spathiphyllum
phryniifolium
phryniifolium
Care level
Medium
Unlike its more common cousins, this rare beauty features unusually long, narrow leaves that create an elegant fountain-like display. The leaves have a unique rippled texture along their surface, giving them an almost fabric-like appearance that catches and plays with light in the most mesmerizing way.
Care & maintenance
Light
All areas of your interior that are roughly equidistant between shade and sun. These areas benefit from slight brightness throughout the day.
Temperature
Warm (64.4°F - 82.4°F)
Fertilization frequency
Moderate
Monthly during the growing period.
Soil
Choose a Tropical plant mix: A rich, moisture-retentive blend with good aeration. Mimics the natural forest floor environment of tropical regions.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
Click on the soil name for more information.
Pot
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
Features
Size & growth
Medium
Upright
Slow growth
This plant grows slowly. It can reach 1 to 3 feet in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The spathiphyllum phryniifolium can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.