How to Grow Peace Lily Plants

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.

Where should I place a peace lily in my house?
How can I make my peace lily grow faster?
How do I make my peace lily bloom?
How often does a peace lily need to be watered?
Do peace lily plants clean the air?
What does an overwatered peace lily look like?
Are coffee grounds good for peace lilies?
How long do peace lilies live?
Should I mist my snake plant?
Are peace lilies bad luck?
Is a peace lily toxic to dogs?

Where should I place a peace lily in my house?

Choose a spot for your peace lily.

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.

How can I make my peace lily grow faster?

To encourage spring and summer growth, fertilize every 6 weeks or so with a balanced houseplant fertilizer starting in late winter. Peace lilies are a tropical plant, so keep them in temperatures above 60°F (16°C) and away from cold, drafty windows. They do best in temperatures upwards of 70°F (21°C).

How do I make my peace lily bloom?

Peace lilies require evenly moist, well-drained soil while growing and flowering. Remove spent flowers so that the plant will continue producing flowers. Increasing light, water, humidity and fertilizer may nudge a plant to flower. Older plants sometimes do not flower as well as young plants.

How often does a peace lily need to be watered?

The plant will droop a bit when thirsty, telling you when it needs a drink. If you pay attention to when it usually starts to sag, you can plan to water one day before it generally happens. Watering about once a week and spritzing leaves with water throughout the summer will help keep your peace lily hydrated.

Do peace lily plants clean the air?

A long-time favorite among house plant enthusiasts, research conducted by NASA found the Peace Lily to be one of the top indoor plants for cleaning air. This tropical plant breaks down and neutralizes toxic gases like benzene, formaldehyde, and carbon monoxide.

What does an overwatered peace lily look like?

Peace lily prefers to have medium, indirect sunlight and will develop yellow leaves if it is getting too much light or very low light. ... Overwatering and under-watering can cause leaves to wilt and the leaf edges to turn yellow or brown. Your container should have a drainage hole in it so the pot will not hold water.

Are coffee grounds good for peace lilies?

Coffee Grounds make an excellent fertilizer for indoor plants as they are rich in nitrogen (2.5-3%). It is an essential nutrient if your Peace Lilies are to have green leaves and strong stems. Peace Lilies, in general, do well with fertilizer mixtures containing nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium.

How long do peace lilies live?

Predicting how long a plant can survive is hard to say. However, on the other hand, it is certainly possible to predict whether a plant would stick around enough to pay your investment back in it. On average, Peace Lilies can survive anywhere between three to five years.

Should I mist my snake plant?

Snake plants should not be misted at all. Being succulents, they prefer to remain dry. If we mist our snake plant, it is likely to make the foliage wet, resulting in root rot and pest problems in them. Snake plants thrive in average humidity levels ranging between 40-50%, and we must help the plant maintain the same.

Are peace lilies bad luck?

Spathiphyllum wallisii – also known as peace lily. According to feng shui, growing peace lilies means that good luck and good fortune is on the horizon for you. This plant has long strappy green leaves and brilliant white flowers. It will create a pleasant atmosphere in any room.

Is a peace lily toxic to dogs?

Lilies (such as peace lily, calla lily, Easter lily and Tiger lily) are highly toxic and potentially fatal to cats. Some types are also toxic to dogs. Avoid having any plant from the lily family in or around the home. And be mindful of gifted flowers.