Peace Lily Care Guide
Spathiphyllum
Also known as: Spathiphyllum
Watering
Summer
Every 8 days
Winter
Every 12 days
Keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged. These plants hate drying out completely.
Light
Low light tolerant
Further from windows, shaded corners. Will survive, not thrive.
Humidity
40-60%
Average home humidity is fine.
Pet & Child Safety
Toxic - keep away from pets and children
Harmful to: cats, dogs, children
Pot & Soil
Likes being slightly rootbound - it actually blooms better that way. Standard potting mix with some perlite.
Pot-size watering
The 8-12 day range is a starting point. A 5cm pot can need checking much sooner, while a 22cm pot may stay moist for longer. Keep the soil lightly moist, but check below the surface so a large pot is not staying soggy.
Prefers snug roots
This plant usually prefers a snug root zone. Size up only when roots are circling, the plant dries out much faster than usual, or growth has clearly stalled.
Soil refresh
Refresh tired or compacted soil yearly, because moisture-loving plants still need air around the roots, not dense wet mix.
Good to Know
Droops dramatically when thirsty but recovers fast.
Frequently asked
How often should I water Peace Lily?▾
Every 8 days in summer and every 12 days in winter is the reference range. The 8-12 day range is a starting point. A 5cm pot can need checking much sooner, while a 22cm pot may stay moist for longer. Keep the soil lightly moist, but check below the surface so a large pot is not staying soggy. Keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged. These plants hate drying out completely.
What light does Peace Lily need?▾
Low light tolerant. Further from windows, shaded corners. Will survive, not thrive..
Is Peace Lily safe for pets and children?▾
Toxic. Keep away from cats, dogs, children.
What humidity does Peace Lily prefer?▾
40-60%. Average home humidity is fine.
What soil and pot does Peace Lily need?▾
Likes being slightly rootbound - it actually blooms better that way. Standard potting mix with some perlite. This plant usually prefers a snug root zone. Size up only when roots are circling, the plant dries out much faster than usual, or growth has clearly stalled. Refresh tired or compacted soil yearly, because moisture-loving plants still need air around the roots, not dense wet mix.
Is Peace Lily beginner-friendly?▾
Yes - Peace Lily is a flower well-suited to beginners.
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