The Peace Lily has a distinctive look which makes it quite easy to identify, but there are a handful of other plants that have visual similarities to the Peace Lily, and these can sometimes get mistaken for each other. Here we take a look at the main plants that get misidentified as Peace Lilies and detail their distinguishing features so that you can tell them apart.

Peace Lilies and Calla Lilies are often believed to be one and the same, but these two types of ‘lilies’ are actually entirely different plants. Here we look at their differences so that you can tell them apart and ensure they get the appropriate care.

The typical lifespan of most Peace Lilies kept as house plants is between 3 and 5 years, however this is dependent on the care given to the plant, as well as the variety of Peace Lily you have. Many examples of Peace Lily can grow happily for in excess of 10 years when given the correct care.

There are almost 500 different species of philodendron, and among these there are a small number of split-leaf philodendrons. Split-leaf philodendrons

The Burle Marx Philodendron is a low growing tropical shrub, hailing from the rainforests of Brazil. It features long arrow shaped leaves in a bright fresh green color. The foliage has a glossy texture, with heavy veining which gives the effect of ribbed leaves. The variegated variety of this plant has splashes or yellow on the foliage in a random pattern, and the veining is more subtle so that the leaves appear to be gently rippled.

‘Philodendron’ and ‘Monstera’ are two names that you might hear used frequently to describe what is seemingly the same plant. Are these two names in fact just synonyms for each other, or are they used to denote different types of plants? Here we investigate why these names are sometimes accepted as being the same, as well as the primary differences and similarities between Philodendron and Monstera plants to help set them apart.

When it comes to snake plants, fertilizer can be a controversial issue. Here we look at the risks and benefits associated with fertilizer use, and which types of fertilizers are best for snake plants.

Snake plants are low maintenance houseplants that don’t need much attention, but they will thrive in conditions that are most similar to the environment they natively hail from. Here we investigate the ideal levels of humidity for snake plants.

This unusual snake plant is one you may not have seen before, and that’s because it’s a fairly new variety. The Night Owl Snake Plant does not grow in the wild, and is actually a cultivated hybrid which is a result of crossing the Sansevieria trifasciata Laurentii with the Sansevieria trifasciata Hahnii (better known as the Bird’s Nest Snake Plant’.)