🌿 Spathiphyllum 'Sweet Lauretta' — The Peace Lily with sweet, generous blooms

Spathiphyllum 'Sweet Lauretta' is a premium Peace Lily variety, notable for its exceptionally large and long-lasting white flowers that, contrasting with the ample dark green foliage, create a botanical tableau of unmatched elegance. The name 'Sweet Lauretta' suggests the sweetness and grace of this variety, which stands out for its harmonious, balanced habit.

Its broad, gracefully arching leaves have a glossy surface that reflects ambient light, creating a play of reflections that animates any corner of the room. The white flowers, on tall straight stems, last for weeks on end, offering a constant and comforting floral presence.

🌍 Origin and natural habitat

Spathiphyllum is a tropical genus with over 40 species, native to the humid forests of Central and South America and Southeast Asia. The plants grow on the tropical forest floor, in the protective shade of ancient trees, where light arrives filtered and diffused and humidity is consistently high.

'Sweet Lauretta' was developed through horticultural selection programmes aimed at increasing flower size, improving resilience in indoor conditions and enhancing air-purification capacity. The result is a plant that combines natural beauty with functional performance.

🌱 Care guide

Light: Thrives in moderate indirect light but tolerates partial shade admirably. Blooms even in spaces with limited natural light. Direct sun burns the leaves.

Watering: Consistently moist, never waterlogged. 'Sweet Lauretta' communicates clearly — the leaves gently droop when thirsty, recovering spectacularly within hours of watering.

Temperature: 18-26°C. Sensitive to temperatures below 12°C and cold draughts.

Humidity: Appreciates 50-70%. Regular misting stimulates growth and flowering.

Soil: Well-draining substrate rich in organic matter. Peat, perlite and compost.

Fertilising: Monthly liquid fertiliser during the warm season stimulates new blooms.

🌸 Benefits and decorative use

Included in the NASA Clean Air study, Spathiphyllum 'Sweet Lauretta' is a champion of air purification, removing formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene and ammonia from the atmosphere. In an office or home, it actively contributes to a healthier environment.

With its generous size and white flowers symbolising peace, it is perfect for offices, lobbies, bedrooms and conference rooms. It looks magnificent both as an individual focal point and grouped with other tropical plants.

🌱 Product specifications

Pot diameter: 19cm

Approximate height: 80-90cm (including pot)

Care level: Easy — communicative and resilient

Toxicity: Toxic if ingested (contains calcium oxalate)

Position: Indirect light, exceptionally shade tolerant