How to grow and care for Peace Lily

Peace Lily is a very common but popular houseplant; it is very easy to care for and add beauty to your home.

Choose the right place.

Peace Lily is congenital to shady tropical rainforests. If your residence is in that place, You can leave them outside for the whole year. Generally, place it in a warm and humid environment. Don't place it directly under the window. North and West facing windows is a good option. Here, Lily can benefit from indirect sunlight but will not face direct sunlight all day. 

Overexposure to cold wind or sunlight can harm this plant. Its leaves can turn brown and healthy. If your residence is in a tropical location, place your peace Lily outside around without any botheration.

Trimming is necessary

Peace Lily plants does not require too much pruning. But when some leaves of peace Lily become brown wilted, then prune them so that the plant will not have to waste energy on the dying leaves. Always use disinfected scissors to remove dead leaves. Be careful! Don't damage the healthy tissue of the plant. Brown and wilting leaves may be the sign of watering also.

Mist the leaves

Peace Lily flourishes in the high humidity level. Mist your plant regularly in the growing season. Blooms get healthy when you supply more water to them. Use a Spray bottle to mist your lily plant.

Always use filtered water because peace Lily can be sensitive to chlorine. But If you are using tap water, keep it at room temperature overnight or more than it. It will dechlorinate itself.

Apply sufficient amount of water

When the soil is dried out, dampen it with sufficient water. Perhaps it will be the best care you can provide to your Peace Lily plant. Water At least once a week. Underwatering can cause wilting and dropping leaves of the plant. Overwatering is also harmful to the plant.

Repotting

If you place your peace Lily plant in its original container for a long time, you will notice that it requires more watering, and its leaves are turning yellow without any particular reason. Its roots will also crowd the surface of the soil. These all are the sign of repotting the plant. Normally peace lily requires repotting every 1- 2 years.

Fertilization

Fertilization is not too necessary for peace Lily plants. If you want large, vibrant blooms, you can fertilize them but remember, don't over-fertilize because it is very sensitive and may cause green blooms. Use fertilizers in the growing season of spring and summer.

Use a suitable pot

Use a port 2 inches larger than the previous pot so that roots can get additional space for growing. Don't use an oversized pot, and it can create some other issues. Plastic, ceramic, and clay pots are good choices. The pot should have drainage holes on the bottom. If the water does not drain out from the pot, Lily can risk root rotting.

Support the new plant

When you repot the Peace Lily plant, it may take some time to make a stronghold on the new soil. It is difficult for your plant to stay upright at that time. To solve this problem, use a wooden study dowel to hold the peace lily. Tie the stalk to the dowel with a wire. When the plant got the ability to stand on its own, remove the stake.

Two separate plants can be created.

If you want to grow a new plant, remove the plant crown and repot it in the new pot. First of all, remove the crown, separate the entire plant to the pot, then disentangle the roots of the crown from the main plant carefully. It may be risky and may also cause accidental root breakage. When you separate the crown from the main plants, repot it in another pot.

Dispose of the infected plant

When a grey growth occurs on the surface of the soil. No need to worry so much. It will not harm your plant but can cause allergies to human beings. Sprinkle some cinnamon on the fungus to remove this minor fungal infection. If you Notice a black coating on peace Lily leaves and stalks, it can indicate a serious fungal infection. You can discard the entire plant. 

Otherwise, it can reinfect other plants. If you want to save the plant, then you can remove the fungal-infected areas. Dispose of it carefully. Maybe, some spores remain in the soil. You can water the plant with compost tea. It is a natural fungicide.

Remove pests, if any!

If peace Lily has been affected by mites and arthropods and the leaves are wilt and die. It is the case of pest infestation. You can also see visible pests on the leaves. A strong stream of water can keep them away from the plant. Also, use an insecticide so that they don't back again. You can buy peace lily online.