Houseplant experts say that peace lilies are “likely to produce more flowers and perform best in a lighter spot” in a home. But it’s important that things don’t get too hot
Peace lilies, with their striking creamy white flowers, are a sight to behold in any room. However, despite their ability to withstand some neglect, they still require proper growing conditions to thrive and bloom sufficiently.
One common mistake that can prevent these houseplants from blooming is keeping them in the wrong location in your home. According to the houseplant experts at The Little Botanical, peace lilies do not fare well in direct sunlight as it can scorch their leaves and dry out their flowers.
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These plants are renowned for their tolerance of low-light conditions, making them an ideal choice for indoor spaces with limited access to natural sunlight, reports the Express.
The experts noted that while peace lilies can tolerate lower light levels and can brighten up a dark corner, they “are likely to produce more flowers and perform best in a lighter spot”.
While peace lilies are often described as low-light tolerant, there’s a difference between merely surviving and truly thriving. So, where should you keep your peace lily? The experts recommend “a location near a north-facing window is often suitable for peace lilies”.
Again, it’s important to remember that direct sunlight can harm this plant by scorching its leaves and drying out its flowers.
There are three main signs that your peace lily may need a change of location: pale and curled leaves indicate it is not getting enough light.
If your peace lily’s leaves are looking a bit scorched, it might be getting too much light. On the other hand, if it’s not blooming, it could be a sign of too little light.
The location of your houseplant isn’t the only thing to consider – water is crucial for a peace lily to bloom, but you need to get it just right. Peace lilies like their soil to be moist, but never wet. The best time to water them is when the top inch or two of soil has dried out.
Remember, peace lilies would rather be under-watered than overwatered. So don’t be too eager with the watering can if they don’t need it.
Experts have warned: “Peace Lilies do not enjoy being over-watered, this will cause their leaves to droop, pale and turn yellow over time.”
Peace lilies can also be picky about the type of water they drink. They’re “sensitive to fluoride”, so “filtered water is best”.
If you don’t have filtered water, you can leave tap water to sit for a couple of days, which “allows these harmful chemicals to dissipate”.
