What is this plant

[missfierce2007]

I recieved this plant as a gift for when my mother passed away. Ive had it for about 3 weeks and now its dying. Im trying to keep it alive but I cannot figure out what it is. Can someone please help and give me tips on it?

 

[RonsGarden]

Looks like a peace lily!
Latin name is spathiphyllum!
Here's a link on culture and care:
http://www.plant-care.com/peace-lily-spathiphyllum.html

 

[lynpenny]

It probably needs to be replanted and then they like to be moist but not too wet. the potted plants from florist almost always need to be repotted when you get them. they are normally root bound.

 

[Kya D]

Really watch the watering. They tend to be picky about moisture

 

[missfierce2007]

i looked at the website and it is not a peace lily. the leaves are longer and skinnier then the peace lily

 

[Kya D]

Hi Miss is it a corn plant?
http://www.flowerpictures.net/flower_database/c_flowers/corn_plant.html

 

[RonsGarden]

Then it has to be a Dracena!
http://www.ehow.com/way_5763738_care-dracena-plant.html

 

[Kya D]

Yeah Ron we are on the same page

 

[RonsGarden]

Pretty much Dawn!
Both require similar culture and care!

 

[missfierce2007]

i do believe this is a type of dracena because it looks just like the picture but its smaller. Idk if it will get this tall though so Im assuming its in the dracena family. Thanks u guys for your help. http://blogginghouseplants.blogspot.com/2010/08/dracena-masangeana.html

 

[Kya D]

Happy to help.

 

[handygardener]

Hi and welcome!

I am with Ron and Kya D. It is a Dracaena. This plant is tropical and it needs bright sunlight but not too hot that you'll scorch the leaves. Water just enough to not let it stand in water that will rot the roots... Be careful when transplanting them. Take the whole root ball and not just split it or worse, uproot it!