Spathiphyllum plant named `S18`

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum is provided. The plant is medium to large size, full, symmetrical; suitable for production in a 15-25 cm pot from a single tissue culture produced microcutting; maintains proper growth habit and leaf shape at close pot spacing; grows very vigorously; branches early and freely; flowers naturally early and abundantly producing good quality inflorescences from the onset of flowering; has thick, strong peduncles and medium to large spathes with little green coloration, held relatively close to foliage.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named `S18`, substantially as described and illustrated herein, characterized particularly as to novelty by its medium to large size; full and symmetrical growth habit; exceptionally vigorous growth; early and abundant branching; early and abundant natural flowering; medium to large spathes with limited green coloration, held on thick strong peduncles relatively close to foliage.