About
Mauna Loa' is an evergreen perennial to 90cm, with lance-shaped, glossy dark green leaves and aromatic, arum-like flowers with ovate, pure white spathes to 10cm in length; spadix creamy-white.
About the genus
Spathiphyllum are evergreen rhizomatous perennials with lance-shaped leaves and tiny white flowers borne in a dense spike within an ovate, white, hood-like spathe
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1B
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
FragranceFlower
ToxicityHarmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets: Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant - for further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Care notes
CultivationUnder glass grow in peat-free compost. During growth, water and mist freely; maintain a high humidity. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Pot on when root growth has overfilled the container. Suitable as a houseplant. See Spathiphyllum and houseplant cultivation for further advice
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 23-27°C when ripe or in spring. Propagate by division in winter or immediately after flowering
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free