Peace Lily

Care guide

The peace lily is a rewarding plant that tells you exactly what it needs. When it is thirsty, the whole plant droops, and it stands up again within a few hours of watering. Aim to keep the soil lightly moist but never soggy, watering when the top two centimetres feel dry. It grows well in medium light and tolerates lower light, although it flowers best in bright, indirect light. Keep it out of direct sun, which burns the leaves. Peace lilies are sensitive to chemicals in tap water, so if leaf tips turn brown, use filtered water or water that has stood overnight. Remove faded flowers at the base of their stem to encourage new blooms. Feed monthly in spring and summer. Mist the leaves or place the pot on a pebble tray to raise humidity.