Here’s how to troubleshoot your favorite blooms.

Have the proper environment is key to having your peace lily produce stunning evergreen tropical leaves and white flowers.

Insufficient Light

Peace lilies thrive out of the spotlight.

blooming peace lily by sheer window curtains

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Too little water may cause your peace lily to look droopy or produce crispy leaves.

A very obvious sign is dry soil.

Really, you only need to feed your plant two to three in the spring and summer growing periods.

Pots that are too big or small can cause the plant to grow more roots or become stressed.

That’s because the mature age ensures that the plant has developed the resources and structure for growth.

Stress can cause the plant to not produce properly, and result in drooping leaves or discolored ones.

The most common stressful factors are inadequate watering and light.

Frequently Asked Questions

Peace lilies don’t like direct sunlight.

Instead, they prefer to grow in a bright location with indirect sunlight to keep their leaves from scorching.

You should water your peace lily frequently but be careful to not water too much.

Basically, you just want to keep the soil moist and not soggy since peace lily likes moist soil.

A well balanced fertilizer of 20-20-20 is best for peace lilies.

This gives the plant equal parts of nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium.

There are several signs that indicate your peace lily is root bound.

Peace lilies thrive in warmer, higher humid environments.

They like their temperatures to range between 65-80 degrees Fahrenheit, and humidity levels between 40%-60%.

If the plant is still growing, you might not see any blooms for one to three years.