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How to Grow and Care for Peace Lilies Place plants in bright, indirect light. Plant peace lilies in Miracle-Gro® Indoor Potting Mix for great results. Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. A month after planting, feed plants with Miracle-Gro® Indoor Plant Food.
Where should I place a peace lily in my house?
Peace lilies like indirect light and shade, making them ideal for indoor environments. They’re even known to do well in offices with fluorescent lights and no windows! South- or west-facing windows tend to be the best locations for peace lilies, providing the right mix of light.
How often should I water my peace lily indoors?
Your Peace Lily enjoys weekly waterings, but it will tell you when it needs water by drooping its leaves. During the winter months feel free to only water your plant fortnightly.
How long does an indoor peace lily live?
On average, Peace Lilies can survive anywhere between three to five years. They are known for their aesthetic appeal and their capability to cleanse the air.
How do you make peace lily leaves bigger?
To make your Peace Lily grow bigger, provide bright indirect light, monitor watering needs closely, and lightly fertilize your plant every 2-3 months. Address any issues promptly to prevent your plant from experiencing excess stress.
How do I know when my peace lily needs repotting?
Peace lilies are actually quite happy to be a bit crowded in their pots. You’ll know it’s time to repot when your plant begins to wilt more frequently. At that point, its roots will have begun to take up so much of the container that there’s little soil left to hold water.
How do I know if my peace lily is overwatered?
The main symptoms of an overwatered Peace Lily are widespread yellowing foliage, brown leaf tips, generalized drooping, leaf spot diseases, and brown, mushy roots. A poorly draining pot or soil, overpotting, or watering on a schedule are major contributors to overwatering.
How do I get my peace lily to flower?
How to Get Peace Lilies to Flower. Most often, if no flowers are appearing, the plant is not getting enough light. Peace lilies are very tolerant of low light, but low light doesn’t mean no light! To encourage flowering, move the plant to a brighter location, where it will receive bright, indirect light.
What are the benefits of peace lily?
7 reasons you need a peace lily plant in your home It purifies the air. It’s a low maintenance house plant. Absorbs acetone vapors. Promotes restful sleep. Perfect to spruce up home décor. Prevents formation of mildew. Removes mold spores from the air.
How big does a peace lily get?
Most peace lilies grow between 1 to 4 feet tall and wide. The cultivar ‘Sensation’ can reach a height of 6 feet with an equal width.
How often does a peace lily bloom?
Healthy peace lily plants will bloom twice a year, in spring and again in fall. The flowers usually last for one to two months before turning brown.
What is the best fertilizer for a peace lily?
When it comes to fertilizing a peace lily, any good quality, water-soluble houseplant fertilizer is fine. Look for a product with a balanced ratio, such as 20-20-20, diluted to one-half or one-quarter strength. Be sure to water after feeding your peace lily to distribute the fertilizer evenly around the roots.
How do you keep peace lily leaves shiny?
You can also grow them as houseplants. Peace lilies grow best in bright, indirect light and fast-draining, loamy or sandy, acidic soils. Whether grown indoors or out, the peace lily’s broad leaves attract dust and dirt. Cleaning the leaves once every two to three weeks will ensure shiny, healthy leaves.
Can I put my peace lily outside in the summer?
Although peace lilies are widely grown as houseplants, they also do well outdoors in warm climates or during warm summer months in colder regions.
How much should you water a peace lily?
The plant will droop a bit when thirsty, telling you when it needs a drink. If you pay attention to when it usually starts to sag, you can plan to water one day before it generally happens. Watering about once a week and spritzing leaves with water throughout the summer will help keep your peace lily hydrated.
What kind of potting soil do peace lilies need?
Potting and fertilizer Peace lilies prefer a soil that can mix drainage and moisture retention. Blended potting mixes with texture are common for peace lilies, especially ones with perlite, peat moss, coir, or loam.
Are coffee grounds good for peace lilies?
Yes, coffee grounds can be good for your peace lilies. Primarily as a fertilizer due to their high nutrient content. The grounds are acidic, too, lowering your soil’s pH. Coffee grounds in your potting soil can ward off indoor pets like cats & also help reverse leaf browning on peace lilies.
How long does it take a peace lily to recover?
Besides watering issues, check to see whether you’re keeping the plant’s routine in terms of fertilization, humidity, temperature, and sunlight. These exercises, when performed well, will see your droopy peace lily recover to green, turgid leaves. It may take up to 2 weeks for the plant to recover from this episode.
Why do the tips of my peace lily turn brown?
Irrigation problem – The most likely reason for brown tips on peace lily leaves is irrigation, either too much or too little. Generally, experts recommend that you wait until the lily wilts slightly before watering it. When you give the plant too little water, the leaf tips may turn brown.
