How do you take care of a peace lily indoors?
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.
Do peace lily plants need sunlight?
Peace Lilies can live in low to bright, indirect sunlight. They’re the perfect plant to bring life to a dark room or corner. Prolonged exposure to bright direct sunlight may burn and scorch their leaves and dry out their flowers.
Where should I place a peace lily in my house?
The peace lily should be close to, but not directly under a window in a warm room in your house where it will benefit from indirect sunlight. North or West facing windows are best as these do not allow direct sunlight all day.
How long does a potted peace lily last?
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. What is this?
How do I know if my peace lily is healthy?
Your peace lily will tell you if it’s getting too much light: Yellow leaves indicate too much light, while brown streaks are a sign of scorching from direct sunlight. Move your peace lily if its leaves exhibit these signs. Peace lilies are more tolerant of under-watering than over-watering.
How often should I water my peace lily indoors?
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.
Should I cut dead leaves off peace lily?
You should prune your indoor peace lilies when the blossoms fade and wilt, or if the plants have overgrown and are taking up too much space. Pruning off dead flowers and leaves usually helps reduce the space the plants take up. You can also cut back the plant when the old foliage is yellowing and wilting.
Should I mist my peace lily?
Take care not to over-water. Peace lily leaves also enjoy a good misting, which you can do when you water throughout the summer. Watering is another area in which your peace lily will communicate with you: If leaves begin to droop, it’s time to water and your plant won’t be any worse for the little bit of wear.
Can I put my Peace Lily outside in the summer?
Your Peace Lily will also love being outside during the summer. Place it then in a sheltered position in the shade. Many people assume that the white spathes are the flowers, but the flowers of the Peace Lily are tiny and are found on the pointed spadix.
How do you get peace lilies to bloom?
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. Green flowers, weak-looking flowers, or a general lack of flowers can be caused by improper fertilizing.
How often should you water a peace lily plant?
Water the peace lily once a week using non-chlorinated water. The plant prefers rain water or distilled water. Peace lilies that grow in low light levels often require less water then plants in bright, filtered sunlight. Keep the soil evenly moist.
Does my peace lily need repotting?
When provided with adequate water and occasional fertilizer, the peace lily lives for years in the home, but does require routine repotting when the plant outgrows the original container. Repot in the spring when growth is minimal. Select a new plant pot that is one size larger than the current pot.
How to repot a peace lily?
Gently remove your peace lily.
How do I care for an indoor peace lily?
Give a peace lily more water when the soil becomes barely moist and a few crumbs of dirt stick to your finger when you insert it into the soil. Scan your plants for signs of pests. Evidence of pests include holes in plant leaves, blotches on the leaves, sticky trails along the stems or leaves.
