Which Spathiphyllum variety to choose?

The Spathiphyllum genus offers several varieties, each with its own size and habit characteristics. Here is how the Spathiphyllum Vivaldi stands out from other varieties in our catalog:

• Spathiphyllum Vivaldi (this plant): medium size (70 cm), compact and elegant habit, generous flowering, perfect for medium spaces. Ideal balance between size and elegance.
• Spathiphyllum Bellini: large size (100 cm), imposing and majestic habit, dense foliage, spectacular flowers. To create an impressive focal point.
• Spathiphyllum Sweet Sebastiano: very large size (110 cm), spectacular XXL habit, lush foliage, abundant flowering. The most imposing of all.
• Spathiphyllum Sweet Silvana: large size (80 cm), elegant and structured habit, shiny foliage, regular flowering. Between medium and large.
• Spathiphyllum Torelli: medium size (65 cm), compact and bushy habit, dense foliage, generous flowering. Slightly more compact than the Vivaldi.
• Spathiphyllum Bingo Cupido: compact size, dense and bushy habit, perfect for small spaces, abundant flowering. The smallest variety.

Why choose the Spathiphyllum Vivaldi? If you are looking for a medium-sized Spathiphyllum (70 cm) with a compact and elegant habit, the Vivaldi is the perfect choice. It offers the ideal balance between decorative presence and reasonable footprint, perfect for most indoor spaces without being too imposing.

Exposure & location

The Spathiphyllum Vivaldi appreciates Partial shade with bright indirect light. It tolerates low light but will flower less.

• Exposure: Partial shade, bright indirect light, tolerates low light.
• Ideal: living room, office, bedroom, bathroom or bright room without direct sunlight.
• Temperature: 18 to 25 °C, without sudden variations.
• Substrate: light, rich and well-drained, universal potting soil with perlite.

Verdeia tip: the brighter the light (without direct sun), the more abundant the flowering will be.

Watering & care

• Watering: regular; keep the substrate slightly moist without soaking.
• Frequency: about 1-2 times per week in spring-summer, reduce in winter.
• Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
• Humidity: prefers 50-70% humidity, mist occasionally or dust the leaves.
• Fertilizer: once every 2-4 weeks in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for flowering plants.
• Wilted flowers: cut flower stems at the base once the flowers have browned.

The Spathiphyllum signals thirst by dropping its leaves — water it and it will quickly straighten up.

Decor ideas & plant pairings

With its shiny green foliage and elegant white flowers, the Spathiphyllum Vivaldi brings a touch of serenity and refinement to your urban jungle. It creates a calming and bright focal point.

• To pair with: Calathea, Maranta, Ficus, Monstera, or other tropical plants to create an elegant urban jungle.
• Ideal pot: decorative pot in white, gray, terracotta ceramic, or recycled plastic to highlight the white flowers.
• Atmosphere: perfect as a statement plant in a living room, an office to purify the air, a bedroom for its calming effect, or a bright bathroom.

White flowers bring brightness and create an elegant contrast with the dark green foliage.

Verdeia Tips

• Easy to care for — perfect for beginners.
• Air-purifying plant — purifies the air of formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene (NASA study).
• Regular flowering — can bloom several times a year with good light.
• Thirst indicator — leaves fall when the plant is thirsty, then straighten up after watering.
• Avoid overwatering — prefers a slightly moist substrate rather than a waterlogged one.
• Regularly dust the leaves — improves photosynthesis and aesthetics.
• Repot every 2-3 years in spring into a slightly larger decorative pot.
• Moderate growth — be patient to see the plant grow.
• Toxic to animals — keep out of reach of cats and dogs (calcium oxalate crystals).
• The flowers turn green as they age — this is normal, cut them at the base.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Spathiphyllum 'Vivaldi'
• Common name: Spathiphyllum Vivaldi, Peace Lily
• Family: Araceae
• Origin: humid tropical forests of Central and South America
• Dimensions at delivery: Ø17 × H70 cm
• Adult size: up to 80–100 cm indoors
• Exposure: Partial shade, bright indirect light, tolerates low light
• Watering: regular, keep the substrate slightly moist
• Care: easy (perfect for beginners)
• Toxicity for animals: toxic (calcium oxalate crystals)
• Decorative style: Contemporary / Elegant / Urban jungle
• Particularity: air-purifying plant (NASA), regular flowering, thirst indicator, very easy to care for

Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The density of the foliage and the number of flowers naturally vary depending on growing conditions and the season.