House plants

[jackie j]

Not sure if this is the right site but is there a traditional house plant to give to someone moving into new home ?

[rustylady]

Not that I've heard of, but perhaps a Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum Alfa) might be appropriate

[bluemoon]

A peace lily sounds great; not only are they lovely, but they're idiot-proof, even I can keep them.

[lottie dolly]

I also have one,just one thing ,how do i get it to produce the floweres,it had some when i was given it ,but has none now the last 18 months,i only water it from the bottom when the top is dry,it has grown in to a large lot of leaves,but still looks nice,i also repoted it last year into the next size up,must have lost my charm.

[jackie j]

I had thought of a peace Lilly its for my son and his girlfriend both of who are, or have recently divorced or separated. She is very good with house plants not like me, As they will be living in a flat no garden, outdoor ones i manage far better. Moving day tomorrow, Don't know who is more excited me or my son !!! Means i get my spare room back after a year !!! I love him dearly but oh the peace and quiet !!!

[bazzaboy]

Reviving this discussion because I've just been given a Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily) as a Christmas prezzie, would like to treat it well but don't have the greatest record with houseplants. Label says "moderately bright" (what does that mean?), keep moist and fertilize regularly. OK.... Some other questions:
1. Will it adapt to or prefer central heating or better in an unheated conservatory?
2. Does it last for ever (well, as long as I'm going to last, say...)?
3. It currently has 2 flowers (presumably out of natural season and prompted to sell) - what's its natural cycle, does it die back or remain evergreen?

Thanks for any tips.... bb.

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