{"product_id":"maracay-peace-lily-spathiphyllum-maracay","title":"Maracay Peace Lily - Spathiphyllum 'Maracay'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaracay Peace Lily (\u003cem\u003eSpathiphyllum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Maracay') is a large, leafy peace lily that grows to about 1m high and wide, with a dense bushy habit, broad dark green leaves and big white sail-like flowers. It comes from the humid, shady forests of South America, which tells you what it wants: shelter, shade and steady moisture. It makes a substantial indoor plant, or a lush border in shaded, frost free gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig, bushy and broad-leaved.\u003c\/strong\u003e The broad leaves form a dense clump, so one plant fills a corner or a large pot on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge white flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The sail-like flowers stand out against the dark foliage and light up a shaded spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrives in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does well in humid, shady places where many flowering plants will not, indoors or in a shaded tropical garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA home and office classic.\u003c\/strong\u003e Peace lilies appear on most air-purifying lists, though no single plant will clean a whole house, so choose it for its looks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTells you when it is thirsty.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves droop slightly when it needs water, then spring back after a drink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor feature plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot in a bright living room, entry or office shows off its full 1m spread. Keep it away from direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded tropical borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e In frost free gardens, plant 80cm apart under trees and along shaded walls. The clumps join into a lush green mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBig pots on sheltered verandahs.\u003c\/strong\u003e A glazed pot on a covered verandah or patio gives a tropical look with very little effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Maracay Peace Lily in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in a sheltered position and avoid direct sunlight. It suits tropical and subtropical gardens outdoors, and it is frost tender, so protect it from frost. In cooler climates grow it indoors, or in a pot that can come under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a rich, free-draining potting mix, and outdoors mulch the surface. Re-pot container plants at the beginning of spring if they have outgrown the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. After that, water when the soil begins to dry: push a finger into the soil to test. Apply a slow release fertiliser in spring and a liquid fertiliser every 2 to 4 weeks in the warmer months, diluted to half the recommended dose to avoid burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flowers and yellowed leaves at the base. Indoors, wipe the leaves gently with a damp cloth if dust gathers, and spritz with a hand sprayer to refresh the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Maracay Peace Lily as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, in 140mm pots in packs of 10, in 200mm pots in packs of 6 and as single 300mm pots. Tubes suit a large shaded planting, the pots give a fuller plant to start with, and the 300mm pot is the quickest route to a feature plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube is grown for us by our grower, who is not always able to fill it. If it shows as sold out, the notify button on the page will email you the day it is available again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/peace-lilies\"\u003eBrowse all our peace lilies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/peace-lily-care-guide-australia\"\u003ePeace lily care guide for Australian homes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/air-purifying-plants\"\u003eAir-purifying indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003eLow light indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a peace lily safe for cats, dogs and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Peace lilies contain calcium oxalate crystals that irritate the mouth and throat if chewed, and they are toxic to pets and people. Keep them out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it drooping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually thirst. Peace lilies droop slightly when they need water and recover after a drink. If the soil is soggy, the cause is overwatering or poor drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big a pot does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt reaches about 1m by 1m, so move it into a large pot as it grows. Re-pot at the start of spring if the roots fill the container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790885257535,"sku":"SPA-HYB-MARACA-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790885323071,"sku":"SPA-HYB-MARACA-140MM-P10","price":195.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790885355839,"sku":"SPA-HYB-MARACA-200MM-P6","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":67790885388607,"sku":"SPA-HYB-MARACA-300MM","price":138.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/maracay-peace-lily-spathiphyllum-maracay.jpg?v=1792211644","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/maracay-peace-lily-spathiphyllum-maracay","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}