Watering your Peace Lily Plant: A Quick Start Guide 

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Want your peace lily to flourish? This guide reveals the secrets to proper watering, helping you avoid common mistakes and enjoy a healthy, happy plant.

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The peace lily (Spathiphyllum ), with its lush, dark green foliage and elegant white “flowers” (actually modified leaves called spathes), is a beloved houseplant known for its beauty and air-purifying qualities. They are known for speaking to their plant parents and are pretty easy to grow.

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Light and Location Peace lilies prefer bright, indirect light. Think of the dappled sunlight they receive in their natural rainforest habitat. An east- or north-facing window is ideal.

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Watering One of the most common mistakes with peace lilies is overwatering. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out before watering thoroughly. Ensure the pot has drainage holes, and discard any excess water that collects in the saucer.

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Peace lillies will let you know whey they are thirsty with drooping leaves. It can be a bit dramatic but that’s their way of letting you know if you aren’t on top of it. Fortunately, these plants rebound well but try not to let it get to that point if you can. Here’s how to know!

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Stick your finger down into the soil about 1-2″ and feel for dryness. But you can also use a moisture meter instead if you prefer.

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Reduce watering in the winter months when growth slows down, but keep in mind dry heat from indoor air can also dry out the soil much quicker. Keep an eye on the soil and watch the foliage for clues it needs watering.

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Overwatering Signs – Yellowing leaves – Mushy stems – Root rot

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Underwatering Signs – Drooping leaves – Brown leaf tips

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Follow along to learn more about how to grow peace lily plant.

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