A peace lily owner has shared the simple trick she uses to encourage her houseplant to flower – it also keeps the plant happy and healthy in terms of its overall growth
Peace lilies, often found in garden centres and supermarkets, are known for their attractive spathes – creamy white flowers that rise from the centre of the plant’s arching, sword-like foliage.
This is due to the use of gibberellic acid, a natural plant hormone that encourages excessive growth, forcing the plant to bloom. However, it can be disappointing when the peace lily stops flowering once brought home.
To assist with this issue, a peace lily owner shared some “successful” tips on the Gardening Hints and Tips Facebook page. Reilly Casanova posted a picture of her peace lily, boasting four beautiful white blooms, and wrote: “Hi everyone, just joined today because of the success I’m having with my peace lily for it to flower.”
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She added: “I’ve read that people have difficulty getting them to flower, so I’m here with some advice.” Reilly revealed that when she purchased the plant eight months ago, it had “one small dying flower” which didn’t survive after its stalk broke.
In an attempt to rectify this, she said: “I promptly replanted in this large pot with Miracle-Gro Organic for houseplants”, reports the Express.
She also mentioned that she only uses filtered, reverse osmosis water to hydrate the plant, as peace lilies can be sensitive to chemicals in tap water.
Reilly concluded by saying: “I keep the room at 50 to 55 percent humidity, keep the dirt moist, and spray the plant’s leaves twice a day.”
Peace Lilies revel in the dampness, thanks to their tropical rainforest heritage. It’s not just for show – their thirst for humid air is ingrained.
Struggling with low humidity? No problem, a pebble tray or a spritz of water daily can work wonders. Reilly has found the sweet spot for her peace lily at the centre of her room, basking in gentle light from windows facing north and south.
While peace lilies lap up the light, they’re not sun-worshippers, so keep them in bright spaces but out of harsh direct rays. Tropical by nature, peace lilies need to stay cosy; position them away from drafts and maintain a warm temperature above 16 degrees.
Celebrating growth, Reilly added: “That fourth sprout just appeared today and so I decided to commemorate this post in honour of that milestone.”