Peace Lily Care
Peace lilies are wonderfully easy to live with. The secret is not a strict watering schedule — it is learning to watch the plant.
Let Your Peace Lily Tell You When It’s Thirsty
One of the things we love about peace lilies is how clearly they communicate. When the leaves begin to soften and droop, the plant is often telling you that it is ready for a drink.
Rather than automatically watering every few days, check the plant and the soil. If the soil is beginning to dry and the plant is starting to droop, it is time to water.
The Best Way to Water
If your peace lily is planted in a plastic grower’s pot that lifts out of its decorative container, watering is very simple:
- Remove the grower’s pot from the decorative pot.
- Water the soil thoroughly so the entire root ball becomes evenly moist.
- Allow the excess water to drain freely from the bottom of the pot.
- Once it has finished draining, place it back into its decorative container.
The goal is to give the roots a good, thorough drink without leaving the plant standing in stagnant water.
If your plant cannot be removed from its container, water more carefully and make sure excess water is not collecting around the bottom of the root ball.
A Few More Things Peace Lilies Like
What if the leaves are yellow?
Yellow leaves can have several causes, but if the soil stays wet for long periods, too much water or poor drainage should be one of the first things you consider.
What if it droops?
Check the soil. If it is dry, give the plant a thorough drink and allow it to drain. A thirsty peace lily will often perk up noticeably after watering.
One Simple Rule
Water thoroughly when your peace lily needs it, then let the excess water escape. Don’t keep the roots continually sitting in water.
Plant conditions vary from home to home, so light, temperature, pot size and season can all affect how quickly the soil dries.