Common Name:
Peace Lily 'Sweet Romano'
Description:
Spathiphyllum 'Sweet Romano' is a refined and elegant Peace Lily variety known for its lush, dark green foliage and generous production of large, pure white spathes. Bred for improved form and flowering performance, 'Sweet Romano' features broad, glossy leaves with a gently arching habit, giving it a full, symmetrical shape that looks stunning in decorative pots or grouped with other indoor foliage plants. This variety thrives in Melbourne’s indoor conditions, preferring bright, indirect light but also tolerating lower light levels, making it ideal for homes, offices, and shaded indoor spaces. It flourishes in a well-draining, peat-based mix and requires regular watering to keep the soil lightly moist—while also being forgiving of the occasional missed drink. 'Sweet Romano' is appreciated for its long-lasting blooms and clean, structured appearance, offering year-round foliage interest and reliable flowering under the right conditions.
Form:
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Shrub - Small
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Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding
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Indoors / Well lit
Mature Size:
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Height: 40–60 cm
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Width: 40–60 cm
Aspect:
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Part Shade
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Full Shade
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Indoors / Well lit
Flowering:
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Flowers in Spring
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Flowers in Summer
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Flowers in Autumn (intermittently indoors)
Flower Colour:
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White
Key Attributes:
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Suitable for Pots
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Suitable for Indoors
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Air Purifying
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Scented Flowers
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Herbaceous
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Perennial
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Low Maintenance
Toxicity:
Toxic to cats, dogs, and humans if ingested. Contains calcium oxalate crystals that may cause irritation to the mouth, throat, and digestive system.
Companion Plants:
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Aglaonema 'Jade Queen'
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Calathea makoyana
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Dieffenbachia 'Tropic Snow'
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Philodendron 'Congo Green'
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Aspidistra elatior
