Okay, so I’ve been messing around with houseplants lately, trying to figure out which ones I can actually keep alive. I grabbed a Peace Lily and a Chinese Evergreen, thinking they might be easy enough. They both look kinda cool, but they’re definitely different.
Appearance
- Peace Lily: I started with this one. It’s got these shiny, dark green leaves that look pretty classy. And then it gets these white flowers – well, they’re not really flowers, but they look like it. They’re pretty and stand out against the dark leaves.
- Chinese Evergreen: This one’s more colorful. The leaves have all these patterns on them, some are even silver or red. It’s not as elegant as the Peace Lily, but it sure does brighten up a room.
Growth and Care
I noticed the Chinese Evergreen is a slow grower. It started small on my table, but I read they can get up to three feet tall. It’s like, you don’t have to rush with it. The Peace Lily seems to grow a bit faster, and it gets these “flowers” more often, which I think are called spathes or something.

Both plants don’t need a ton of light, which is good for my not-so-sunny apartment. Watering them is also pretty chill. They like it when the soil’s a bit damp, but not soaked. I’ve been checking the soil with my finger – if it feels dry, I give them some water. Easy peasy.
Other Stuff
I learned that Peace Lilies are from Central America and Colombia, from those tropical forests. That’s kinda cool. Chinese Evergreens are from a totally different plant family. I did see something called a Flamingo Flower. It’s not the same as a Peace Lily but looks similar and comes in way more colors like pink, orange, even black.
Honestly, they’re both good choices for houseplants. They’re not super hard to take care of, and they look nice. I guess it depends on what you like. If you want something more classic and elegant, go for the Peace Lily. If you want something with more color and variety, the Chinese Evergreen is your plant.
I’m gonna keep both of them around and see how they do. They both have their own vibe, and I like that. It’s like having a little bit of nature inside, and that’s pretty awesome.