Perhaps one of the first questions on anyone’s mind when looking after a new plant is how often to give it a water. Despite originating from the rainforest, the Peace Lily actually doesn’t need too much water, in fact, he prefers too little to too much! An overwatered plant will develop yellow, droopy, rather sad looking leaves so it’s best to avoid this if you can. The good news is, when you know how to check if your Peace Lily is ready for a drink, you can easily avoid an overwatered plant. It’s important to allow the top inch or so of the soil to dry out before watering again. It’s advisable to water peace lilies from the bottom by placing the pot in a saucer of water and allowing the plant to soak up the moisture. Drain off any excess water after about 15-20 minutes to prevent waterlogged conditions.

As we’ve said, Peace Lilies are pretty low maintenance plants and the right amount of water in their soil tends to be enough and they don’t need frequent fertilising to keep them thriving. Feeding them with houseplant food one to two times a year should be enough to keep them happy.

Peace lilies are known for their tolerance of low-light conditions, making them a popular choice for indoor spaces with limited access to natural sunlight. While they can adapt to low light, they will perform best when placed in bright, indirect light. Avoid placing them in direct sunlight, as this can scorch their leaves. A location near a north or east-facing window is often suitable for peace lilies.

In its tropical, natural habitat, this stunning plant would enjoy steamy conditions thanks to its rainforest setting. Make your green beauty feel at home by placing him in an area of high humidity like a kitchen or a bathroom. If your chosen spot isn’t as humid as you’d like, mist him regularly, especially in the summer months or if you like the idea of a gang of plants in your home, place them close together and amazingly they will act as humidifiers for each other – the wondrous power of plants never fails to amaze us! To keep your Peace Lily thriving and to encourage those gorgeous white flowers to bloom, keep him away from draughts and radiators.

Sadly, the Peace Lily isn’t a pet-friendly plant so if you have some furry friends keep your plant in a spot that’s out of their reach. We take the well-being of pets seriously at TLB and we wouldn’t want you to inadvertently harm yours with a misplaced houseplant. For that reason, we always include information about pet suitability in every one of our plant profiles. Alternatively, take a look at our range of pet-friendly houseplants, we’re sure you’ll find something here to make you and your furry friend happy.

If your Peace Lily isn’t flowering, try moving it to a brighter spot in your home so it gets a little more light, but avoid direct sunlight as this will scorch the leaves. You could also try a little plant food too.

The most likely cause of yellow leaves on your Peace Lily is overwatering. The best course of action is to move your plant to a shady spot, check it is draining adequately and stop watering until the soil has dried out. To check whether your plant needs water, put your thumb about an inch into the soil around the plant. If the soil is dry, give your plant a drink.

Although less common, another possible cause of yellow leaves on your Peace Lily is a lack of nutrients. You can usually tell if this is the cause by looking at the veins on your plant; if they are still green, then the yellow leaves are probably being caused by a lack of nutrients. To remedy this, you should increase the frequency of fertiliser use to once a month until the problem is resolved. Don’t be over-generous with the fertiliser though as too much can cause problems.

Peace Lilies are excellent communicators and droopy leaves are their way of telling us that they’re thirsty. As soon as you spot the leaves drooping, give them some water and this should revive your lovely plant within an hour or so.