About
Spathiphyllum montanum is a peace lily species native to Costa Rica and Panama.
Care at a glance
- Pet safety
- Toxic to cats and dogs: insoluble calcium oxalate crystals cause mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. General guidance for the genus
- People
- Poisonous if eaten (NC State Extension rates it medium severity): calcium oxalate crystals in the leaves cause severe pain and burning in the mouth, lips, tongue and throat, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. General guidance for the genus
- Light
- Partial to deep shade; keep out of direct sun. General guidance for the genus
- Water
- Keep moist but not soggy, letting the surface dry between waterings; watering from below works well. General guidance for the genus
- Soil
- Well-drained potting mix rich in organic matter, slightly acidic (pH below 6); feed at quarter strength to avoid salt burn. General guidance for the genus
- Propagation
- Division. General guidance for the genus
“General guidance for the genus” marks advice sourced for the genus as a whole rather than this species.
Field notes
Distribution & habitat
Native to Panama and Costa Rica.
Habitat
- Altitude
- Not recorded
- Altitude class
- —
- Native to
- Panama, Costa Rica
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- Not recorded
Text adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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