lilies are highly toxic (poisonous) to cats and dogs, but the peace lily, spathiphyllum is only mildly toxic to humans and other animals when ingested. It contains calcium oxalate crystals, which can cause skin irritation, a burning sensation in the mouth, difficulty swallowing, and nausea, but it does not contain the toxins found in true lilies, which could cause acute kidney failure in cats and some other animals
The 7th track on Mother Earth's Plantasia, an early electronic album that was composed for plants to listen to, is "Swingin' Spathiphyllums". Simon Pegg's character PC Nicholas Angel in the movie Hot Fuzz has a peace lily that appears in several scenes and is referred to throughout the film. Angel's dedication to caring for the peace lily serves to symbolize his highly structured lifestyle and by-the-book approach to policing, which he abandons when he shatters the plant over the head of Michael "Lurch" Armstrong.
■ BENEFITS OF PEACE LILY PLANT:
Now, while houseplants are beautiful, many offer benefits beyond their decorative purposes. Peace lilies are among the beneficial plants you can grow at home. Here is a brief overview of the uses and benefits of peace lily plants:
1. They can remove toxins from the air.
2. These plants help manage indoor humidity levels.
3. They have feng shui benefits.
4. They’re easy to care for compared to other plants.
5. They contribute beautiful decor to your home.
6. Peace lily propagation is relatively easy.
7. The species tolerates various lighting conditions.
8. It may help reduce the microbes and allergens in its environment.
9. It tolerates varying watering schedules.
10. Peace lilies may help with stress reduction and mental health.
11. The plant may support a more productive working environment.
12. Peace lilies may help you get a better night’s sleep.
■ ADVANTAGE OF DO IT YOURSELF (DIY) POT:
1. Having a water container below the pot give us peace of mind that the plant can survive even if we are not around the house for 1month or more.
2. Recycled DIY plastic pot saves us money.
3. We can help the world in reducing plastic garbage.
4. Plastic pots are lightweight and you have the absolute control of the soil and conditions in which the plant grows.
5. Easily transferable from one place to another.
■ REFERENCE:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spathiphyllum
https://www.petalrepublic.com/benefits-of-peace-lily-plants
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