Snowflower
Scientific Name: Spathiphyllum floribundum (Linden & André) N.E. Br.
Synonym: Anthurium floribundum
Family: Araceae
Spathiphyllum floribundum in the NYBG greenhouse in mid April
Sunset®: 25-27
USDA: 10-11
Frost Tolerance: Tender, will survive in Phoenix in a protected area.
Heat Tolerance: No direct sun in summer
Sun Exposure: Light shade to shade
Origin: Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela
Growth Habits: Perennial, 1 to 2 feet tall (30 to 60 cm)
Watering Needs: Keep the soil moist
Propagation: Seeds, division, tissue culture
Spathiphyllums are very popular house plants. They are easy to care for, and their blossoms last a long time. The Spathiphyllum floribundum is a seldom seen Spathiphyllum from Colombia. It is a small species with a large number of delicate flowers and small leaves.
Culture:
Spathiphyllums do better with an acid media, rich in organic matters. Fertilize frequently. Many cultivars are sensitive to lack of magnesium which make the leaf edges turn yellow. Iron deficiency can be caused by a soil that is not acid enough, or too cold.
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