Known for their glossy leaves and delicate white flowers, peace lilies are a popular choice for new plant owners. And it's easy to see why. They are lightweight and will happily live anywhere.But the best part? Peace lilies have air purifying superpowers, so they will filter out harmful pollutants in the air around them.
Now, there are a few things every lily owner should know to keep their plant happy and thriving. That's why we've put together this guide to help you out..
How to care for your peace lily?
Like all houseplants, peace lilies need a few basic things to survive - water, light, food and the right temperature and humidity. If you nail them early, you will ensure that your plant lives a long and healthy life!
1. Water every few days.
Day-to-day care is quite simple with the peace-loving lily, as they only need enough water to keep the soil moist. So as long as they are watered every few days, they will be happy. But if you ever skip watering and notice their leaves are drooping, don't panic! Peace lilies are quite dramatic. This is just their way of telling you that they need a drink. Once rehydrated, they will recover immediately.
2. Low lighting is best
Weak sunlight is best for the peace lily, as it naturally grows on forest floors in the wild. But, if you want your plant to produce the bright white flowers that peace lilies love, just place it on a windowsill to get some light every now and then.Peace lilies are also one of the few plants that pump out oxygen during the night. So if you keep it by your bed, some say you might wake up more refreshed than usual.
3. More moisture please
When it comes to caring for your peace lily, remember that they are tropical plants. So they will be happiest somewhere moist. And while it may be hard to replicate the rainforest environment here in the India, throwing them into a steamy bathroom, kitchen or conservatory is the next best thing.
4. To feed during the growing season
Usually, one of the biggest problems people face when caring for a lily is over watering and feeding. But less is more. Therefore, only use liquid fertilizer during the growing season (March to September). If your plant is looking a little sad, you can feed it with some controlled release fertilizer once a year. But remember that they are low maintenance plants, so don't overdo it.
How to care for a peace lily with brown leaves
If your peace lily is showing brown leaves, it may be time to give it a prune and restore it to health. To keep your plant looking vibrant, make sure to cut off any dead, brown leaves. If many leaves are turning brown, it may mean that you are giving your plant too much sun. Direct sunlight will scorch the leaves. So try to move it somewhere without direct sunlight.Brown leaves can also be a sign of insufficient watering. As a rule of thumb, if the leaves are wilted and brown, prune your plant. But if they're limp or mushy, that means you're overdoing them. The earlier you spot these signs, the easier it will be to revive your plant .
How to transplant a peace lily
In time, your peace lily will have to move to a new home. But since many plant owners are intimidated by repotting, they'll leave theirs in a pot it's outgrown. That's why we've put together these simple tips to help you when you need to transplant yours.
– Gently remove your peace lily from the pot it came in.
- Give the bottom of the pot a few taps to loosen any soil, taking care of your plant's roots.
- Insert the plant into the hole, straighten it and cover it with a few more centimetres of soil.
- Firmly tap the soil to ensure that the plant does not move.
- Give water quickly and everything is done.
