Master the Art of Peace Lily Care and Keep Your Plant Blooming All Year Round
Me love peace lily! It so pretty with big green leaves. And white flower make me happy!
But sometimes flower go bye-bye. Me get sad. Why it no come back?
Me gonna tell you how make peace lily happy. Then it make more flowers for you!
Sometimes peace lily stubborn. It no want make flower. Me wonder why. Maybe it shy?
In store, peace lily always have flowers. They know secret! Me find out and tell you.
You can make peace lily bloom at home too. Me show you how! It not hard, promise.
Some people say silly things bout peace lily. Me tell you what true and what not true.
If peace lily get sick, me know how fix! You be plant doctor too.
Learning bout peace lily fun! It like solving mystery. We do it together!
Me excited to share all me know. You ready? Let’s make peace lily bloom big and beautiful!
Why Is My Peace Lily Not Blooming?
Immediately, some plants are smitten with the peace lily’s dramatic white blooms-or more correctly, spathes. But when those blooms disappear and never come back, many plant owners are left scratching their heads. In fact, the peace lily is one of those plants that require specific care if anyone wants it to bloom again. Well, the good news is this: once you learn what this plant needs to bloom, you can show off its flowers time and again.
What you should know is that those beautiful peace lilies that you see at the stores have most likely been treated with gibberellic acid, a plant hormone which artificially causes them to bloom. Once this plant is taken home, that hormone starts wearing off, and the flowers fade. This is where many people have taken this instance to mean they did something wrong. Be certain that this is the due course and with proper treatment, your peace lily would bloom again.
How Often Do Peace Lilies Bloom?
In the wild, they flower twice a year, once in spring and again in fall. If the indoors game was cared for it would be no lower and will only enhance to keep its level. But peace lilies can also be temperamental when it comes to flowering indoors, if you dont give them the things they need exactly!
Light: A Crucial Factor
…and the biggest thing to know if your peace lily will ever bloom again is all about light. The plant often touted as being low-light tolerant which is actually a plant that requires bright, indirect light to flower. If you are putting your plant in any room that is more than a few feet from any window, the odds are that you will have green leaves with no flowers. A window would be the best place to keep your peace lily which get’s at least six hours of indirect sun a day.
That is because it is best for the orchid to be in a place that faces east, as even tough the morning sun is more mild than full sun, this would still cause combustion on its leaves. If you do not have any east facing window, then just find someplace where there is as much natural light without having to expose the plant to direct sunlight (which can in turn damage it).
Growing lights: in case natural light is fake, growing lights are the good alternative. These lights are going to provide rays similar to the sun, so they will allow your peace lily to photosynthesize and have access of energy to bloom. Make sure to leave it on for 10-12 hours/day so that you get the best result.
How to Water Your Peace Lily
The peace lily is one of those really critical plants, where watering determines the basic capacity for health and blooming. Plants are relatively thirsty-they must be kept consistently moist-but at no time should they be overwatered. It causes root rot and is one reason for stressing a plant so flowers cannot develop.
But the best way to make sure you’re watering that peace lily correctly is to check the soil beforehand. Stick your finger in a couple of inches; if it feels dry, it’s time for some water. Soil should be moist but not soggy.
The peace lilies have a tendency toward conditions of under-watering and overwatering. An under-watered peace lily droops its leaves, which may turn yellow; hence, it does not have the energy for bloom production. On the other side, overwatering causes root decay and does the same to impede flower development. Finding that sweet spot is key to maintaining a healthy flowering plant.
Fertilizing Your Peace Lily for Maximum Blooms
The other most important thing you can do to promote blooms includes feeding. Generally speaking, peace lilies are considered heavy feeders among houseplants and would warrant frequent fertilizing during the growth period. A balanced, water-soluble fertilizer is best; you should be looking at feeding your plant once a month during spring and fall.
Among the essential nutrients for a peace lily to bloom is potassium. Use commercially available potash-based fertilizers or try some organic ones like banana peels and bury them into the soil so that when it decomposes, it releases potassium.
Repotting and Root Pruning
If your peace lily has been in the same pot for years, and you know you are taking care of it correctly yet the plant isn´t flowering- then maybe it is root bound. It is largest when the plant has run out of room in the pot for its roots to go. One thing that all blooming flowers need is consistent watering, but when a plant becomes root-bound and the roots are matted together at the base of the container, the plant has hard time taking in water and food.
Remove your peace lily from its pot and inspect the root ball to see how tight the roots have grown to determine if it needs divided. If the roots are tightly packed and there is very little soil, repot it into a larger container with fresh potting soil. As a result, space will be delivered in good sense to the roots growth and plant will absorb water and nutrient more efficiently.
They can also be root pruned and kept small. To do this, you will remove one third of the root ball from the bottom and sides, then embed it in that same pot with new soil. This helps to promote new growth inside the plant preventing it gets too big for your space.
Temperature and Humidity: Providing the Right Climate
Native to the tropical rain of Central America and Southeast Asia, peace lilies have adapted to uniform temperatures all throughout the year. If you want your peace lily to bloom in your home or apartment, then you’re going to have to try as best you can to recreate these conditions.
These plants grow within a temperature range of 60°F to 75°F (15°C to 24°C). It is for your own good if you can keep your peace lily plant away from cold or hot drafts, heaters, or air conditioners. A sudden fluctuation in temperature can put your plant into stress. If this happens, it may just focus on survival rather than blooming.
Another vital factor that most people are unaware of when dealing with peace lilies is humidity. A peace lily, like the rainforest in which it naturally occurred, adores very humid conditions. If your home is prone to a good deal of arid air – which most are in the winter months – consider increasing the humidity around your plant by placing the pot on a tray filled with water and pebbles. So long as the water is there, it will evaporate and humidify this area around your plant.
The Peace Lily and the Air Purification Myth
You probably know that peace lilies are great for purifying the air in your house, and this is a very popular marketing ploy based on a NASA study published in 1989. Although the study did find that some plants—like peace lily—can remove toxins from the air in space, that is in a highly controlled environment; this effect in a real-life setting is very small.
In your home, the air-purifying ability of a peace lily will probably not make much difference. Thus, having greenery in your space is commendable, but your plant should not be relied upon to enhance air quality considerably.
Common Problems and Solutions for Peace Lily Care
Peace lilies, like any houseplant, they have their own set of issues. Some of the common ones are below for which you can easily fix them,
Too Much Water — Yellowing Leaves : If you see yellow peace lily leaves, it usually means that you are watering too much. If this is the case, check the soil and adjust your watering schedule.
Brown Leaf Tips: Brown leaf tip is a sign that your plant has either low humidity or too much direct sunlight. You can fix this by humid swinging, or remove the plant from direct sunlight into a more indirect light location.
With drooping leaves — the peace lily telling you it’s thirsty. Water your plant and it will stand up right in a few hours.
Pruning Roots: The Secret to Healthy Peace Lilies
Pruning the roots is probably one of the most overlooked ways to renew a root-bound peace lily. By trimming away the injured or overgrown roots, you give the plant a signal for the induction of energy into the healthy growth of new roots. This in turn encourages better intake of water and nutrients and later on may result in a much healthier plant that might just bloom.
When you go to take a plant over for root pruning, cut off about one-third of the roots at the bottom and sides of the root ball. Repot the plant in fresh soil, and in several weeks, the improved growth and vitality are most likely to be observed.
Looking for more air-purifying plants? Check out our guide on the best indoor plants for home décor and air purification!
Closing Words on Care of the Peace Lily
Me think peace lily prettiest plant ever! It make me happy.
But flower need special love to grow. Me learn how to make it bloom lots.
Light important. Peace lily like bright but not too bright. Me use special lamp sometimes.
Water tricky. Not too much, not too little. Me get stick that tell when plant thirsty.
Food for plant help too. Me give yummy dirt snacks.
Sometimes peace lily need new home. Bigger pot make it happy!
Me buy special things to help peace lily. Light that look like sun and stick that say when to water.
Waiting hard! Me want flowers now! But plant take time. Me try be patient.
If you nice to peace lily, it make pretty flowers for you. Promise!
