Peace Lily Domino

For the same low-light tolerant, blooming Peace Lily without the variegated foliage, the standard Peace Lily is available in both small and medium sizes and shares all the same easy care characteristics.

For a pet-safe tropical plant that also tolerates lower light and suits the same Canadian room conditions, the Parlour Palm is a popular low-light companion that pairs well with Peace Lily in a bright Canadian home.

For another variegated plant with patterned foliage that thrives in similar low to medium indirect light, the Peperomia Caperata Variegata is a compact, pet-safe alternative for a desk or shelf.

The primary difference is the foliage. The Domino is a variegated cultivar of Spathiphyllum wallisii with irregular white and pale green streaking across the glossy green leaves. This makes the plant visually interesting year-round, not just when it is in flower. Care requirements, light tolerance, blooming behaviour, and toxicity are the same as for the standard Peace Lily. The Domino is not a different species; it is a selected variety with distinctive leaf patterning.

Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, or when the plant droops slightly. In spring and summer that is roughly every 7 days. In a Canadian winter, extend to every 10 to 14 days. Water thoroughly until it drains from the bottom and empty the saucer. The plant will droop visibly when it needs water and recover quickly after watering. If the plant droops and the soil is already wet, overwatering is the problem, not underwatering.

Yes. Like all Spathiphyllum, the Peace Lily Domino is toxic to cats, dogs, and people. It contains calcium oxalate crystals that cause oral irritation, drooling, and gastrointestinal upset if ingested. Keep the plant out of reach of pets and small children. If a pet ingests any part of the plant, contact a veterinarian immediately. For a pet-safe plant with similar light requirements, the Parlour Palm is non-toxic to cats, dogs, and people.

Brown edges or browning on the white variegated portions of the leaf are most commonly caused by low humidity or exposure to dry forced-air heat. The white areas of variegated leaves are more sensitive to humidity fluctuations than the green portions. From November through March when Canadian home heating dries the air, this is one of the most common issues with variegated Peace Lilies. A pebble tray filled with water placed under the pot, or a humidifier nearby, significantly reduces this problem.

Bright to medium indirect light is the key factor. Move the plant to a position near an east or west-facing window without direct sun. Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month from April through September. Trim spent flower stalks at the base once the white spathe fades. The plant blooms naturally in spring and sometimes again in fall. In a Canadian winter when daylight is short, fewer or no blooms is normal and will resume in spring as light levels increase.