Adanson's monstera vs Peace Lily

Side-by-side comparison

Light
Monstera adansonii
Bright indirect
Spathiphyllum cannifolium
Low light
Water
Monstera adansonii
High
Spathiphyllum cannifolium
Moderate
Difficulty
Monstera adansonii
Moderate
Spathiphyllum cannifolium
Easy
Toxic to Pets
Monstera adansonii
Spathiphyllum cannifolium
Family
Monstera adansonii
Araceae
Spathiphyllum cannifolium
Araceae

Monstera adansonii

Monstera adansonii, the Adanson's monstera, Swiss cheese plant,, five holes plant or Monkey mask plant is a species of flowering plant from family Araceae, which is widespread across much of South...

Spathiphyllum cannifolium

Spathiphyllum cannifolium, the canna-leaf peace lily or spatheflower, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to wet tropical areas of Trinidad and northern and western...

Comparison Summary

Light
{"a":"Bright indirect","b":"Low light"}
Water
{"a":"High","b":"Moderate"}
Difficulty
{"a":"Moderate","b":"Easy"}
Toxic To Pets
{"a":"Yes","b":"Yes"}
Family
{"a":"Araceae","b":"Araceae"}
Max Height
{"a":"Varies","b":"1-4 ft"}
Native Region
{"a":"tropical forests with hot and high humidity conditions","b":"wet tropical areas of Trinidad and northern and western S..."}

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is easier to care for, Adanson's monstera or Peace Lily?

For ease of care, Peace Lily. Adanson's monstera is moderate difficulty while Peace Lily is easy difficulty.

Do Adanson's monstera and Peace Lily need the same light?

Adanson's monstera prefers bright indirect while Peace Lily prefers low light.

Are Adanson's monstera and Peace Lily safe for pets?

Adanson's monstera is toxic to pets and Peace Lily is toxic to pets.

Can I grow Adanson's monstera and Peace Lily together?

They have different care requirements, so place them in areas matching their individual needs.