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. Repot when the plant’s roots have completely outgrown its container. Be on the lookout for problems and address them as they come up.
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How to repot an indoor peace lily?
To repot a peace lily: Water peace lily 1–2 days before repotting. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current pot. Gently remove the plant from the existing pot. Repot your peace lily in fresh potting soil. Water your peace lily immediately after repotting.
All a peace lily really needs to grow is basic indoor potting soil. Look for varieties that offer good drainage and aeration. You can make your own potting mix using three ingredients. Mix two parts of potting soil with one part coconut coir and one part perlite., and more items.
A very root-bound plant should be repotted. If your peace lily has root rot, treat it, and then replant it in a new pot with new soil. Repot peace lilies once each year.
How often to water a peace lily?
If its leaves and flowers are drooping or turning brown, your peace lily needs water. Although the drooping can be dramatic, don’t worry, your plant will return to normal with proper water requirements. If there is a pattern of droopiness, try to anticipate it, and water your plant a day before the drooping is expected to happen., and more items.
Peace lilies should be generously watered roughly once per week. They often require less water in the winter, and more in the summer. Be sure to soak the soil with an ample amount of water during each watering. Allow the soil to dry out in between waterings. Peace lilies can take a large amount of water per watering, so be sure to soak the soil.
Does my peace lily need repotting?
While peace lilies aren’t fussy about care, they will require repotting at some point in their lifetime. This is indicated by problems with root growth or simply by age. Take a look at these signs to know when it’s the right time to repot your peace lily.