🌿 Spathiphyllum 'Isabella' — The Peace Lily with generous blooms

Spathiphyllum 'Isabella' is a select variety of the Peace Lily, prized for its exceptionally large and elegant white flowers that rise majestically above the dense, glossy foliage. Each white spathe opens like an immaculate canvas, framing the cream-yellow central spadix — a chromatic contrast of perfect simplicity.

'Isabella' is distinguished by its generous habit and remarkable ability to produce successive flowers throughout the entire year, with more intense blooming periods in spring and summer. It is a plant that simultaneously brings lush greenery and white flowers to a space, without requiring special care conditions.

🌍 Origin and natural habitat

Spathiphyllum is a tropical genus originating from the humid forests of Central America, Colombia, Venezuela and Southeast Asia. In its natural environment, these plants grow at the floor level of tropical forests, sheltered by the dense canopy of old trees, in a constantly moist and shaded environment.

This life in the forest understorey has endowed Spathiphyllum with the unique ability to bloom in low-light conditions — an extremely valuable trait for indoor cultivation. Spathiphyllum is one of the most rewarding houseplants, repaying minimal care with abundant flowers.

🌱 Care guide

Light: Prefers moderate indirect light but tolerates partial shade remarkably well. Blooms even in spaces with limited light. Avoid direct sun which burns the leaves.

Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist without excess. Spathiphyllum is one of the few plants that “tells you” when thirsty — the leaves visibly droop, recovering quickly after watering. Use room-temperature water.

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

Humidity: Appreciates high humidity (50-70%). Regular misting keeps leaves glossy and stimulates flowering.

Soil: Well-draining substrate rich in organic matter. A mix of peat, perlite and compost.

Fertilising: Balanced liquid fertiliser once a month during the growing season stimulates generous flowering.

🌸 Benefits and decorative use

Spathiphyllum 'Isabella' is an elite air-purifying plant, included in the NASA Clean Air study. It removes formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene, xylene and ammonia, being one of the most comprehensive purifying plants available.

With its generous size and white flowers symbolising peace and purity, it is perfect for offices, bedrooms, living rooms and waiting areas. It is a classic and meaningful gift for any occasion, from housewarmings to anniversaries.

🌱 Product specifications

Pot diameter: 19cm

Approximate height: 80-90cm (including pot)

Care level: Easy — communicative and rewarding

Toxicity: Toxic if ingested (contains calcium oxalate)

Position: Indirect light, exceptionally shade tolerant