10" spath

Of all the flowering house plants, Peace Lily care is probably the easiest. In fact, it tolerates average indoor conditions better than many house plants.

It's good for you, too. This is one of the best plants for improving air quality indoors. It has one of the top removal rates of toxins such as formaldehyde, ammonia and carbon monoxide from tainted indoor air.

When flowers start to fade, cut off the flower stalks as close to the base as possible.

Height: Usually about 3 ft (90 cm)

Light: Bright light, but no direct sun. Peace lilies will tolerate low light, but may not bloom. Brown scorch marks on leaves, as well as curled leaves, are signs of too much sunlight.

Water: Keep soil evenly moist. Use a pot with a drainage hole to prevent soggy soil, which can cause root rot. Always use room-temperature water for your houseplants; cold water is a shock to them.