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Mandy
Posted: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 6:03:06 PM
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My peace lilly is drooping now. What is wrong?
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Christa
Posted: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 8:34:59 PM
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It could be due to a few things. Water the plant only when the top inch or so of soil is dry. Add water just until it starts to drain out of the bottom of the pot. Do not let the plant sit in the drained water longer than an hour or two. I use distilled water on my house plants to help prevent brown leaf tips. These plants should not have direct sunlight, place near a window where it gets indirect light, it doesn't even necessarily have to be bright. Make sure the pot it is in is no larger than a couple inches bigger round than the root ball of the plant. Here is some additional info:

Spathiphyllum , Peace Lilies
There are very few plants that really do well in a low light situation and this is the best of them. Spathiphyllums are commonly used in homes, offices and shopping malls because they are so easy to grow and will adapt to a wide variety of conditions. They are also one of the few low light plants to bloom reliably. Spathiphyllums are also called peace lilies, named for the creamy white spathes that look very much like a calla lily. Botanically, a spathe is a bract (modified leaf) enclosing a flower cluster or spadix (fleshy spike). The elegant white spathes on peace lilies are referred to as their flowers.
Spathiphyllums are clump growing tropical plants with many stems emerging from the soil. The different varieties may vary in the size of the leaves and overall size of the plant. A new compact version has become very popular in the past few years. Their foliage is always glossy, green, long and narrow. Different varieties now offer darker greens or narrower leaves and some also bloom more than others.
To select a good, healthy spathiphyllum, look for a plant that fills out the pot. It should have new foliage emerging within the mature leaves. If you are buying the plant for the blooms, be sure to select a specimen that has at least one flower open because they do vary greatly in size and color.

Tips for Growing Healthy Spathiphyllums (Peace Lilies)
What are the light requirements for spathiphyllums?
They are low light tolerant plants. If you can comfortably sit and read in the spot, the plant will do all right. Winter sun is fine, but avoid direct afternoon sun in the summertime.
How much water do they need?
Keep the soil evenly moist all year round. Do not allow it to stand with water in the saucer for more than an hour or two.
Do they have any special temperature requirements?
They are well suited to average indoor temperatures. If they are kept where it is warmer, be sure to keep the soil moist and raise the humidity around the plant.
Do peace lilies need much humidity?
They need high humidity and should be misted daily or kept near a humidifier or on a humidity tray.
How much fertilizer do they require?
During the spring and summer, when the plant is most actively growing, feed them every two weeks with a liquid or water soluble fertilizer such as Excel Gro. In fall and winter, cut back to a half strength solution once a month.
What type of soil do they prefer?
Use a peat-based potting soil such as Bachman's Exceloam.
When should I repot my peace lily?
Repot them each spring. They like to be a bit crowded in the pot and require excellent drainage.
Will they need any grooming?
Give them an occasional shower to remove any accumulated dust from the foliage. Also, as flowers fade, clip off the stem as low as you can reach.
How are they propagated?
Almost all spathiphyllums are now propagated through a laboratory procedure called tissue culture. They can also be divided.

Troubleshooting Problems with Spathiphyllums (Peace Lilies)
Why won't my spathiphyllum bloom?
The most common reason a peace lily doesn't bloom is a combination of too little light and too little humidity. Sometimes very mature plants don't bloom well. Try increasing light, humidity, fertilizer and dividing if it is severely root bound.
What caused spots on the blooms?
Sprays, especially leafshine or insecticides, will spot the blooms.
If the whole plant looks wilted, what it the problem?
Too much or too little water will cause wilting. So will temperatures that are too cool.
What make the leaves look dull?
When a spath is kept too cool (below 60º), it tends to get a dull look to the foliage. Extended periods of too much cold will lead to problems with stem rot.
What causes brown tips or edges on leaves?
Most brown tips are caused either by low humidity or a build up of salt in the soil from fertilizers and alkaline tap water.
Why do some stems seem too weak?
This can be caused by drought or high temperatures. Spaths can stand higher temperatures if they are kept moist and the humidity is high.
If some of the leaves are yellow, what it the cause?
Yellowing, especially on inner leaves, usually indicates that the plant is being kept too wet. Too much sun might also result in a few yellow leaves, but they will usually be outer leaves.
Are there insect problems with spathiphyllum?
Watch for the occasional outbreak of aphids on the young succulent growth. If the humidity is low and the temps are high, they may have problems with spider mites too.
Are they prone to any disease problems?
Except for root or stem rot from too much water, spathiphyllum rarely have a disease problem.
Resa
Posted: Sunday, May 22, 2005 11:52:19 AM
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Please advise how to divide this plant. My peace lilly appears to be overgrown. It continues to bear flowers, but roots have formed above the earth..Thanks for any information you are able to provide.
K
Posted: Monday, May 23, 2005 9:47:46 AM
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I have a very healthy Peace Lilly which produces loads of blooms. Only thing is the blooms used to be white and now are green and not turning white. Why is this happening? Solution? Thanks
Mandy
Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 3:27:56 PM
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Thanks!
Grant
Posted: Thursday, May 26, 2005 4:44:31 AM
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I too have a peace lily, blooming well.
And again, my blooms were white, but after a month or so, they have gone green. The latest bloom, about 3 weeks ago, is still white.

Please advise.
Thanks
Sarah Gibson
Posted: Friday, June 03, 2005 2:29:30 AM
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I have a peace lilly that was doing ok - but now several of the leaves appear to be drying out and withering up - it is still growing new leaves - but not sure why they are turning brown? Can anyone help?
Judy
Posted: Saturday, June 04, 2005 8:33:27 AM
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I received a Peace Lily when my Brother-in-law passed away 2 years ago. His wife had cats that killed hers and now she wants a piece of mine for the sentimental value. How can I do this is or is it possible without killing the hole plant.
I have a Spathiphyllum Lynise that is now near 4 foot talk and it blooms all year round.
I'm scared I'm going to kill it if I try to divide it, but I know it would mean a lot to her to have some of it!
Please help me too give a sentimental gift to my Sister-in-law, without killing this plant. Oh and its not an option of just giving up the plant, lol. I have cared for it too long and my husband holds this plant in high regard as well.
I look forward to hearing from you, and Thanks for your time!
Judy
Dan McCarthy
Posted: Saturday, June 04, 2005 8:47:11 AM
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Weve had ours for a year now, the blooms were originaly a bright white but are now green? This seems to be a common problem but no one seems to know of an answer?
Please, if anyone does know why this is happening...share the knowledge.

Thanks
Ivan
Posted: Saturday, June 04, 2005 11:09:23 AM
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I have purchased a peace lilly a month ago. I have transplated it right away and it has been dooing well till about 3 day ago. The white flower has now started to turn brown and wilt. What is hapenning? Pleasen anyone-Help!
Maureen
Posted: Sunday, June 05, 2005 10:07:54 AM
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Hi Ivan:

I'm new to houseplants. I bought a peace lily in March. Mine flowers quite often, but the flowers do not last very long, about a week, then it turns black and I cut it off. Before long, another flower starts to show. M.
kathy
Posted: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 10:46:46 AM
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If this is a duplicate, I appologize but I think it got erased. I bought a peace lilly and rinsed the roots off and put it into a beautiful piece of pottery I purchased at an art fair. I asked about a plant I could plant right in water and this is what they sold me. Any one hear of this? After reading this site, I worry that this was not a good idea.
Dan McCarthy
Posted: Saturday, June 11, 2005 4:28:16 AM
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Hi Kathy,

As far as I know the Peace Lilly isn't a plant that would like prolonged spells in very wet conditions, so I would say you have been ill advised. To my knowlege it's favoured conditions are:

Warm, partial shade (no direct sunlight or draughts), keep well watered during spring/summer but moist during winter, whilst not allowing the compost to become waterlogged. It's also advised to use some fom of plant feed (go to your nearest homebase etc..) Do not use leaf-shining products.

I hope this is helpfull, I am not an expert and infact the Peace lilly is the 1st and only plant I've ever owned, so don't take my word as gospel, but the above is what I beleive to be right.

Good luck :)
carol stevenson
Posted: Friday, September 02, 2005 7:13:50 AM
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can you tell me how to take care of a peace lilly thanks
MYRA
Posted: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 9:23:45 AM
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PLEASE COPY ME ON THE ANSWERS TO YOUR REQUEST ON THE PEACE LILLY. I'M HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THANKS!
TAMMIE
Posted: Friday, May 05, 2006 9:56:13 AM
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Are Peace Lilly's poison??
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Posted: Friday, May 05, 2006 9:57:13 AM
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Are the White bloom of the Peace Lilly poison??
Robbie
Posted: Monday, July 17, 2006 11:14:45 AM
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Now that it is waterlogged what do I do? How should I proceed from here?
moe
Posted: Sunday, August 27, 2006 12:13:40 PM
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Are peace lillies poisonous to animals?
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