'Sensation' peace lily guide
Spathiphyllum 'Sensation', also called giant peace lily, large peace lily
Published 2026-11-08
Quick care
- Light
- Medium
- Water
- When the top 2 to 3 cm (1 in) of soil is dry, or when leaves start to droop
- Humidity
- Average room air is fine. More humidity helps.
- Temperature
- 18 to 27°C (65 to 80°F). Keep above 10°C (50°F).
- Soil
- Rich, well-draining houseplant mix
- Feeding
- Half-strength fertilizer every 6 to 8 weeks in spring and summer
- Pets
- Toxic to cats and dogs. Causes mouth pain, not the kidney failure true lilies cause.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Mature size
- 1 to 1.5 m (3 to 5 ft) tall and wide
- Propagation
- Divide the clump when you repot
- Where to buy
- Common
This page covers what makes 'Sensation' peace lily different. For light, water, soil, pests, and the rest, read the peace lily care guide.
What it is
‘Sensation’ is the giant peace lily. Its dark green leaves grow up to 50 cm (20 in) long, with deep ribs. The whole plant reaches 1 to 1.5 m (3 to 5 ft) tall. It makes a big floor plant for a spot without much light. It blooms less often than smaller peace lilies.
How to tell it apart
| Plant | Leaves | The tell |
|---|---|---|
| ‘Sensation’ | Huge, dark, with deep ribs | Floor-plant size and heavy ribbing |
| ‘Mauna Loa’ peace lily | Large, glossy, smoother | Smaller, with more flowers |
| Peace lily (common kinds) | Medium, glossy | Tabletop size |
Care differences
‘Sensation’ handles low light well. It uses a lot of water once it fills its pot, so check the soil often in summer. A big plant in a small pot can droop within days.
It is grown for its leaves more than its flowers. Expect fewer blooms.
Wipe the big leaves with a damp cloth every few weeks. Dust blocks the light they need.
Grow it by division
Divide it in spring. The root mass is heavy. A bread knife or a sharp spade helps. Each piece needs leaves and roots.
Buying it
‘Sensation’ is common at garden centers, often as a large floor plant. Look for upright, dark leaves with no brown tips. Make sure you have room. It gets wide.