Spathiphyllum Sensation (Giant Peace Lilly)

Description

Here’s a comprehensive care guide for Spathiphyllum ‘Sensation’—the giant peace lily often sold by Alan’s Garden (and referenced in their short care notes):

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🌿 About ‘Sensation’

• The largest cultivar of peace lily—can reach up to 6 feet tall with massive 20-inch-plus leaves (foliacollective.com, thespruce.com).
• A hardy indoor plant, relatively easy to grow and forgiving of light neglect, but it thrives and blooms best under the right conditions.

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☀️ Light

• Tolerates low light, but for lush foliage growth and frequent blooms, aim for medium to bright indirect light.
• Avoid direct sun, which can scorch the leaves. An east- or north-facing window (filtered light, or a few feet away from a south window) works well (chooseyourplant.com).

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💧 Water

• Water when the top 2 to 3 inches of soil are dry—this often means a deep soak every 7–10 days, depending on light conditions and pot size (foliacollective.com).
• A typical moderate-sized pot (~5″) may need about ½ cup every 9 days if not in direct sun; adjust in brighter spots or larger containers (greg.app).
• Keep soil consistently moist, but never waterlogged. The plant wilts dramatically when dry—but perks up quickly after watering (lovethatleaf.co.nz).

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🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Ideal temperatures are about 18 – 27 °C (65 – 80 °F). Do not let it sit below ~15 °C (59 °F) for long (lovethatleaf.co.nz).
• Humidity: thrives at 50–60 %. Increase with misting, pebble trays, or a humidifier if your home is dry (lovethatleaf.co.nz).

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🪴 Soil & Repotting

• Use a well‑draining, yet moisture-retentive potting mix. A mix featuring peat/coir, compost, perlite or vermiculite is ideal (lovethatleaf.co.nz).
• Repot every year or once the plant has doubled in size—fresh soil replenishes nutrients, and bigger root space supports fuller growth (lovethatleaf.co.nz).
• Ensure good drainage: use a pot with drainage holes, and avoid letting the plant sit in standing water .

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🌱 Fertilizer

• Routine fertilizing isn’t strictly necessary if you repot annually, as fresh soil offers sufficient nutrients .
• If fertilizing, do so sparingly in spring and summer (every 4–6 weeks), using a diluted balanced or bloom-boost fertilizer. Avoid over-fertilizing—it can burn roots (thespruce.com).

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🍂 Maintenance & Pruning

• Regularly wipe leaves with a damp cloth to remove dust and help with respiration and appearance (chooseyourplant.com).
• Prune off any yellowing or browning leaves at the base. Also trim old flowers (spent spathes) at their stalks to encourage new blooms (bhg.com).
• Watch for pests (mealybugs, scale, spider mites)—treat early with neem oil or insecticidal soap if needed (bhg.com).

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🚫 Toxicity

• Mildly toxic to humans and pets if ingested—can cause mouth irritation, drooling, nausea. Place out of reach of children and pets (chooseyourplant.com).

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✅ Quick Care Summary

Feature	Recommendation
Light	Medium to bright indirect, no direct sun
Watering	Top 2–3 in dry → deep soak every 7–10 days
Soil Mix	Moist but airy mix (peat/coir + perlite)
Humidity	50–60%, mist regularly or use humidifier
Temperature	18–27 °C (65–80 °F); no lower than ~15 °C
Fertilizer	Optional; dilute feed in spring/summer
Repotting	Annually or when doubled in size
Maintenance	Leaf wiping, prune old and damaged leaves

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