Spathiphyllum can tolerate a wide range of mixes, but they do best in a well-draining mix that is watered frequently. The reason I would still use smaller particles is root-room. The plant will run out of root-room in short order in a container of super chunky mix. In fact, my Peace Lily already needs to be divided and transplanted the way I did last year. I used a very course mix of bark, perlite, and pumice. I did add the recommended Lime at the time of mixing, and I've been fertilizing at least once a month. The Peace Lily is blooming, too. Josh

Right on with the quotes this morning, Don There is a house being built in our development. It has ionic order columns (greek), a turret (italian) and the frieze looks to be either gingerbread or victorian. It is not music to my eyes.

We had colder weather here today and yesterday than we did on Monday. Monday morning's low was 49, but yesterday and today it got down to 45 degrees, and in certain spots in my yard it is 3 or 4 degrees colder, and so I do not put anything sensitive there. I keep orchids outside all winter, and they are doing okay, but they are in the warmest part of the back yard and are semi-protected. I have basil and tomato plants in pots next to the house, and they are doing well. I seem to get more tomatoes in the winter than I do in the summer. None of my Kalanchoes have ever gotten damaged, and I have some of the in the coldest parts of the yard. The heliconias never get damaged either.

Bless her little heart, she is a doll. I had a 2lb girl 22 years ago and she is a wonderful healthy young lady today. Judy