How to Care for a Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
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- Опубликовано: 11 июл 2019
- One of the most popular houseplants around is the Peace Lily. We all love it, and its beautiful white flowers. However, even though it may be one of the easier plants to care for as a beginner, it can still be a little bit tricky. In this video, I will show you the steps to caring for your new Peace Lily like a pro, and give you some info on what kind to get if you haven't been able to decide yet! As always, thanks for watching and don't forget to always Plant Prudently!
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Great video!! You covered all the bases! One thing...my brother passed away 32 years ago and I STILL HAVE THE PEACE LILY FROM HIS FUNERAL! I love it so much! It's doing really well! I pulled it out if its pot last fall and gave it new dirt. I was so nervous! It seemed to struggle for a month or so, but then took off! Its flowered twice since then! It's just so beautiful! 🌱🍃🌿
I have a medium sized one that had only 2 leaves and I revived it. I've had it for 22 years.
I have tried to grow a peace lily.lost it.
I cut all the dead leave.THE ROOTS LOOKED HEALTHY.CUT DEAD PARTS OFF.PUT ROOTS IN WATER.DO YOU THINK MAY GROW FROM ROOTS. I SAW SOME GREENRY.
@@dorisgrimes4836 there needs to be at least one leaf for the plant to live.
I have 2 Peace Lilies that I got 10 years ago when my Mom died...they are Beautiful and have grown very large!!!
@@georgthieme7141 Have you repotted them at all to freshen up the dirt? I'm thinking about dividing mine, now that it has gotten so big!
I just received a peace lily after my sons passing 3 weeks ago and I need to make sure to keep it alive. He loved these plants and always laughed at how I could not keep a plant alive. This video was very helpful as I never knew I needed to clean the leaves. Thank you very much. I now know that I need to use distilled water, clean the leaves and fertilize every few weeks. Thanks again..
I'm so sorry for your loss. Just to be extra sure you have no questions or doubt at all on how best to care for your plant, I'll tell you what I know. Light, just bright shade. They can take some direct sunlight but not for long. The flowers can be used sort of like a light gauge. If you have bright white flowers then your plant is getting the right amount of light. If they are coming up greenish then I would give them a little bit brighter light. If you don't see any at all then I would slowly increase the light again, over time. The leaves can and will burn quick. I have mine sitting in an east facing window so it can get ample morning light and then protection from the sun during the hotter parts of the day. You could do a west or south facing window but I'd scoot it back some, like 2 feet or so. Also a curtain may help too. Water, you got that part right on the nose, the leaves are pretty sensitive and I find distilled water keeps the brown tips and other discolorations away. The leaves will sort of "deflate" when they need more water. The trick is to try and water them before they deflate. But as always there can be too much of a good thing and root rot will occur if you water to liberally. Humidity is very important too, ideally they enjoy around 50%. Now you can go to Lowes or Home Depot and get a temperature and humidity monitor for around 12 bucks and it will tell you both for any given room. I bought a little humidifier for mine, some people freak when they hear that word. If you do buy one get one without a filter, and clean it once a week with distilled white vinegar. You could also use a pebble tray or spray bottle. Feeding was the only thing I'd say to watch out for. They aren't heavy feeders. If you feed them more than once a month, it's way too much. Really if you feed once a month you should dilute it some. Every other month would be better. Their systems can't process a lot of nutrients so if you do feed too much fertilizer salts can build to a toxic level. I hope all this helps and if you do have any questions just let me know!
What a thoughtful kind man you are. New subscriber for that alone.
@@TheGreenAlchemist My grandmother never used fertilizer for my mom's peace lily plant that she had from her funeral almost 12 years ago. I'm afraid that if I do anything new, that my grandmother didn't do, I may kill the plant.
All she did was water it once a week for almost 12 years.
Some of the Lily's are brown tho. How can I help revive them??
@@TheGreenAlchemist should I boil water instead of using tap?? Also should I clip the brown parts because mine is not in a pot that has holes. My grandmother never used a pot with holes in it for this plant.
@@sharnita1111 i know a bit about plants and id recommend drainage holes because it can develop root rot which you definitely dont want and for the browning im not super educated on
This is one of the most informative videos I've seen, thank you!
I was thinking the same thing!
Very informative, thank you! You've got us new plant parents already feeling like experts!
I just inherited peace lily almost wilted and I followed most of your advice, replaced the soil, mixed water with soluble fertilizer and wiped clean the leaves, placed in medium light area, what a change! After a few hours my peace lily is starting to be healthy. Thank you for your advice. Now looking forward to flowers. Really excited! Thanks again.
This is the best peace lily care vid so far. Thanks man!!!
Thank you so much. I don’t have a green thumb. I received this plant after my husband past and I need to take care of it. Right now the leaves are handing. I just gave him spring water. Now I know I need plant food and wipe the leave. First thing in the morning I’m going to Home Depot
Thank you for watching and I'm sorry for your loss. One thing I wish I would have been more clear on in the video is how often you should feed them. These guys aren't heavy feeders. I said at most feed them once a month and at that, you should dilute it. That is ok but still, you should only feed every other month. Their systems aren't used to processing a bunch of nutrients and it will build up to a toxic level in their soil if you feed them often. Message me if you have any questions or concerns about your plant at all! Plant Prudently!
I received this beautiful Peace Lilly after our beautiful mother's transition (passed). Her Love for plants made me love plants, Out of the plants she received this is one of the plants I'm having a hard time with. I always watched her take care of plants and she was good at it, we always had plants in the house as children. I felt I was taught well until I received this Peace Lilly, After looking at your video I now know to use Distilled water (I was using Tap water from Sink, Warm), Good soil (Miracle Grow), Keep the Dust Off them, Take a Damp cloth and Wipe off leaves with Distilled water, and Lemon, Keep in the shaded area, away from windows. I'm in Pennsylvania, the plant is in my mother's bedroom. I was giving the plant Tap water every week on a Thursday, or Friday, That Is going to Change. I just gave it some distilled water as I write this to you. Your Video showed me a lot. Thank you So Much For this video. I pray I can bring this beautiful plant back to where it was in the beginning, More Beautiful. Again Thank you for your video, Much Needed Information. I am learning. I understand that these days are different from yesterday, And we have to adapt even with plants.
I have watched tons of plant videos and I've never seen anyone do that. Great video. I love to wipe my plants, makes them look nice and bright.
I Never Knew To Do That!! I Just Got One Yesterday I'm So Excited About It🤣
True story about the light requirement. I put mine out on the deck when I went to go get fertilizer from the store down the street, maybe out there for about 3-4 hours total. When I brought her back in, she already had burn bits on her leaves. Basically redhead sun avoidance needs. And drinks (water) like a sailor.
Yes my very first peace lily I had suffered a similar fate. One day in early fall we (I) sat it outside to get some light and fresh air and I forgot about it until the next morning. It got down to about 45 degrees and it never recovered. It was pretty sad. I learned a good lesson that night. Tie a ribbon around my finger or set an alarm. Not all plants like a lot of sunlight or cool temperatures. Great plants though. I really want a sensation peace lily. They get to about 6ft tall! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
My peace lily is my first even house plant bought 2 weeks back and my husband thought it was good for it too have some sunlight as it settles in new pot and soil but instead it made all its leaves droopy and started turning yellow , I got it in immediately but still haven’t seen full recovery , are there any chance ? What should I do to save it ? My heart is crying seeing this baby like this
Thank you,
Your videos put so much information, in a clear and concise way, into a short episode. You convey your enthusiasm without getting over excited which I really appreciate!
We live in a Frome a small town in rural Somerset, England so our rainwater should be reasonably pure. Thanks, Steve
I haven't fed him...he loves his plants!!! Great explanation 👌
I have had my peace lily for over 25 yrs. It is special to me because my dad had it sent to me shortly before he passed.
That's amazing! I got mine from my father's funeral about 4 years ago. It's helped me a ton because it's like a piece of him is still with me as I care for it! I hope I can keep mine as long as you've had yours, if not longer!
Just put one lily in my canvas tent and learn to care it. Thanks for your huge information
It was helpful that your video now I know how to take care of my lily
Thank you very much
Thankyou so much. Removing my plant from my glasssliding door 🙈 thank god I listened to you.
So I should have specified a little bit more clearer. Established plants can take on more direct sunlight than sheltered ones. Let me know if things continue to decline! Plant Prudently and stay safe! 🌺
Thanks for this video, I have a peace lily and it is a great plants to have.
It really is a great plant to have. I just love how they can take care of us too, for instance by being able to digest mold spores and other toxins. They're also great because they are very pretty and very easy to take care of!
I just bought my first peace lily. Why are the white flowers dying!? Do I cut them off?
I've been doing this all wrong!! Thank you so much!!
nice video! I have three, they all flower and I love them!
Wow! I love peace lilies too. Tnx for sharing your tips on how to take care. I am a beginner here.
Yes, I will always have a peace lily in my home. They're so pretty and simple and helpful. I want a Spathiphyllums 'sensation' those get really large. Bout 6 ft tall with a 6ft spread. Leaves can get up 20 inches long. However I do worry I said to feed too much. Spathiphyllums aren't heavy feeders at all. They can't process nutrients very fast so if you are feeding more than once a month it's way too much. Now I did say if you feed every month you should dilute it down, but feeding every other month or so is better.
5-yr lifespan? Our Peace Lily is 18 years old - we consider her a member of the family. My daughter is moving to her own place next month and the Lily will be split and repotted to her new home.
Beautiful
Loving that monstera delicosia... the peace lily is beautiful as well
It has gotten soooooo big. I'm gonna have to do a transplant video on him before too long. Speaking of the devil, I need to repot the peace lily too!!
Omg! You’re very helpful for a beginner like me! Thank you!
Thank you, that means a lot! Let me know if you have any questions about any of your plants at all! Hope you enjoy my channel! Plant prudently!!
Thank you so much for the tip of using Distilled Water!!! Our water is well water and hard water, lots of lime.
Thank you very much! I have saved part of the plant and it is doing well. I am now onto a problem with a sanseveria. It is getting what looks like dry spots on the blades. Do you have any ideas what may be causing this? I'm thinking maybe a fungus? Thanks again
@@lorrainelicurse160 There are many concerns that distilled water is killing our plants, because it's has no minerals.
Not Distilled. Purified Water!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge
You are better that going to a garden center! I subscribed! Thank you for your video
Wow! This was great help! Thank you!
Don't mention it. Thanks for watching! Plant prudently!
Just got my first peace lily and this is such a great video. I also knew you had to be from a central eastern state from your accent. I’m from Southwest Virginia😊
Researching on how to take care of my 1 yr old peace lilies, given to me last year at my father’s funeral. So pleased to find your channel & this video. I’ve learned a lot in overall care of this plant, plus care for my other plants. New subscriber & I look forward to learning more from you!! Recommending your channel to other plant loving friends!! Peace to you! :)
That means a lot! I really appreciate hearing that from fans. It's always nice to hear that all your hard work (this is my second job) is being percieved well by others. I'm glad you stumbled across my channel and if you ever have any questions on your plants, let me know! Stay safe!
Awesome video. Very informative. Cheers mate from Australia.
Another excellent video! About 2 months ago I got my first Peace Lily, and the flowers are still strong! Now, I know what to do (feeding) when spring comes. But, I didn't know their life span was so short. I think mine is like yours.
Thanks a lot for this detailed informative video!
Got my peace lily 2yrs ago when my sister passed. I notice my lower leaves are coming out wilted. I water once a week near a south facing window.
Is this sign of overwatering or too much light,something else.
Thank you so much for replying to my email. As you could obviously guess , we are novices at looking after indoor plants and this Peace Lily was a Christmas gift. However we did not expect to find 3 catapillers under the leaves when we gave the plant closer scrutiny. Since removing them, there are no more small black pellets on the floor. Thank you so much for responding to my email and all the best for 2020.
I wouldn't say you are too much of a novice. You were able to solve that little mystery fairly quickly too. Let me know if you end up with any more questions or problems! Plant Prudently! Best wishes for you and your family's 2020!
Impressive information, thank you.
Wow! Great info!
Thanks for watching!
❤ thanks for the information
I have a vibrant 3 year old Peace Lily. It's growing out of the pot and I plan to re-pot soon. It's always flowering and has a lush growth of huge leaves. I do very little other than feeding and watering. And it's thriving in it's spot inside the living room, set back from blind shaded large windows. Success story.
That's too cool! I'm glad to see that there is still some peace lily love out there. Seems like most ppl either don't like that one or maybe it was the video? I'm not sure. I thought and still think its a great plant. Remember a couple years ago when people were putting a Bettas inside a clear vase and then sitting a plant in the top part of the vase and letting the roots just grow in the water? One good plant you could do that with or just grow hydroponically is the peace lily. Don't get me wrong it's wrong to keep a fish in that small amount of water but the plant in the vase of water growning that way still looks cool without a fish. At the other end of the spectrum I totally long to own a sensation peace lily one day, once I have more room. They get up to 6ft tall and have 20 in leaves!
@AO I use distilled water only. Every second week I add a dash of universal plant food concentrate. But the real kicker is my addition of used filter coffee grounds every 3 months, gently combined with the potting soil. Peace Lily Lurves coffee!
I got two Peace Lillies from my dads funeral proceeding. Thank you for the explanation. I’ll switch from well to distilled water. Also get plant food
I was gonna leave a pic of ours but it’s not letting me.
I appreciate all the great info, thank you for sharing.😊
I knew I should listen to you because you referred to the plant as 'him'. :) My new family of plants all have names. I had a peace plant for a while, with eastern exposure & filtered light. I don't know how I managed to keep 'him' for a while but I eventually got lazy (won't lie) and didn't re-pot. (Please don't judge me too much - I was working 18 hr days. Everything suffered. I learned my lesson.) Thank you for this!
Hell it's hard to do everything they need even if you've been furloughed and just lay in bed watching tv every day. At least that's what some of my subscribers tell me.....But yes all my plants are alive and they each have their own personalities, so I'm glad you get that. Thank you for checking out my channel!! Plant prudently.
I love all the points u make. Nice vids. New subber. Edit: I'm from ky too!!!
Thank you so much for your video. Like you, I was blessed with a Peace Lily when my mom passed this year so I too want to keep it alive and thriving as best as I can. Based on your video I'm experiencing the symptoms of too much light. I'm off to move it to a more shaded area of the house. Thank you again. :)
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Yes mine is very important to me. The plant if well taken care of can live a couple of decades. Unfotunately it can also be kind of a diva when it comes to husbandry. I hope my video helps navigate this tricky care minefield. If you have any questions about light, watering, brown tips, pests or whatever just let me know. I've cared for a couple of peace lilies for the past two decades and I have had relative success with them.
The Green Alchemist Thank you so much. I appreciate your advice 😊.
May Almighty Most Beautiful Father God Bless you with strength and good memories, in His Most Beautiful Son, King Jesus Mighty and Only Saving Name. Amen
Love ur monstera and ur orchid too.
T thank you so much your video was so very informative I have watched so many videos on peace lilies because I have searched and searched looking for a peace lily and I finally found two I found a red one and I found a white one. And my son laughed at me because he said I acted like a little kid with a new toy. And I am a woman in her 60s. So you can imagine the fun he had teasing me he's in his 30s. But you gave me more information than any of these so-called experts. And I so appreciate everything that you said everybody else was so wishy-washy some said give him a lot of light some said give them no light some said put them in a big pot some said put them in a small pot they were very contradicting you were so matter-of-fact and sure of everything that you said I appreciate you more than you will ever know I subscribed and push the button for the Bell I'm not very computer savvy but I will definitely be getting notified of your videos I hope you continue to put out more I love my plan my house looks like a jungle and I love learning more about them everyday they teach me I hate it when one of them dies I've only lost one and it haunts me my absolute favorite plant in the world is Coleus because it's an outdoor plant and an indoor plant I bought some this summer that had mildew all over them they were dying the lady gave me to Big Flats of them for $1 she said she was going to throw them away and I have so many huge coleus now from that one flat. I taking up too much of your time thank you so much I will see you in the next video
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I have been YouTubing now for exactly a year. I started in September of 2018. This is the nicest comment I have ever gotten. This made my entire week. I am very glad that you enjoy my videos. I now have two jobs and this does take up considerable time and it is just fantastic to see people reacting positively to my work even if it is something more like a hobby. I LOVE coleus. They are very beautiful plants. I am very impressed though it sounds like you had a battle with some powdery mildew and made it. This is one of the hardest things to beat and I can attest to that! However it can be done!! Thank you again. Be sure to catch my next video on orange trees. My fiance and I just bought a house and are in the process of unpacking and getting organised so it has taken a longer that I normally like to post a video. Hopfully ill get it up by the end of this weekend!! Plant Prudently!
Thank you so much very helpful ☺️
My peace lily (same type as yours) is still going strong four years after I bought it! Although I haven't left it in its original pot, i'v split it up so now I have six of them (soon to be eight as two 'babies' have sprouted from the main plant). All of them happy and growing, although none have flowered since I bought it. I was unaware of tap water not being too good for them so that might be why. Thank you for the lovely and informative video!
I read that flowers doesn't bloom because u need to put peace lily in indirect sunlight place. Not in direct sunlight because the leaves will burn out, so please keep that in indirect sunlight place. Good luck 👍
Mine have 3 flowers in it🤗 good luck with yours
Thank you for the video! I live in kentucky too and i think im making the mistake of using tap water.. 😬 ill definitely be switching to distilled
Yes Kentucky is known for a lot of things, beautiful rolling hills, pretty houses with white picket fences, horses, bourbon, basketball and our hard water. Over half of our water supply comes from limestone rocks that usually make the bourbon taste better but it can wreak havoc on our plants. I learned that the hard way a couple years ago and ever since then I've always tried to use distilled or filtered water. The only kind of filter water that removes sediment and chemicals is Zero water and that can be pretty expensive. Meijer and Walmart typically have distilled water on sale for about $0.84 a gallon.
Very helpful!!!
This has given me great info. My Cousin gave me a large Peace Lily after her Son's funeral. She knows I love plants, but this one seems challenging already. I have to make more changes with the Winter coming. My Hubby moved it from the kitchen to the bay window in the living-room😥It's drooping now. I've seen several tips today so my work is cut out for me to save this beauty...lol
Well, let me start by saying I'm sorry for your loss. Yes, I know the sentiments that we can place on plants especially if they are attached to the memory of a loved one. Fortunately, mine is doing very well because I got mine from my father's funeral, so if I lost it I would be pretty upset. When it comes to Spathiphyllums they need as bright indirect light that you can provide. Established plants can take some direct sunlight though not for long. The leaves will burn, quickly. I have mine in an east-facing window. This provides it with plenty of morning sunlight and then protects it from the sun during the hottest part of the day. Typically growers will enlist the help of artificial to grow lights. You want about a very bright shade for a good amount of time. Full-spectrum LED grow lights will provide them with the right frequency for the proper duration. There have been some major advancements in the development of grow lights in the last decade. They are no longer expensive to purchase or to run. If you are interested in that check out the link in my description box of any of my newer videos and you can get the ones I use on my orchids and bonsai. This will come in handy too with the onset of winter. Now with water, these guys are average drinkers. During the growing months (and this is subjective) I water mine about 3-4 cups every 5-8 days or so. During the cold months, you should slow it fairly drastically. I typically do the same amount but every 3 or 4 weeks. The plant will tell you when it needs water by drooping its leaves. Ideally, you want to water it before it does that though. When they begin to droop constantly problems can occur. With the soil, you want something rich and that drains well. You never want the plant to sit in standing water. If your pot has a saucer under it drain the excess water away after about 20 minutes. The soil pH is best around 5.8-6.5, slightly acidic. Peace lilys aren't heavy feeders. I only feed mine once every other month. Their systems can't process a bunch of nutrients so if you feed frequently the extra sits in the soil and builds up to toxic levels. Any reputable fertilizer should suffice. I hope this helps and if you have any questions at all just let me know! Plant Prudently!
Thank you very informative.
Thank you, I hope you enjoyed the video(s). Plant Prudently!!
I’m so glad I watched this video! I’m new to plants and always thought they just needed water and sunlight! No wonder my other plants died 😫 didn’t realize they needed food! I got two peace Lily’s for Mother’s Day (one big and one medium) and noticed one of the white flowers turned brown so I put them outside a few mins ago (it’s night) so they could get a little rain! I will bring them in first thing in the morning now that I know that they don’t like direct sun. I’ll get them some food tomorrow, I also have a snake plant but I know that they don’t like much water, so I didn’t put that one outside. How often should I give the snake plant food? Will miracle grow work for both?
great vid bro :)
Best information
I never thought to use distilled water, I normally use tap. But I'll give it a try!....Also, I've had my Lily for over 4 years or so. I bought a planter, and I'm going to repot it hopefully this weekend.
That is too cool! I was thinking of transplanting mine this weekend too! Great minds! Yes I use distilled water on my more sensitive plants like the peace lily, and my orchids and some bonsai trees.
I love this.
Thank you! 🙂
Good presentation Thank You!
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Plant Prudently!
Great video thank u👌🏾💯
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed!!
Subbed! Amazing Info!
Thanks for watching and subbing!! 🌲
Thanks ... Helped a lot...
Thanks for watching. Plant prudently!
I thought my plant was dying but I guess I just kept it in too much sunlight. We will see how it does now that I moved it into shade. Thanks for the tips.
Great video, thank you
Thank you for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed! Plant prudently!
Handsome guy! Beautiful plants. It works.
Aww shucks! My plants ain't nothing special, lol! ☺ I hope you enjoy my channel! Plant Prudently!
Yah my leaves are brown. I’m going to start using distilled water. Thanks for the video.
I use distilled water for my plants and they love it.
THANK YOU!
I am glad I found you. Yes, my plant is sick, first time with this plant. Do you also teach me how to care for orchids?
I sure can. Tell me about your peace lily or whichever plant you meant was sick. I'll tell you how to fix it or how to keep your next one alive. I can also tell you how best to care for an orchid too.
I always type in the name of info I want and click on the first one, then it is not good enough and I have to go back and see if you have posted a video on it to get what I wanted by way of info. Thank you 🙏!! Also, how do you get your Monstera to grow up like that in more of a full Bush?
Just got my hands on one from the farmers market, still small but thanks for the tips!
Small ones are a wise purchase, they'll be with you for a good while. Unfortunately though peace lilys don't live but just a little over a decade. Let me know if you have any questions!
I have two myself now from my dads passing back in December 2019. They're getting so big and this video was very helpful for care, how do you upload photos on here?
I bought a mature plant it’s about 4 feet tall & wide :)
It’s huge
Hoping I can take care of it properly
Great information and thank you. What should I do when the flower and the stem turn dark and dry?
Thank you so much for all this info. I have had a peace lily for a little over a year and only problem is leaves turning brown. Now I will try only distilled water.
That's mostly for brown leaf tips and the occasional brown leaf. If you find that yours has more brown leaves check its location. I had mine what I thought was far enough away from a mostly closed vent. I scooted him further away and I noticed he's not losing too many leaves now. Also consider the windows it's close to. Too much light will cause leaves to brown and with the cold spurt we had recently it could do it too. If it's not that and you do switch to distilled water, then I'd check the humidity. Mine is close to the humidifier and he loves it there.
@@TheGreenAlchemist I thank you so much for the reply with all the helpful information! Most videos never answer. You are awesome. I’m recommending your channel to my plant friends.
Awesome video thank you !!! Can you use a watering globe with this plant ? Also can I keep it in the same pot it came in from my mother's funeral 2 weeks ago or do I need to repot it ?
Sorry for your Father's Loss 🙏🙏 The lily looks very healthy and happy😊
Thank you! Yes he's doing fantastic now that he's in a new pot. Getting some flowers coming in too!
I find it hilarious that you call it a him...mine are all "hers" 😄😆
I do the same, all of mine are ‘hers’ as well.
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I was thinking the same thing, I have two Peace lily' one for my mom and one for my sister who both has passed away and all of my other plants are all "Shes". I like how at the end he says that's all I know about peace lilys when he said a mouth full. Thank you for this video, It helped a lot.
I have so many plants now I simply call them "my children."😅
@@timmaselli5074 same here, I call them my babies, my husband and children just look at me and laugh...lol
Hi, Beautiful video, thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for this video! I’m new to house plants and I seen the peace lily in my local Home Depot store and had to get them! The tips you shared will help me care for my new found love of house plants! Do you know of any other easy to care for plants I could get for my new hobby? Thanks so much!😊
One of my favorite easy to care for plants is the zz plant. It's the Zamioculcas zamiifolia. It can live in just about any light situation out there with better results in higher (though not direct) sunlight. It doesn't require much water either. Mine is rather large and he gets 4 cups of water every 14-18 days. Of course when the heat index goes up the water intake level needs to go up too. It's one of the prettiest greens I've seen to date, and there is also a breed out there called raven and it's mature leaves turn black. Orchids are also one of my favorite plants out there too. A phalaenopsis is one of the easiest orchids to raise. They need bright indirect sunlight. Pretty much bright shade. I water mine every 7 to 10 days and sooner during the growing season. Chinese evergreens are supposed to be easy to raise too. Let me know if you have anymore questions too.
The Green Alchemist Thank you for responding so quickly! And thank you for giving me the info for some of your easy to care for plants. I really appreciate it! You have a new subscriber!🤗
Great video mate, may I ask how often you should repot?
Very informative video. I recently got my peace lily and it has about 7 white flowers and 3 of them are budding. However, one of the largest flower is sort of turning brownish and it has drooped down. What am I doing wrong?
Very helpful video! I love the 3 part water 1 part lemon juice mixture idea! I took my Peace Lily home from my Grandma's funeral back in 2004. Since then I've experienced a few flowers (I know they're not called flowers but hey I'm not the pro here haha but I'm so happy with myself for pruning my plant!) I never knew that these plants are sensitive to chemicals in tap water so I'll be getting that Purified Water from now on :) Thanks again for this great video
Thank you, I really appreciate that! Yes that is how I have cleaned all my plants (sensitive included) leaves for the past 10 years. I've never had a problem with it and use warm water too. That is very cool that you've had that plant for that long. Typically they don't live but about a decade though they will go longer especially if they are being cared for indoors. Let me know if you ever need any help or have questions. Plant prudently.
Thank you so much for this video. I love my Peace Lily, but for the past month her soil has had a really annoying smell like maybe bad soil? When I repotted her two months ago, I used brand new soil. Is it possible to buy bad soil?
Thanks for the info, I got me one two months ago, gonna give it another wash. I just seen a baby flower which seems attached to another stem/stalk, is that common?
I have one that still recovering I brought her on clearance. I named her determined she a fighter.Great tips happy growing and stay safe and happy holidays.
Interesting about the different water types, there's so much to think about that I previously didn't even consider. I just use New Zealand tap water on my peace lily and it seems to be OK - I hope so, because I really don't like having to buy water packaged in plastic. Your peace lily looks beautiful - I am just about to repot mine into a bigger pot that's about the same size as your pot - I wasn't sure if it would be too big, but yours looks perfect and I want mine to grow to the same size as your peace lily. I will try adding 1/4 lemon juice to the water when I next clean the leaves - thanks for the tip :) You fertilise your plants a lot - I guess that would explain why your peace lily is flowering. Thanks for the video and info! LOVE your accent! Also, very sorry about your dad :( you still look so young to have lost your dad! I hope your dad's beautiful peace lily lives with you for many many years to come
I used New Zealand tap water and the leaf tips turned brown. When I switched to distilled the new leaves stayed green. You can buy an electric water distiller if you want to make the water yourself and avoid plastic.
@@tomjones2157 Thanks for the tip! I'll look into the electric water distillers. Have been using the water from my dehumidifier and that seemed to work fine - but now it is too dry to need the dehumidifier so will be good to have another option thanks :)
I really like this video and it’s very helpful. I hope you can tell brands to use or show how to mix. I got a peace lily last month as a sympathy plant. This plant is beautiful. I repotted cause the roots were coming out of the top and it looked like it wanted to break free. I’m confused as to why I’m getting a lot of yellow leaves. It was closer to the patio and desired to move it. It snowed today and I think that cold draft wasn’t nice to it. That is the only natural lite in the dining room, living room and kitchen. Where should I put this plant to get a balance of light and no draft? There isn’t a window in the bathroom. Help!’
Oh wow, you, or your plant rather, picked one of the toughest problems to pin point. Ok, I'll get to it then. Yellow leaves can be caused by a number of different problems. Poor watering habits seems to be one of the top reasons a persons plant's leaves turn yellow. Excessively dry soil can cause the plants leaves to wilt and then turn yellow. On the other hand, poorly draining soil or an inordinate amount (too much) of water can cause the roots to become waterlogged, which causes leaves to also yellow. Be careful though, older leaves, always at the base of the plant will turn yellow naturally so try not to take that as your fault. After improper watering, I would say a nutrient deficiency would be the next reason most growers plants leaves will turn yellow. Remember a peace lily does not require much fertilizer. Improper iron and magnesium levels can cause leaf veins to remain green while the rest of the leaf turns yellow. Inadequate nitrogen will cause leaves to yellow, and then low potassium levels can cause a yellowing of leaf tips. Try to make sure you use a well balanced respected fertilizer with a 20-20-20 NPK. Environmental factors would probably be the next reason for yellowing leaves. The dark green beautiful leaves are susceptible to sunburn, if placed in direct sunlight for long the leaves will turn yellow before falling off the plant. Too much heat, or excessive cold snaps\breezes will cause the leaves to turn yellow too. Make sure if you have it close to a window or door you scoot it back a bit because they are a tropical plant and do NOT tolerate the cold well at all. Transplant shock can be another reason why leaves turn yellow. If you are worried about that let me know and I will tell you how to best combat it. I would also suggest getting a humidifier to help you both out too. Let me know if you have any more questions.
I am adding distilled water and plant food to my shopping list.
I get mine at walmart or Kroger. They both have cheap water, and Walmart has cheap plant food. I water my more sensitive plants like peace lily, yucca cane, orchids and dumb cane with distilled. The hardier ones can drink from the tap.
I've had my peace lily for about 5 years and it blooms every year, but lately the leaves are turning yellow. The top soil feels dry so I water it, it is not in a pot with drainage so maybe the bottom soil is too wet? I do use tap water to water the plant, but will start letting the water sit for a couple days before using it. Please tell me what is causing the leaves to turn yellow ... too much water or not enough water? the video was very informative.
Thank you
I have one of the big versions of the Peace Lily. A neighbor gave it to me I guess partly as a gift but also it was a big plant. It was growing wider and I placed it outside. Then the leaves started to welt and I watched you video. So, I think part of it is from too much sun. It's trunk either got wind damage or is malnourished for I haven't fertilized it. I cut all the brown parts and have tied all the trunks together to it isn't just totally slumped to the ground with bent stems. The leaves are still dark green at core and the plant is trying to live but it looks very sad compared to when I first got it. Maybe the plant is 3-5 years old already and near death but I am trying to care for it back to life. I wont let it be outside anymore and I fertilized it and will water it. but it is hard to tell when it needs water for the stems are wind or severly malnourished and already bent and slump over.
Great video thank you! I've had my peace lilly for about a year but been struggling with fungus gnats. I put the yellow sticky things in the pot but is there a way I can get rid of them completely?
Neem Oil. It's organic. I had fungus gnats in my plants and I sprayed wirh Neem Oil. But you need to do it soon because those gnats are eating up your plants roots so the sooner you treat it the better.
Thanks for the info on the Peace Lily, I've had one for 9mo I got it when my Mom passed away. The leaves are huge now 16 in long 9 in wide usually with 3 flowers at a time, I thought it was dead a couple of times but I watered the plant and it came back to life, I'm so happy because I love this plant, it really needs repotting because its still in the same pot, looks about the same pot you have. I will be moving and it's very cold here can you give me some advice on moving my plant? I don't want it to freeze in the process. Thanks
Yes! Sounds like yours is just about as important to you as mine is. I got mine when my father passed. Peace lilies do like to be somewhat root bound. Though I would wait until the spring to re-pot it, if you can. If yours is still producing flowers though I would say yours seems to be doing ok, for now. That is one of the best things about peace lilies, they'll tell you when they need water, their leaves will droop drastically. Try and train yourself to keep a look out for that. I've got mine sitting in front of a window close to my room so I have to look at it every day. When the leaves start to droop you need to give it more water, distilled if you can afford to. As far as moving I had to move mine at the end of fall when it was starting to get fairly chilly out. It is a tropical plant and it loves the warmth. If you even have it next to a cold window or a drafty door you could lose it. It will NOT survive a freeze and does not like the cold at all. I put mine in my fiance's car, bc the moving truck didn't have heat. It can survive a quick jog from the car to the new house, but if it is freezing out, I'd wrap him up in two plastic Kroger bags or a blanket or something. Prolonged exposure can stress your plant out, taking weeks + to recover.
How long after you watered did the plant come back to life?
I have one that is about 3 yrs old. I am usually a good gardener and yet I have leave that turn quite dark then dry out. I know not to overwater and I have fertilized it. The ones you pulled out look a bit like what I mean but mine are darker maybe if I left them they would be the same light brown. It is important for me to take care of it as it was given to me when my daughter passed away.
Just took my moms peace lily that was given to her when her grandma/ my great grand passed away in January. I really want to keep it alive so questions below, also my first real plant... 🙂 Do I need to repot? it’s been in the same pot since she received it or keep it in the original pot? If I do what soil can I use? I think she’s been overwatering or neglecting, so should I clean the leaves (water & lemon juice) I also do have a few brown leaves and one big yellow one, will I just need to prune the leaves?
Ann’s just wanna say I found it funny how you said that’s all you know but really did a super informative video 😂
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I wash the leaves with beer and they are shiny and very healthy
Great video. I'm new to plants. My peace lily is getting brown spots on the white flowers :/ i suppose It's the hard water we have down here in south Texas.
How's the humidity in your home? Peace lilies like humidity around 50%. I ended up having to purchase a humidifier for mine and he loves it! I know that if the humidty is on the low end, especially out in the Texas sun, it can cause the the blooms to turn brown and not open. But I don't believe that would cause brown spots. Typically hard water causes brown spots or tips in the leaves. If you do suspect that your water is hard I would buy some distilled water for em. Spathiphyllums are very sensitive plants and do not do well with hard/soft water. However fungi can be the cause of brown spots. What I would do is go to Lowe's or Home Depot and purchase some copper fungicide and apply it to the next flower that develops brown spots.
I've had my peace Lilly 3 yrs now and it's beautiful. Easy to care for and it produces many white flowers but lately some are turning brown? What do you think the problem could be?
Thanks for the video! I'm trying to save mine also because I got it when my dad died but the leaves begin to brown before they even turn dark green. I don't know if it's gonna make it
Hi, this is an extensive video. THANK YOU!
I separated my Peace Lily into three smaller plants. Two are thriving, but one is really struggling. I changed it to a room with more light and watered it, but after two weeks, it is still drooping. Any suggestions?
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Thank you for watching! 🌳
I agree your videos are very informative. But I have a question. Should these bumping parts near the base of my plant be covered in soil?
So can I feed my peace Lilly banana peels? And will I have to use fertilizer if I do use banana peels?
Your video is helping this new plant parent who is lacking in the green thumb department. But I read or seen somewhere it was better to use banana peels.