Peace lilies are indoor plants that are very familiar to many people who love growing plants. This plant has been declared by NASA as the top plant that has a very good effect on purifying the body. To help your indoor peace lily grow well, follow how to care for indoor peace lilies here.

How to care for indoor peace lilies – Pay attention to light and planting location

Peace lilies are suitable for living in the tropics but have the characteristic of being able to withstand the sun and live in the shade. Therefore, when growing peace lilies, you can place the plant in a sunny place, avoiding harsh sunlight at noon.

Although peace lilies are heat-resistant, they can also survive in the shade, but be careful that they will go into shock if the environment changes. Therefore, for orchids that are accustomed to a sunny environment, when moving to a shady place, the plant should gradually adapt, first put the plant in the shade for a few days, then expose it to the sun for a few days. Gradually increase the time the plant is in the shade, then move the plant into complete shade. On the contrary, plants grown in the shade should also be moved out into the sun when there is a little bit of sunlight so that the plant gradually adapts, then completely transferred to the sun so that the plant does not die. 

Where to place the peace lily in the house

Homeowners can place peace lilies in the living room near the window to their liking when decorating the room. You can also place some plants in the bathroom.

Pay attention to watering the peace lily

Homeowners should water orchids weekly, or even twice a week in the summer. In winter, you should reduce watering but do not let the soil dry out completely. The plant will droop when lacking water, but will recover when fully watered.

If your tap water is high in chlorine, switch to filtered water for your orchids. Or you can leave tap water outside for a few days to let the chlorine evaporate.

How to care for indoor peace lilies – Pay attention to temperature and humidity

Peace lilies like room temperature (18 – 24 degrees Celsius). It also likes high humidity conditions like tropical rainforest environments, so you will need to water the plant regularly in the summer to ensure moisture for the plant to help it grow well.

Prune the peace lily plant

Peace lilies do not need to be pruned as often as roses, but they also need pruning in the most necessary cases. Peace lilies need to be pruned when any branches turn brown or wilt. At this time, you need to immediately prune dead branches to avoid wasting the tree’s nutrients and limit the spread to other branches. Choose sharp and appropriately sized pruning shears for neat and precise trimming.

Land for growing peace lilies

Peace lilies need loose soil rich in organic matter. Plants are sensitive to wet soil, so choose a well-draining soil mix and plant them in terracotta or clay pots to remove excess moisture. Regarding pH, orchid soil must be acidic.

Fertilizer regime in how to care for indoor peace lilies

For the plant to grow well and flower in time, you should fertilize the orchid with slow-release fertilizer every 6 months. And especially, you do not need to fertilize the plant in winter.

How to care for indoor peace lilies – Repot the plant

Like any plant, after a long period of growth, it needs to be repotted to ensure enough growing area. Signs that your peace lily needs to be repotted are when the plant needs to be watered more often or its leaves turn yellow for no apparent reason. You can also see tree roots wrapping around the ground. Normally, orchids need to be repotted after 1-2 years, so you need to observe carefully to see if the plant shows signs of needing to be repotted at this time.

To replant an orchid, you will need a stake to support the plant. After repotting, the plant’s roots do not firmly adhere to the new soil, so it is difficult for the plant to stand upright. If you find it difficult to balance the tree, use sturdy stakes to keep the trunk upright. Bury the stake in the potting soil (be careful not to damage the roots) and tie the stem to the stake with string. You can remove the stake once the tree has taken root and can stand on its own.

Suggested pots for growing peace lilies indoors

Plastic pots imported from Europe with a new, unique design and many advantages are the choice of many people growing peace lilies indoors. 

• The delicate groove in the stem-bottom of the pot helps increase drainage for indoor rosemary plants
• Unique design, eye-catching and luxurious
• Extremely good thermal insulation ability, helps plants avoid heat shock when the temperature is too high in summer
• Plastic material limits breakage, especially safe for families with young children
• The product does not fade over time, suitable for decoration in the home, office,…

summary

Above are all the basic indoor care steps for peace lilies that you need to keep in mind to help your orchids stay healthy. Although peace lilies are easy to grow and care for, there are also some diseases that the plant often encounters. Wishes you success.