The peace lily is characterized by its elegant white blossoms and green plant leaves, but have you heard of the purple peace lily? The name may lead you to believe that it’s a variant of the well-known member of the family; the purple peace lily is not commonly encountered but is very attractive to plant lovers nonetheless. Today we find out if there is a real purple peace lily or if there is something else that is often confused with it and if so delineates several ways of obtaining a lovely purple-colored shade in an indoor garden.

Is there really a purple peace lily? 🌱🤔

A standard peace lily (Spathiphyllum) is adored for its white spathes (flowers). They contrast nicely with its green leaves. On that score, there is no true variant of a purple peace lily. Therefore, if a synthetic free-flowering peace lily is a passion of yours, this may not be the case here. Many are guilty of saying “purple peace lily,” whereby in a normal sense there is no such slang used.

Even if a true purple peace lily does not exist, there are plants of this family that supply the purple hue desired by most plant enthusiasts. Should you aspire to the beautification of your abode with purple blooms or branches, there are other plants that will meet your needs.

Which plants can be mistaken for the purple peace lily? 🌿💜

“Purple peace lily” is a common name for several other plants. It is due to its similar profiles and growth patterns. We have come up with some of the most common substitutes that enhance purple factors at your house:

Anthurium 💐🌺

The anthurium is a beautiful tropical plant that is often confused with a peace lily due to its similar appearance. It has fleshy leaves with flowers that are heart-shaped and of various colors ranging from purple, red, pink, and many others. Finally, if you need a plant with those purple flowers, the purple anthurium will do a great job.

Purple Heart (Tradescantia pallida) 🍃💜

The purple heart plant is amazing. It is a beautiful and safe way to add purple tones to your home. This creeper has beautiful purple leaves, which make it appealing and lightweight in maintenance. It may lack the white flowers that are characteristic of peace lilies, but its green leaves can provide the desired purple color instead.

Calla Lily 🌸🌿

The calla lily might not be a relative of the peace lily, yet it is a well-known flowering plant, one of its flowering forms being similar. Calla lilies are also available in different shades of purple, lavender, and magenta. They are great replacements if what you are looking for is something like a purple peace lily, minus the grace and the form.

Getting a Purple Look with Your Peace Lily 🌱✨

Okay, so you want to have a purple effect in your indoor garden that you have created. Therefore, peace lily arrangements can still be made using elements associated with the shade purple. Although the flowers themselves will not change colors to purple, and since they are not meant to do so, there are other ways to incorporate this color:

Purple Pots and Decor 🎨🪴

With regard to how to arrange the peace lily flowers, there are actually lots of things to consider, including how to use purple in the decor’s personality. This option can be great because, with white flowers and deep green leaves, it will offer a nice variance to the presentation of plants, making the whole appearance quite enticing.

Pair with purple-leaved plants. 💐🌸

Another way to introduce the purple effect is by pairing your peace lily with plants that have naturally purple foliage, like the purple heart or anthurium mentioned earlier. By putting these last two together, one appreciates both the sight of the white flowers and purple colors in the arrangement, which are very stunning.

Artificial Coloring 🖌️🌿

On rare occasions, there are those who have gone as far as adding food coloring to the water of their peace lily with the hope that the flower will bloom in a different color, such as purple. Though this is not a method you can rely on to always work since it may also destroy the plant, there is a need to be careful if you wish to attempt this. However, this method won’t create a long-lasting purple bloom and can give only a temporary result.

Caring for Your Peace Lily: Tips for Longevity 🌿💧

Whether you are going for the classic peace lily or looking to construct a display with a purple inclination, the care that you give your plant will go a long way in extending its lifespan. In order to give your peace lily all that it needs to grow, be sure to remember these key care considerations:

Light Requirements ☀️🌤️

Peace lilies like low or medium-bright light. Direct sun must absolutely be avoided since it may burn the foliar parts. However, sufficient light is a requirement for the plant to bloom regularly.

Watering Needs 💧🌱

Aloha, people! The moisture in the potting mixture surrounding the peace lily should always be on ‘moist,’ but be sure not to drown the poor plant! This means watering plants whenever the top inch of soil is dry, and there are good drainage systems that do not leave the soil too soggy.

Temperature and Humidity 🌡️🌿

This is their optimal temperature zone, in which they flourish quite well at 65°F-85°F (18 – 29) degrees. Higher temperatures are generally good for your peace lily. But, they will be happier if you keep them constantly moist.

Fertilization 🌿🔋

Every 6-8 weeks during the active growth phase (spring and summer), the peace lily should be fed with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer. It is also advisable not to apply too much of the fertilizer, as too many nutrients can scorch the plant’s growth and stifle its roots.

Final thoughts: 🌸💜

Although it is accurate that there in reality does not lie a purple peace lily in existence, there are lots of purple plant lovers out there who have several ideas on how to incorporate the color purple into their plant toil. Whether it is an Anthurium plant or simply a matter of using purple foliage plants to embellish the peace lily or use your creative imagination in the use of decor, you can break free from the boring, uniform indoor garden that you have always wished for.

There is no denying the pleasing appeal of peace lilies, which have been around for ages, but enhancing the purple coloring will add charm to any space. However, it should be noted that even if your peace lily is not in purple flowers, the white flowers, when teamed up with purple accents, will still look stunning.