How to Care for a Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
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- One of the most popular houseplants around is the Peace Lily. We all love it, and its beautiful white flowers. However, even though it may be one of the easier plants to care for as a beginner, it can still be a little bit tricky. In this video, I will show you the steps to caring for your new Peace Lily like a pro, and give you some info on what kind to get if you haven't been able to decide yet! As always, thanks for watching and don't forget to always Plant Prudently!
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Great video!! You covered all the bases! One thing...my brother passed away 32 years ago and I STILL HAVE THE PEACE LILY FROM HIS FUNERAL! I love it so much! It's doing really well! I pulled it out if its pot last fall and gave it new dirt. I was so nervous! It seemed to struggle for a month or so, but then took off! Its flowered twice since then! It's just so beautiful! 🌱🍃🌿
I have a medium sized one that had only 2 leaves and I revived it. I've had it for 22 years.
I have tried to grow a peace lily.lost it.
I cut all the dead leave.THE ROOTS LOOKED HEALTHY.CUT DEAD PARTS OFF.PUT ROOTS IN WATER.DO YOU THINK MAY GROW FROM ROOTS. I SAW SOME GREENRY.
@@dorisgrimes4836 there needs to be at least one leaf for the plant to live.
I have 2 Peace Lilies that I got 10 years ago when my Mom died...they are Beautiful and have grown very large!!!
@@georgthieme7141 Have you repotted them at all to freshen up the dirt? I'm thinking about dividing mine, now that it has gotten so big!
I just received a peace lily after my sons passing 3 weeks ago and I need to make sure to keep it alive. He loved these plants and always laughed at how I could not keep a plant alive. This video was very helpful as I never knew I needed to clean the leaves. Thank you very much. I now know that I need to use distilled water, clean the leaves and fertilize every few weeks. Thanks again..
I'm so sorry for your loss. Just to be extra sure you have no questions or doubt at all on how best to care for your plant, I'll tell you what I know. Light, just bright shade. They can take some direct sunlight but not for long. The flowers can be used sort of like a light gauge. If you have bright white flowers then your plant is getting the right amount of light. If they are coming up greenish then I would give them a little bit brighter light. If you don't see any at all then I would slowly increase the light again, over time. The leaves can and will burn quick. I have mine sitting in an east facing window so it can get ample morning light and then protection from the sun during the hotter parts of the day. You could do a west or south facing window but I'd scoot it back some, like 2 feet or so. Also a curtain may help too. Water, you got that part right on the nose, the leaves are pretty sensitive and I find distilled water keeps the brown tips and other discolorations away. The leaves will sort of "deflate" when they need more water. The trick is to try and water them before they deflate. But as always there can be too much of a good thing and root rot will occur if you water to liberally. Humidity is very important too, ideally they enjoy around 50%. Now you can go to Lowes or Home Depot and get a temperature and humidity monitor for around 12 bucks and it will tell you both for any given room. I bought a little humidifier for mine, some people freak when they hear that word. If you do buy one get one without a filter, and clean it once a week with distilled white vinegar. You could also use a pebble tray or spray bottle. Feeding was the only thing I'd say to watch out for. They aren't heavy feeders. If you feed them more than once a month, it's way too much. Really if you feed once a month you should dilute it some. Every other month would be better. Their systems can't process a lot of nutrients so if you do feed too much fertilizer salts can build to a toxic level. I hope all this helps and if you do have any questions just let me know!
What a thoughtful kind man you are. New subscriber for that alone.
@@TheGreenAlchemist My grandmother never used fertilizer for my mom's peace lily plant that she had from her funeral almost 12 years ago. I'm afraid that if I do anything new, that my grandmother didn't do, I may kill the plant.
All she did was water it once a week for almost 12 years.
Some of the Lily's are brown tho. How can I help revive them??
@@TheGreenAlchemist should I boil water instead of using tap?? Also should I clip the brown parts because mine is not in a pot that has holes. My grandmother never used a pot with holes in it for this plant.
@@sharnita1111 i know a bit about plants and id recommend drainage holes because it can develop root rot which you definitely dont want and for the browning im not super educated on
This is one of the most informative videos I've seen, thank you!
I was thinking the same thing!
I just inherited peace lily almost wilted and I followed most of your advice, replaced the soil, mixed water with soluble fertilizer and wiped clean the leaves, placed in medium light area, what a change! After a few hours my peace lily is starting to be healthy. Thank you for your advice. Now looking forward to flowers. Really excited! Thanks again.
I received this beautiful Peace Lilly after our beautiful mother's transition (passed). Her Love for plants made me love plants, Out of the plants she received this is one of the plants I'm having a hard time with. I always watched her take care of plants and she was good at it, we always had plants in the house as children. I felt I was taught well until I received this Peace Lilly, After looking at your video I now know to use Distilled water (I was using Tap water from Sink, Warm), Good soil (Miracle Grow), Keep the Dust Off them, Take a Damp cloth and Wipe off leaves with Distilled water, and Lemon, Keep in the shaded area, away from windows. I'm in Pennsylvania, the plant is in my mother's bedroom. I was giving the plant Tap water every week on a Thursday, or Friday, That Is going to Change. I just gave it some distilled water as I write this to you. Your Video showed me a lot. Thank you So Much For this video. I pray I can bring this beautiful plant back to where it was in the beginning, More Beautiful. Again Thank you for your video, Much Needed Information. I am learning. I understand that these days are different from yesterday, And we have to adapt even with plants.
Thank you so much. I don’t have a green thumb. I received this plant after my husband past and I need to take care of it. Right now the leaves are handing. I just gave him spring water. Now I know I need plant food and wipe the leave. First thing in the morning I’m going to Home Depot
Thank you for watching and I'm sorry for your loss. One thing I wish I would have been more clear on in the video is how often you should feed them. These guys aren't heavy feeders. I said at most feed them once a month and at that, you should dilute it. That is ok but still, you should only feed every other month. Their systems aren't used to processing a bunch of nutrients and it will build up to a toxic level in their soil if you feed them often. Message me if you have any questions or concerns about your plant at all! Plant Prudently!
This is the best peace lily care vid so far. Thanks man!!!
True story about the light requirement. I put mine out on the deck when I went to go get fertilizer from the store down the street, maybe out there for about 3-4 hours total. When I brought her back in, she already had burn bits on her leaves. Basically redhead sun avoidance needs. And drinks (water) like a sailor.
Yes my very first peace lily I had suffered a similar fate. One day in early fall we (I) sat it outside to get some light and fresh air and I forgot about it until the next morning. It got down to about 45 degrees and it never recovered. It was pretty sad. I learned a good lesson that night. Tie a ribbon around my finger or set an alarm. Not all plants like a lot of sunlight or cool temperatures. Great plants though. I really want a sensation peace lily. They get to about 6ft tall! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
My peace lily is my first even house plant bought 2 weeks back and my husband thought it was good for it too have some sunlight as it settles in new pot and soil but instead it made all its leaves droopy and started turning yellow , I got it in immediately but still haven’t seen full recovery , are there any chance ? What should I do to save it ? My heart is crying seeing this baby like this
Very informative, thank you! You've got us new plant parents already feeling like experts!
5-yr lifespan? Our Peace Lily is 18 years old - we consider her a member of the family. My daughter is moving to her own place next month and the Lily will be split and repotted to her new home.
Beautiful
I have watched tons of plant videos and I've never seen anyone do that. Great video. I love to wipe my plants, makes them look nice and bright.
I Never Knew To Do That!! I Just Got One Yesterday I'm So Excited About It🤣
Thank you,
Your videos put so much information, in a clear and concise way, into a short episode. You convey your enthusiasm without getting over excited which I really appreciate!
We live in a Frome a small town in rural Somerset, England so our rainwater should be reasonably pure. Thanks, Steve
I have had my peace lily for over 25 yrs. It is special to me because my dad had it sent to me shortly before he passed.
That's amazing! I got mine from my father's funeral about 4 years ago. It's helped me a ton because it's like a piece of him is still with me as I care for it! I hope I can keep mine as long as you've had yours, if not longer!
I have a vibrant 3 year old Peace Lily. It's growing out of the pot and I plan to re-pot soon. It's always flowering and has a lush growth of huge leaves. I do very little other than feeding and watering. And it's thriving in it's spot inside the living room, set back from blind shaded large windows. Success story.
That's too cool! I'm glad to see that there is still some peace lily love out there. Seems like most ppl either don't like that one or maybe it was the video? I'm not sure. I thought and still think its a great plant. Remember a couple years ago when people were putting a Bettas inside a clear vase and then sitting a plant in the top part of the vase and letting the roots just grow in the water? One good plant you could do that with or just grow hydroponically is the peace lily. Don't get me wrong it's wrong to keep a fish in that small amount of water but the plant in the vase of water growning that way still looks cool without a fish. At the other end of the spectrum I totally long to own a sensation peace lily one day, once I have more room. They get up to 6ft tall and have 20 in leaves!
@AO I use distilled water only. Every second week I add a dash of universal plant food concentrate. But the real kicker is my addition of used filter coffee grounds every 3 months, gently combined with the potting soil. Peace Lily Lurves coffee!
Thank you so much for your video. Like you, I was blessed with a Peace Lily when my mom passed this year so I too want to keep it alive and thriving as best as I can. Based on your video I'm experiencing the symptoms of too much light. I'm off to move it to a more shaded area of the house. Thank you again. :)
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Yes mine is very important to me. The plant if well taken care of can live a couple of decades. Unfotunately it can also be kind of a diva when it comes to husbandry. I hope my video helps navigate this tricky care minefield. If you have any questions about light, watering, brown tips, pests or whatever just let me know. I've cared for a couple of peace lilies for the past two decades and I have had relative success with them.
The Green Alchemist Thank you so much. I appreciate your advice 😊.
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Thank you so much for the tip of using Distilled Water!!! Our water is well water and hard water, lots of lime.
Thank you very much! I have saved part of the plant and it is doing well. I am now onto a problem with a sanseveria. It is getting what looks like dry spots on the blades. Do you have any ideas what may be causing this? I'm thinking maybe a fungus? Thanks again
@@lorrainelicurse160 There are many concerns that distilled water is killing our plants, because it's has no minerals.
Not Distilled. Purified Water!
Thanks for this video, I have a peace lily and it is a great plants to have.
It really is a great plant to have. I just love how they can take care of us too, for instance by being able to digest mold spores and other toxins. They're also great because they are very pretty and very easy to take care of!
I just bought my first peace lily. Why are the white flowers dying!? Do I cut them off?
I haven't fed him...he loves his plants!!! Great explanation 👌
I knew I should listen to you because you referred to the plant as 'him'. :) My new family of plants all have names. I had a peace plant for a while, with eastern exposure & filtered light. I don't know how I managed to keep 'him' for a while but I eventually got lazy (won't lie) and didn't re-pot. (Please don't judge me too much - I was working 18 hr days. Everything suffered. I learned my lesson.) Thank you for this!
Hell it's hard to do everything they need even if you've been furloughed and just lay in bed watching tv every day. At least that's what some of my subscribers tell me.....But yes all my plants are alive and they each have their own personalities, so I'm glad you get that. Thank you for checking out my channel!! Plant prudently.
Thank you for sharing a lot of good information I didn’t know hopefully I will get a flower this year
I got two Peace Lillies from my dads funeral proceeding. Thank you for the explanation. I’ll switch from well to distilled water. Also get plant food
Just put one lily in my canvas tent and learn to care it. Thanks for your huge information
Thank you for the video! I live in kentucky too and i think im making the mistake of using tap water.. 😬 ill definitely be switching to distilled
Yes Kentucky is known for a lot of things, beautiful rolling hills, pretty houses with white picket fences, horses, bourbon, basketball and our hard water. Over half of our water supply comes from limestone rocks that usually make the bourbon taste better but it can wreak havoc on our plants. I learned that the hard way a couple years ago and ever since then I've always tried to use distilled or filtered water. The only kind of filter water that removes sediment and chemicals is Zero water and that can be pretty expensive. Meijer and Walmart typically have distilled water on sale for about $0.84 a gallon.
Loving that monstera delicosia... the peace lily is beautiful as well
It has gotten soooooo big. I'm gonna have to do a transplant video on him before too long. Speaking of the devil, I need to repot the peace lily too!!
I was gonna leave a pic of ours but it’s not letting me.
I appreciate all the great info, thank you for sharing.😊
I never thought to use distilled water, I normally use tap. But I'll give it a try!....Also, I've had my Lily for over 4 years or so. I bought a planter, and I'm going to repot it hopefully this weekend.
That is too cool! I was thinking of transplanting mine this weekend too! Great minds! Yes I use distilled water on my more sensitive plants like the peace lily, and my orchids and some bonsai trees.
I thought my plant was dying but I guess I just kept it in too much sunlight. We will see how it does now that I moved it into shade. Thanks for the tips.
Another excellent video! About 2 months ago I got my first Peace Lily, and the flowers are still strong! Now, I know what to do (feeding) when spring comes. But, I didn't know their life span was so short. I think mine is like yours.
Thankyou so much. Removing my plant from my glasssliding door 🙈 thank god I listened to you.
So I should have specified a little bit more clearer. Established plants can take on more direct sunlight than sheltered ones. Let me know if things continue to decline! Plant Prudently and stay safe! 🌺
Yah my leaves are brown. I’m going to start using distilled water. Thanks for the video.
I use distilled water for my plants and they love it.
It was helpful that your video now I know how to take care of my lily
Thank you very much
This has given me great info. My Cousin gave me a large Peace Lily after her Son's funeral. She knows I love plants, but this one seems challenging already. I have to make more changes with the Winter coming. My Hubby moved it from the kitchen to the bay window in the living-room😥It's drooping now. I've seen several tips today so my work is cut out for me to save this beauty...lol
Well, let me start by saying I'm sorry for your loss. Yes, I know the sentiments that we can place on plants especially if they are attached to the memory of a loved one. Fortunately, mine is doing very well because I got mine from my father's funeral, so if I lost it I would be pretty upset. When it comes to Spathiphyllums they need as bright indirect light that you can provide. Established plants can take some direct sunlight though not for long. The leaves will burn, quickly. I have mine in an east-facing window. This provides it with plenty of morning sunlight and then protects it from the sun during the hottest part of the day. Typically growers will enlist the help of artificial to grow lights. You want about a very bright shade for a good amount of time. Full-spectrum LED grow lights will provide them with the right frequency for the proper duration. There have been some major advancements in the development of grow lights in the last decade. They are no longer expensive to purchase or to run. If you are interested in that check out the link in my description box of any of my newer videos and you can get the ones I use on my orchids and bonsai. This will come in handy too with the onset of winter. Now with water, these guys are average drinkers. During the growing months (and this is subjective) I water mine about 3-4 cups every 5-8 days or so. During the cold months, you should slow it fairly drastically. I typically do the same amount but every 3 or 4 weeks. The plant will tell you when it needs water by drooping its leaves. Ideally, you want to water it before it does that though. When they begin to droop constantly problems can occur. With the soil, you want something rich and that drains well. You never want the plant to sit in standing water. If your pot has a saucer under it drain the excess water away after about 20 minutes. The soil pH is best around 5.8-6.5, slightly acidic. Peace lilys aren't heavy feeders. I only feed mine once every other month. Their systems can't process a bunch of nutrients so if you feed frequently the extra sits in the soil and builds up to toxic levels. Any reputable fertilizer should suffice. I hope this helps and if you have any questions at all just let me know! Plant Prudently!
Thank you so much for replying to my email. As you could obviously guess , we are novices at looking after indoor plants and this Peace Lily was a Christmas gift. However we did not expect to find 3 catapillers under the leaves when we gave the plant closer scrutiny. Since removing them, there are no more small black pellets on the floor. Thank you so much for responding to my email and all the best for 2020.
I wouldn't say you are too much of a novice. You were able to solve that little mystery fairly quickly too. Let me know if you end up with any more questions or problems! Plant Prudently! Best wishes for you and your family's 2020!
I bought a mature plant it’s about 4 feet tall & wide :)
It’s huge
Hoping I can take care of it properly
Researching on how to take care of my 1 yr old peace lilies, given to me last year at my father’s funeral. So pleased to find your channel & this video. I’ve learned a lot in overall care of this plant, plus care for my other plants. New subscriber & I look forward to learning more from you!! Recommending your channel to other plant loving friends!! Peace to you! :)
That means a lot! I really appreciate hearing that from fans. It's always nice to hear that all your hard work (this is my second job) is being percieved well by others. I'm glad you stumbled across my channel and if you ever have any questions on your plants, let me know! Stay safe!
I have one that still recovering I brought her on clearance. I named her determined she a fighter.Great tips happy growing and stay safe and happy holidays.
Just got my first peace lily and this is such a great video. I also knew you had to be from a central eastern state from your accent. I’m from Southwest Virginia😊
I have two myself now from my dads passing back in December 2019. They're getting so big and this video was very helpful for care, how do you upload photos on here?
Wow! I love peace lilies too. Tnx for sharing your tips on how to take care. I am a beginner here.
Yes, I will always have a peace lily in my home. They're so pretty and simple and helpful. I want a Spathiphyllums 'sensation' those get really large. Bout 6 ft tall with a 6ft spread. Leaves can get up 20 inches long. However I do worry I said to feed too much. Spathiphyllums aren't heavy feeders at all. They can't process nutrients very fast so if you are feeding more than once a month it's way too much. Now I did say if you feed every month you should dilute it down, but feeding every other month or so is better.
My peace lily (same type as yours) is still going strong four years after I bought it! Although I haven't left it in its original pot, i'v split it up so now I have six of them (soon to be eight as two 'babies' have sprouted from the main plant). All of them happy and growing, although none have flowered since I bought it. I was unaware of tap water not being too good for them so that might be why. Thank you for the lovely and informative video!
I read that flowers doesn't bloom because u need to put peace lily in indirect sunlight place. Not in direct sunlight because the leaves will burn out, so please keep that in indirect sunlight place. Good luck 👍
Mine have 3 flowers in it🤗 good luck with yours
Sorry for your Father's Loss 🙏🙏 The lily looks very healthy and happy😊
Thank you! Yes he's doing fantastic now that he's in a new pot. Getting some flowers coming in too!
Ya, Ill bet the warm water on the leaves feels good for the plant. :) Ill bet they enjoy the spa. :)
I have one that is about 3 yrs old. I am usually a good gardener and yet I have leave that turn quite dark then dry out. I know not to overwater and I have fertilized it. The ones you pulled out look a bit like what I mean but mine are darker maybe if I left them they would be the same light brown. It is important for me to take care of it as it was given to me when my daughter passed away.
I always type in the name of info I want and click on the first one, then it is not good enough and I have to go back and see if you have posted a video on it to get what I wanted by way of info. Thank you 🙏!! Also, how do you get your Monstera to grow up like that in more of a full Bush?
I've been doing this all wrong!! Thank you so much!!
nice video! I have three, they all flower and I love them!
I've had my peace lily for about 5 years and it blooms every year, but lately the leaves are turning yellow. The top soil feels dry so I water it, it is not in a pot with drainage so maybe the bottom soil is too wet? I do use tap water to water the plant, but will start letting the water sit for a couple days before using it. Please tell me what is causing the leaves to turn yellow ... too much water or not enough water? the video was very informative.
Thank you
Awesome video thank you !!! Can you use a watering globe with this plant ? Also can I keep it in the same pot it came in from my mother's funeral 2 weeks ago or do I need to repot it ?
I’m so glad I watched this video! I’m new to plants and always thought they just needed water and sunlight! No wonder my other plants died 😫 didn’t realize they needed food! I got two peace Lily’s for Mother’s Day (one big and one medium) and noticed one of the white flowers turned brown so I put them outside a few mins ago (it’s night) so they could get a little rain! I will bring them in first thing in the morning now that I know that they don’t like direct sun. I’ll get them some food tomorrow, I also have a snake plant but I know that they don’t like much water, so I didn’t put that one outside. How often should I give the snake plant food? Will miracle grow work for both?
T thank you so much your video was so very informative I have watched so many videos on peace lilies because I have searched and searched looking for a peace lily and I finally found two I found a red one and I found a white one. And my son laughed at me because he said I acted like a little kid with a new toy. And I am a woman in her 60s. So you can imagine the fun he had teasing me he's in his 30s. But you gave me more information than any of these so-called experts. And I so appreciate everything that you said everybody else was so wishy-washy some said give him a lot of light some said give them no light some said put them in a big pot some said put them in a small pot they were very contradicting you were so matter-of-fact and sure of everything that you said I appreciate you more than you will ever know I subscribed and push the button for the Bell I'm not very computer savvy but I will definitely be getting notified of your videos I hope you continue to put out more I love my plan my house looks like a jungle and I love learning more about them everyday they teach me I hate it when one of them dies I've only lost one and it haunts me my absolute favorite plant in the world is Coleus because it's an outdoor plant and an indoor plant I bought some this summer that had mildew all over them they were dying the lady gave me to Big Flats of them for $1 she said she was going to throw them away and I have so many huge coleus now from that one flat. I taking up too much of your time thank you so much I will see you in the next video
You should also check out "Planterina" if you like learning about plants.
I have been YouTubing now for exactly a year. I started in September of 2018. This is the nicest comment I have ever gotten. This made my entire week. I am very glad that you enjoy my videos. I now have two jobs and this does take up considerable time and it is just fantastic to see people reacting positively to my work even if it is something more like a hobby. I LOVE coleus. They are very beautiful plants. I am very impressed though it sounds like you had a battle with some powdery mildew and made it. This is one of the hardest things to beat and I can attest to that! However it can be done!! Thank you again. Be sure to catch my next video on orange trees. My fiance and I just bought a house and are in the process of unpacking and getting organised so it has taken a longer that I normally like to post a video. Hopfully ill get it up by the end of this weekend!! Plant Prudently!
I find it hilarious that you call it a him...mine are all "hers" 😄😆
I do the same, all of mine are ‘hers’ as well.
😂😂😂
I was thinking the same thing, I have two Peace lily' one for my mom and one for my sister who both has passed away and all of my other plants are all "Shes". I like how at the end he says that's all I know about peace lilys when he said a mouth full. Thank you for this video, It helped a lot.
I have so many plants now I simply call them "my children."😅
@@timmaselli5074 same here, I call them my babies, my husband and children just look at me and laugh...lol
Thank you so much for this video. I love my Peace Lily, but for the past month her soil has had a really annoying smell like maybe bad soil? When I repotted her two months ago, I used brand new soil. Is it possible to buy bad soil?
You are better that going to a garden center! I subscribed! Thank you for your video
Can you do a video about a jade plant? I just got one as a graduation gift and want it to have a long and happy life with me.
That's my next video! Stay tuned and let me know what you think about it! Your plant, if taken care of properly, should outlive you and quite possibly your kids. People often pass them down from generation to generation.
@@TheGreenAlchemist.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge
Thank you so much for all this info. I have had a peace lily for a little over a year and only problem is leaves turning brown. Now I will try only distilled water.
That's mostly for brown leaf tips and the occasional brown leaf. If you find that yours has more brown leaves check its location. I had mine what I thought was far enough away from a mostly closed vent. I scooted him further away and I noticed he's not losing too many leaves now. Also consider the windows it's close to. Too much light will cause leaves to brown and with the cold spurt we had recently it could do it too. If it's not that and you do switch to distilled water, then I'd check the humidity. Mine is close to the humidifier and he loves it there.
@@TheGreenAlchemist I thank you so much for the reply with all the helpful information! Most videos never answer. You are awesome. I’m recommending your channel to my plant friends.
Great information and thank you. What should I do when the flower and the stem turn dark and dry?
I'm done with peace lillies. Never found them easy as everyone says. I find calatheas to be easier!
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Oh no! Actually I totally get it, there are definitely one or two plants that I just can't get to love me back no matter what I do for them. Majesty palms and croton being the top two. I love the calatheas too! I really really want a Sensation peace lily though. They're about 6th tall with 20 in leaves!
The Green Alchemist I’m trying to grow 2 majesty palm plants now. I’m going to focus on my peace lily cause I’m almost giving up on the palm tree 😕
My peace lily hates me. It is dwarfed and has never bloomed for me!
I've had my peace Lilly 3 yrs now and it's beautiful. Easy to care for and it produces many white flowers but lately some are turning brown? What do you think the problem could be?
I have one of the big versions of the Peace Lily. A neighbor gave it to me I guess partly as a gift but also it was a big plant. It was growing wider and I placed it outside. Then the leaves started to welt and I watched you video. So, I think part of it is from too much sun. It's trunk either got wind damage or is malnourished for I haven't fertilized it. I cut all the brown parts and have tied all the trunks together to it isn't just totally slumped to the ground with bent stems. The leaves are still dark green at core and the plant is trying to live but it looks very sad compared to when I first got it. Maybe the plant is 3-5 years old already and near death but I am trying to care for it back to life. I wont let it be outside anymore and I fertilized it and will water it. but it is hard to tell when it needs water for the stems are wind or severly malnourished and already bent and slump over.
I love all the points u make. Nice vids. New subber. Edit: I'm from ky too!!!
I had a peace lily that was still going strong at ten years. It would bloom just one white flower in the summer time or every 6 months or so.
That is so unique! Do you still have it? Mine is approaching 3 years I think. Still going strong too.
Omg! You’re very helpful for a beginner like me! Thank you!
Thank you, that means a lot! Let me know if you have any questions about any of your plants at all! Hope you enjoy my channel! Plant prudently!!
Hi, this is an extensive video. THANK YOU!
I separated my Peace Lily into three smaller plants. Two are thriving, but one is really struggling. I changed it to a room with more light and watered it, but after two weeks, it is still drooping. Any suggestions?
Awesome video. Very informative. Cheers mate from Australia.
Wow! Great info!
Thanks for watching!
I’m struggling to revive my Peace Lily. I’ve had it 3 years since my favorite aunt passed so it is sentimental. However, it is not full and luscious like it was. Discovered I was over fertilizing her from the plant store owner. My brand new leaves were coming out with brown tips. I had her near the vent, put her out in the sun. Dang I was doing everything wrong! So that was a long way to tell you thanks for the video. Good info🤦🏾♀️☺️
I'm sorry for your loss. Hopefully we can save the plant! So with light they like bright filtered light. They do not like much direct sunlight. They could tolerate some though. Really you can use the flowers as a sort of light gauge. If it's producing pretty white flowers it's getting the right amount of light. If the flowers are green then they need a little bit better light. If there are no flowers at all then you should move it to a brighter location. Though do it SLOWLY. The leaves can and will burn. Also deadheading flowers will encourage more to pop up. With water, these are sensitive plants. Here in Kentucky we have very hard limestone rich water. I used distilled water on mine and this has helped with the leaf tips turning brown. Don't feed often. Because they are sensitive, if toxic salts build up from over feeding it wouldn't take long to kill the plant. I feed mine every other month and I dilute the fertilizer by about half. Yes, do not sit them by a drafty window or door or air vent. That's asking for trouble. They really don't like temps below about 50 °F. They will not survive a frost. Let me know if you have anymore questions. Plant prudently!
The Green Alchemist totally wasn’t expecting a response. Thank you for taking the time. You’ve got a new subbie.
Thanks a lot for this detailed informative video!
Got my peace lily 2yrs ago when my sister passed. I notice my lower leaves are coming out wilted. I water once a week near a south facing window.
Is this sign of overwatering or too much light,something else.
I am adding distilled water and plant food to my shopping list.
I get mine at walmart or Kroger. They both have cheap water, and Walmart has cheap plant food. I water my more sensitive plants like peace lily, yucca cane, orchids and dumb cane with distilled. The hardier ones can drink from the tap.
I replanted mine in a larger pot that has no drainage holes. Is there a way to keep it in the larger pot without drainage holes? I always stick my fingers in the soil to see if its moist if it is I dont water it . I sprinkle the leaves with a spray bottle . Sometimes if the top is moist I water it every other week . Is this a good practice?
I am glad I found you. Yes, my plant is sick, first time with this plant. Do you also teach me how to care for orchids?
I sure can. Tell me about your peace lily or whichever plant you meant was sick. I'll tell you how to fix it or how to keep your next one alive. I can also tell you how best to care for an orchid too.
Wow! Your peace lily is nicely standing up. My leaves droop but I got 12 flowers blooming right now. Perhaps I need to repot it coz its kind of getting crowded in its pot when I bought it. Any tips on when to pot it? I've seen videos where they divided the Peace Lily - is that okay to do? Will it be full of leaves again if I do that?
Every time i transplant my Lilly , it had like 10 blooms on it .and it is huge
Yes they will definitely benefit from the fresh soil and nutrients that comes with repotting. I've had mine for over two years and he's still in the same black pot that he came in. My mom bought her one from Lowe's that she's had closer to 4 years and it is also still in the same black pot that she bought it in and every spring we just add in a little fresh soil and they seem to be fine. We give them a once over too and if their roots are poking through we repot. So they could really go either way.
Interesting about the different water types, there's so much to think about that I previously didn't even consider. I just use New Zealand tap water on my peace lily and it seems to be OK - I hope so, because I really don't like having to buy water packaged in plastic. Your peace lily looks beautiful - I am just about to repot mine into a bigger pot that's about the same size as your pot - I wasn't sure if it would be too big, but yours looks perfect and I want mine to grow to the same size as your peace lily. I will try adding 1/4 lemon juice to the water when I next clean the leaves - thanks for the tip :) You fertilise your plants a lot - I guess that would explain why your peace lily is flowering. Thanks for the video and info! LOVE your accent! Also, very sorry about your dad :( you still look so young to have lost your dad! I hope your dad's beautiful peace lily lives with you for many many years to come
I used New Zealand tap water and the leaf tips turned brown. When I switched to distilled the new leaves stayed green. You can buy an electric water distiller if you want to make the water yourself and avoid plastic.
@@tomjones2157 Thanks for the tip! I'll look into the electric water distillers. Have been using the water from my dehumidifier and that seemed to work fine - but now it is too dry to need the dehumidifier so will be good to have another option thanks :)
Great tips, but I have not found these easy to take care of at all. Underwatering versus overwatering, etc.
Love ur monstera and ur orchid too.
I wash the leaves with beer and they are shiny and very healthy
Thanks for the video! I'm trying to save mine also because I got it when my dad died but the leaves begin to brown before they even turn dark green. I don't know if it's gonna make it
Justin: I just bought a peace lily for the first time and am in love with her. She's four feet tall and has three large blooms. Problem: one of the blooms has a few small black specks (discolorations)on it. Should I cut that leaf off??
Impressive information, thank you.
Just got my hands on one from the farmers market, still small but thanks for the tips!
Small ones are a wise purchase, they'll be with you for a good while. Unfortunately though peace lilys don't live but just a little over a decade. Let me know if you have any questions!
The white flower part of my plant has turn brown & died but the rest of the plant is still flourishing, will another grow in its place?
Just took my moms peace lily that was given to her when her grandma/ my great grand passed away in January. I really want to keep it alive so questions below, also my first real plant... 🙂 Do I need to repot? it’s been in the same pot since she received it or keep it in the original pot? If I do what soil can I use? I think she’s been overwatering or neglecting, so should I clean the leaves (water & lemon juice) I also do have a few brown leaves and one big yellow one, will I just need to prune the leaves?
Ann’s just wanna say I found it funny how you said that’s all you know but really did a super informative video 😂
Wow! This was great help! Thank you!
Don't mention it. Thanks for watching! Plant prudently!
❤ thanks for the information
Hi 👋🏾 My bestfriend just gifted me a peace lily! I’m a new plant mom 😊 what was type of food it needs and where could I get it?
Any reputable well balanced all purpose fertilizer like miracle grow or fox farm is sufficient. Be very careful though, Spathiphyllums are not heavy feeders. If you want to feed every month I would dilute it to one quarter strength. If you want to do every other month I would dilute it down to half. If you feed too much they won't process all the nutrients which will remain in the soil until they build up to a toxic level effectively killing your plant. I get mine at Walmart or Lowe's, both are cheap but Amazon has been nice too.
I just transplanted mine and seems to be dying. What can i do?
If the plant wilts and completely collapses can that be due to overwatering aswell as underwatering? I thought I overwatered my peace lily as one morning it was completely flat all the leaves and flowers had dropped but I think it needed water (it is beginning to get more warm in the UK now) just wondering how to know when to water the peace lily is it always when the leaves drop that it is underwatered or can it also be a sign its been overwatered?
So can I feed my peace Lilly banana peels? And will I have to use fertilizer if I do use banana peels?
Your video is helping this new plant parent who is lacking in the green thumb department. But I read or seen somewhere it was better to use banana peels.
Great video. I'm new to plants. My peace lily is getting brown spots on the white flowers :/ i suppose It's the hard water we have down here in south Texas.
How's the humidity in your home? Peace lilies like humidity around 50%. I ended up having to purchase a humidifier for mine and he loves it! I know that if the humidty is on the low end, especially out in the Texas sun, it can cause the the blooms to turn brown and not open. But I don't believe that would cause brown spots. Typically hard water causes brown spots or tips in the leaves. If you do suspect that your water is hard I would buy some distilled water for em. Spathiphyllums are very sensitive plants and do not do well with hard/soft water. However fungi can be the cause of brown spots. What I would do is go to Lowe's or Home Depot and purchase some copper fungicide and apply it to the next flower that develops brown spots.
My peace lily just started to produce flowers and I'm so excited because I've never seen them before at least not on a houseplant this is my first peace lily I don't know if it's a dwarf or if it's a baby but obviously it's happy if it's getting flowers right? Peace lily is beautiful I'm afraid to get one so big because my Kitty already tries to chew on the leaves. Awesome video by the way and I also wanted to let you know great job on your new intro!
I always get excited to see a comment from you. You always have to best things to say. I really appreciate it too! Yes I would say that your plant is pretty happy if it is producing flowers. Hopefully your cat won't chew on the plant bc is does contain calcium oxalates that can be fatal to some pets in high amounts. Fortunately this never gets to that point though bc it will make their mouths go numb and their throats hurt so they don't eat much. Thanks again for the comment on my new intro. I was hoping it was good! Plant Prudently!!
Peace Lilly are amazing house plants and the flowers are generated by natural hormones that happen in the leaves, the main properties of the hormone is calcium and you can get this mineral from Broccoli or even the leaves of the plant. Just use a blender with broccoli or other plants or milk that produce calcium add with water and feed your plants with that mixture for best flowers. This is true of all living things you just need to find out which minerals are most important to a particular plant.
Yes this is true. I learned about that in undergrad. Though the right conditions need to be met too. But yes if yours arent flowering I would definitely suggest adding in some of the trace minerals like calcium to help them out. Thanks for watching!
Very helpful video! I love the 3 part water 1 part lemon juice mixture idea! I took my Peace Lily home from my Grandma's funeral back in 2004. Since then I've experienced a few flowers (I know they're not called flowers but hey I'm not the pro here haha but I'm so happy with myself for pruning my plant!) I never knew that these plants are sensitive to chemicals in tap water so I'll be getting that Purified Water from now on :) Thanks again for this great video
Thank you, I really appreciate that! Yes that is how I have cleaned all my plants (sensitive included) leaves for the past 10 years. I've never had a problem with it and use warm water too. That is very cool that you've had that plant for that long. Typically they don't live but about a decade though they will go longer especially if they are being cared for indoors. Let me know if you ever need any help or have questions. Plant prudently.
Great video thank you! I've had my peace lilly for about a year but been struggling with fungus gnats. I put the yellow sticky things in the pot but is there a way I can get rid of them completely?
Neem Oil. It's organic. I had fungus gnats in my plants and I sprayed wirh Neem Oil. But you need to do it soon because those gnats are eating up your plants roots so the sooner you treat it the better.
I repotted my peace lily in bigger pot in organic miracle grow soil but it smells like fungus. Also used singles liquid fertilizer since I got this plant from Publix. Peace lily is not growing taller. I had it a month now. Leave tips are brown too. Not sure what else to do. Should I replant in better soil. This plant is a medium height that will grow 36in per the info that came with it. Always thank you for yr video.
Subbed! Amazing Info!
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Why do you add lemon juice to the water?
Question, my Peace Lilly is in a medium ish large pot, I saw a root coming out of the bottom of the pot and was wondering what kind of pot and soil would you recommend for it?
This video was so helpful, the crazy part is that im watching this video because my dad died last year as well and my grandmother brought home a peace lilly and wants me to have it and im so afraid that ill kill it 🤦🏾♀️
I'm glad you enjoyed the video and I am sorry for your loss. It is though. However taking care of your peace lily shouldn't be. This plant likes bright shade. I have mine in an east facing window so he'll get bright morning light and then protection from the sun during the hottest part of the day. You can basically use the flowers as a light gauge. If you have pretty bright white flowers then your plant is getting the right amount of light. If your plants flowers are a greenish hue then your plant probably needs to be moved to a slightly brighter location. But be warned, do it slowly. Your plants leaves will burn and burn easily. If there are no flowers at all then your plant isn't getting adequate light. Another nice thing about these plants is their leaves will tell you when your plant needs water. One day it will be fine and the next it will look like it got too cold and died back. Just give it water and it will perk back up. Never expose it to temps below 55 degrees and they will not survive freezing. If you feed it a general all purpose fertilizer that should be ok for them but don't feed em too much. Salts and other sediments will build up in them and can kill your plant. People often over feed their peace lily and they typically don't recover. I feed mine about once a month in the growing season and then stop in August. Around then I'll flood my peace lily's with a good amount of water to run out any of that salt and other sediments that build up. During the winter months you should drastically cut back your watering and only give it to your plant when it needs it. Check your water too. Here in Kentucky we have a lot of hard water and that is not good for sensetitive plants like a peace lily. I used distilled water bc it is clean of chemicals and other addetitives that can mess them up. Soft water is bad too bc a lot of salt is used to soften up the water. Filtered water except for zerowater still leaves chemicals like chlorine and flouride that can cause your plants leaves some trouble. Let me know if you have any questions or any problems! Plant Prudently!
I'm sorry about your loss. May Almighty Most Beautiful Lord Father God Continue to Bless you with strength and good memories, in His Most Beautiful Son, King Jesus Worthy and Only Saving Name. I lost my Dad two yrs ago and also received a Peace Lily and I'm trying my best to keep it healthy.😊 God Bless you in King Jesus Name! Amen
Thank you so much very helpful ☺️