The peace lily, part of the arborvitae family and technically known as Spathiphyllum, thrives as an evergreen plant native to tropical America. It grows in a unique way, with leaves that grow directly from the rhizome rather than from stems.
What looks like a flower is actually a sheath—a modified leaf that wraps around and protects the true flower. Growing peace lilies is easy once you know the right conditions and the secrets to keeping them vibrant.
