Take the guesswork out of how often to water your peace lily with these simple tips.
The trick is to be a careful observer of yourpeace lily, changing up your watering approach as needed.
Heres what you better know to give your plant the right amount of water it needs to thrive.
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Peace Lilies' Water Needs
Peace lilies are nottrue lilies.
Theyre members of theArumfamily, making them relative ofpothos,philodendron, andmonstera.
To make your peace lily thrive at home, mimic these conditions it would get in nature.
That means a peace lily does best when its soil is consistently damp soil.
Keep the soil moist to the touch.
Dont let the soil get sodden.
Dont let the soil dry out to crumbling dust.
If the top two inches of the soil is dry, your peace lily needs water.
Watch the Plant
Your peace lily will tell you when its thirsty.
When its too dry, the plants leaves will droop and it can look wilted.
When you see droopy, un-perky leaves on your peace lily, poke your finger in the soil.
If the dirt is dry, its time to water your peace lily.
Make a mental note about how long it takes for your peace lily to dry out between waterings.
This will help you develop a watering schedule that will give your plant the consistent moisture it needs.
Pay attention to your houseplants and theyll tell you what care they need.
In the summer when air temperature is higher, your peace lily may dry out faster.
In the winter when indoor air is drier, the soil may dry out faster.
Avoid Overwatering
Yes, you’re free to overwater a peace lily.
If a peace lily sits in sodden soil, itcan develop root rot.
An overwatered peace lily will starve to death.
How will you know your peace lily is overwatered?
Itsleaves will turn yellowand droop, and you’ll stop seeing new growth.
You may see black spots develop on leaves of an overwatered peace lily, too.
To prevent drowning your peace lily, use a chunkypotting mix that is fast draining.
Be sure your container has a drainage hole in the bottom to allows excess water to run out.
