Identifying and Caring for Rubber Tree and Peace Lily in a Gift Basket

Two Common Gift Plants: Care Basics

A florist basket with four plants contained two species:

1. Rubber Tree (Ficus elastica)

• Bright light, some direct sun ok.
• Water when top inch of soil dry.
• Empty saucer after watering.
• Repot only in spring; max 2-inch size increase.

2. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)

• Bright indirect light, no direct sun.
• Water when top 2 inches dry (less in winter).
• Blooms more when slightly rootbound—don’t repot for a year.
• Empty saucer promptly.

General Rule

Both need drainage holes. Overwatering kills more plants than underwatering.