They’re a very low maintenance plant but they do benefit from regular pruning.
These stems only produce one bract so once they fade they can be removed.
You don’t have to wait until the plant shows signs of yellowing or fading to prune the leaves.
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Pruning will also help the plant to generate new growth.
Wear gloves to avoid spreading any bacteria.
But they may need to becleanedto spruce up their appearance.
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This restores the lustre that is one of the most pleasing aspects of this plant’s appearance.
Prune the Leaves
Prune the leaves of your peace lily at the base of the plant.
Cutting as close as possible to the bottom will leave space for new growth to appear.
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It is best to cut at an angle, as opposed to straight across.
But it’s best to leave at least a few leaves in place.
This will keep the plant green and help stimulate faster regrowth.
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you’ve got the option to loosen the roots with a gardening knife.
Be sure to shake off any loose soil and replace the old soil with fresh potting mix.
The Spruce / Adrienne Legault
The Spruce / Adrienne Legault
The Spruce / Adrienne Legault
