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.
Do peace lilies 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.
How much sun does a peace lily need?
Peace lily prefers to have medium, indirect sunlight and will develop yellow leaves if it is getting too much light or very low light. Brown spots and streaks can also develop if direct sun is hitting the plant.
How often should I water my peace lily?
Watering about once a week and spritzing leaves with water throughout the summer will help keep your peace lily hydrated. If your plant seems to completely droop, don’t give up — water and spritz and give it a chance to revive.
Should I mist my peace lily?
Peace lilies are more tolerant of under-watering than over-watering. Keep plants evenly moist by watering when soil feels dry to the touch. Peace lily leaves also enjoy a good misting, which you can do when you water throughout the summer.
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.
Do peace lilies like to be misted?
Peace lilies are more tolerant of under-watering than over-watering. Keep plants evenly moist by watering when soil feels dry to the touch. Take care not to over-water. Peace lily leaves also enjoy a good misting, which you can do when you water throughout the summer.
Should I cut the brown tips off my peace lily?
Prune off old and brown stalks at the base of the plant and at the soil line. New healthy stems should grow from the base of the plant. If the entire stem is browning due to over-watering or fertilization, prune away the affected stem and leaf. Cut off the affected area at the base of the peace lily.
Do peace lilies need big pots?
When to Repot Peace Lilies Peace lily is actually happy when its roots are slightly crowded, so don’t rush to repot if the plant doesn’t need it. However, if you notice roots growing through the drainage hole or circling around the surface of the potting mix, it’s time.
Should I cut the brown leaves off my peace lily?
Pruning a peace lily isn’t limited to the flower stalks. Sometimes leaves yellow and start to shrivel up. If any of your leaves are turning color or drying out, just cut the offending leaves away at their base. Always disinfect your shears between each cut to prevent the spread of disease.
Do peace lilies need humidity?
Being tropical, peace lilies like humidity. Too little, and leaf edges and tips may turn brown. Placing plants on a tray of pebbles kept moist, or near a humidifier, helps them in otherwise dry interior air.
How do I keep my peace lily happy?
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.
Does my peace lily need repotting?
However, repotting a peace lily plant is occasionally necessary, as a rootbound plant isn’t able to absorb nutrients and water and may eventually die. Fortunately, peace lily repotting is easy!
How much water does a peace lily need?
In general, water your peace lily plant every two days. In a dry climate, it may need daily watering. In a humid climate, it might be ok with getting watered only once or twice a week. Check the soil moisture with your fingers daily until you become accustomed to the soil moisture pattern of your potted peace lily houseplant.
How do you grow peace lilies indoors?
Sow peace lily seed any time of year indoors, covering the seeds with a depth of potting soil equal to the seeds’ size. Water the soil lightly so that it is constantly moist but not sodden. Peace lily takes several years to flower when grown from seed.
Can a peace lily survive outside?
In warm humid regions, the peace lily( Spathiphyllum ) can be planted in a shady border. However there isn’t a region in the United States where the peace lily can survive outside year round. Peace lilies are found naturally in damp tropical forests in places like Costa Rica, Panama, Columbia and Venezuela.