Spathiphyllum Sensation - Peace lily

With Spathiphyllum Sensation, the peace lily (or spathe flower) takes on grand proportions: this variety is impressive with its XXL, pleated foliage, with prominent veins, and its large white inflorescences that emerge above the clump. Happy in a gentle and slightly humid atmosphere, it truly makes a sensation in contemporary interiors or heated conservatories.

Belonging to the Araceae family, the Spathiphyllum genus naturally lives in the warm, humid undergrowth of tropical forests, often in shaded and cool areas near watercourses.
The Sensation peace lily is a horticultural selection from a breeding programme conducted in Florida: it was stabilised by the breeder James J. Georgusis and marketed under the name Sensation ‘Gorgusis No. 1’. It is sometimes sold under the name Spathiphyllum wallisii ‘Sensation’. This plant forms a large clump of upright leaves that emerge from its crown. They are thick and glossy, elliptical to lanceolate and strongly veined, and can reach 60 to 76 cm in length and 28 to 36 cm in width on a mature specimen. The flowering occurs in waves: a large, ovate white spathe, surrounding a cream spadix, stands on a stem that slightly exceeds the foliage; the spathes can approach 28 to 30 cm in length. Indoors, expect a 0.80 to 1.20 m height (more in a very large container), with a generous spread.
Like many aroids, the plant is toxic if ingested (presence of calcium oxalates), particularly for pets.

Indoors, it thrives in bright light without direct sun or in bright shade, in a rather humid atmosphere, between 18 and 27 °C (in any case above 15 °C). It is suitable for beginners, but overwatering and excessively dry air should be avoided. You can place it in a bright living room away from a bay window, a bright hallway, an office, or a bathroom with a window, avoiding draughts.

This large Spathiphyllum is perfect for filling a slightly empty corner, softening the somewhat severe line of a contemporary piece of furniture, and structuring a room without cluttering it. It pairs well with plants that enjoy the same conditions: an Anthurium crystallinum for its velvety leaves, an Asplenium nidus ‘Crispy Wave’ with its architectural habit, an Aglaonema 'Snowflake' with variegated foliage, or a Philodendron ‘Imperial Green’. Opt for understated containers (matte ceramic, fibre planter) to let their foliage take centre stage.