
How to Care for Peace Lilies (Spathiphyllum)
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I have a peace lily that outgrew its pot. I transplanted to a bigger pot it became thin, dropping many leaves that turned yellow, but it still retained many of its leaves. I thought it had gone under shock from having been transplanted and needed time to recover. I had it under an east facing window and it seemed to be coming back. We had some kitchen remodeling being done, so I moved it to a north facing window which has a patio cover, diminishing the light that comes in. Now, it's droopy - some leaves are so drooped over, they rest on the floor! I hesitate to water too much because I don't want to cause root rot and am constantly testing the soil with my finger to check if is too dry or still moist. What is the best method to help this plant recover. The remaining leaves are green and look healthy, but while some leaves are slowly lifting, many remain droopy. I'm thinking the plant needs to be moved to a spot where it can receive more filtered light. I'm looking for answers from anyone who may have had a similar experience and was able to bring their peace lily plant back to a healthy state.
It sounds like the plant is slowly improving! Giving it a bit more filtered light would likely help. Also, when watering, make sure to water deeply so that you’re not just getting the surface soil wet. Check the moisture an inch or two below the surface to determine if watering is needed.
I was given a small peace lily when my brother died back in 2012. I re-potted it and it got about 2-1/2 ft. tall. I noticed that it appeared that the roots were coming out of the soil. I hesitate to re-pot it because of it's sentimental value so I just added soil around the top of the pot and over the exposed roots. I have created a monster. I am 5'3" tall and it has grown to my shoulder and is about 40" wide. I have a living room with skylights and 2 9' sliding glass door so it's used to lots of light. I have run out of places to put it. I put it in a corner in the dining room and it's not getting a lot of light. My husband suggested I divide it and throw half away..... I have a large screened in front porch that gets a moderate amount of eastern morning light. I was wondering if I could split it and put half of it out there. I read that they need to be in a temp of less than 70 degrees and since we are in the south we seldom get really cold weather so it does go down into the 40's and 50's sometimes. Would it survive out there?
Yes you can divide your peace lily. They like temperatures between 70° and 72° Anything below 60° is too cold
I am just learning about the Peace Lily, and I just read this: (copied & pasted) "Peace lilies are a tropical plant, so keep them in temperatures above 60°F (16°C) and away from cold, drafty windows. They do best in temperatures upwards of 70°F (21°C)."
So it sounds like they enjoy warmer temps than 70F.
Secondly, please don't throw the other half away! I am positive if you post a comment on social media or to your neighbors, someone will happily take the other half!! ( I would if I was close by).
Good Luck!!
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