Keep the soil moist, but do not overwater. Peace lilies can tolerate short periods of dry soil, (horticulture)but their leaves will start to brown if neglected for too long.
Peace lilies are sensitive to chemicals (horticulture)commonly found in tap water, such as flouride, which may cause brown leaf tips. Use filtered, room temperature water, if possible.
Peace lilies enjoy high humidity. (horticulture)Misting their leaves or placing their pot atop a(horticulture) moistened tray of gravel can help to increase humidity.
Peace lilies are not heavy feeders, (horticulture)so fertilize only occasionally. To encourage spring and summer growth, fertilize every 6 weeks or so with a balanced(horticulture) houseplant fertilizer starting in late winter.
Peace lilies are a tropical (horticulture)plant, so keep them in temperatures above 60°F (16°C) and away from cold, drafty windows. They do best in temperatures (horticulture)upwards of 70°F (21°C).
Keep these plants out of direct afternoon sunlight, but in a well-lit area. An east- or west-facing window(horticulture) is ideal.
Most often, if no flowers are appearing, the plant is not getting enough light. Peace lilies(horticulture) are very tolerant of low light, but low light does not mean no light! To encourage flowering, move the plant to a brighter(horticulture) location, where it will receive bright, indirect light.
Green flowers, (horticulture)weak-looking flowers, or a general lack of flowers can be caused by improper fertilizing.(horticulture) In the case of green flowers, cut back on fertilizing. In the case of weak-looking flowers or a(horticulture) lack of flowers, try switching to a fertilizer made for flowering plants. This type of fertilizer will have a higher amount(horticulture) of phosphorous, which plants need for blooming.
Most often, if no flowers are appearing, the plant is not getting enough light. Peace lilies are(horticulture) very tolerant of low light, but low light does not mean no light! To encourage flowering, move the plant to a brighter location, where it(horticulture) will receive bright, indirect light.
Green flowers, weak-looking flowers,(horticulture) or a general lack of flowers can be caused by improper fertilizing. In the case of green flowers, cut back on(horticulture) fertilizing. In the case of weak-looking flowers or a lack of flowers, try switching to a fertilizer made for flowering plants.(horticulture) This type of fertilizer will have a higher amount of(horticulture) phosphorous, which plants need for blooming.