Outside of its hardiness zones (11-12 USDA), many people grow the peace lily indoors.
Peace lilies are not true lilies, but they are members of the Araceae family.
Peace lilies are easy to grow and may live for 20 years or more with proper care.
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They grow moderately and reach maturity in around three years.
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Fun Fact
Like many plants, peace lilies carry symbolism.
The peace lily’s meaning is associated with sympathy, healing, hope, purity, andnaturallypeace.
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The plant is commonly given as a gift to those who have lost a loved one.
Peace Lily Care
Peace lilies grow best in bright, indirect light with fertile, organic soil.
Peace lilies are happiest when they’re somewhat root-bound.
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It’s ideal to pot the plant in a terra-cotta or clay vessel that wicks away excess moisture.
Always use ahigh-quality potting mixand a pot with good drainage.
Light
A peace lily needs six to eight hours of indirect sunlight.
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They are shade-loving plants in their native habitats.
But, peace lilies indoors need a bit more filtered light.
An east-facing window is a prime spot to place a peace lily in your house.
Soil
Peace lilies like a rich, loose potting mix that contains plenty oforganic matter.
Water
Peace lilies prefer to be under-watered rather than overwatered.
In winter, reduce watering, but never allow the soil to dry out completely.
Temperature and Humidity
These plants prefer moist warmth.
The ideal temperature range for your peace lily is 65 to 80F.
Spritz the leaves every week with softened or distilled water throughout the summer growing season to raise humidity.
Fertilizer
Peace lilies appreciate frequent feedings, which result in the strongest plant and seasonal blooming.
You do not need to fertilize the plant during the winter.
They range in size from miniature to massive and from deep green with snow-white flowers to golden-leaved beauties.
But they can be susceptible to scale and mealybugs.
Spot treatment withhorticultural oilis a good strategy for these pests.
How to Get Peace Lily to Bloom
Peace lilies are notoriously difficult when it comes to blooming.
Sometimes, even the happiest, healthiest plants don’t bloom outside of their natural rainforest environment.
Bloom Months
Peace lily typically blooms in the spring, around April.
In optimum conditions, the plant will flower twice a year, in spring and fall.
What Do Peace Lily’s Flowers Look and Smell Like?
Peace lily has white flowers that resemble calla lilies.
(The flowers will turn a pale green as the plant matures.)
The flowers have a light fragrance.
The buds are fairly small and unfurl like leaves.
It can take some time for them to come into bloom, so be patient.
When the bloom fades, deadhead the spent flower.
Common Problems With Peace Lily
Yellowing Leaves
Yellow leavesare mainly the result of watering issues.
Overwatering and underwatering can causepeace lily leaves to droopand turn yellow, as can poor water quality.
Curling Leaves
Curled, pale leaves generally indicate that the plant is receiving too much light overall.
And scorched leaves indicate too much direct sun.
In either case, the plant should be moved to a shadier location.
Browning Tips
You might noticebrowning on your peace lily’s leaf tips.
This can be due to too much or too little water, as well as poor soil drainage.
It also can arise due to insufficient humidity.
Plus, the buildup of salts in the soil might be a culprit.
Ensure that your plant is properly watered and that the soil is draining.
Yes, you’re able to remove the dead, brown tips.
It can make the plant healthier.
Peace lilies are considered air-purifying and stress-reducing plants.
In general, a peace lily may bring a sense of peace and good fortune to a home.
you might tell if your peace lily is overwatered by looking at the leaves.
If leaves appear yellow and wilting, then you have most likely overwatered it.
Another sign of too much water is the scent of the soil.
If it smells rotten and sour, then it is too wet.
