Peace lilies tend to grab your attention with their striking creamy white flowers no matter what room they’re in.
Though they can handle a little neglect, it is still important to give peace lilies proper growing conditions to thrive and bloom sufficiently.
One way this houseplant will fail to bloom is if they are kept in the wrong location of your home.
The houseplant experts at The Little Botanical argued that this plant does not like direct sunlight, as this can scorch the leaves and dry out its flowers.
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.
They noted that peace lilies can tolerate lower light levels, so are the perfect plant to brighten a dark corner but “are likely to produce more flowers and perform best in a lighter spot”.
Although peace lilies are often described as low-light tolerant, they may tolerate and survive in low light, but surviving is different than thriving.
So where should they be kept? The experts recommend that “a location near a north-facing window is often suitable for peace lilies”.
The houseplant experts at The Little Botanical argued that this plant does not like direct sunlight, as this can scorch the leaves and dry out its flowers.
There are three main signs that a peace lily needs a change of location. Pale and curled leaves mean it is not getting enough light.
Scorched leaves mean the light the plant is getting is too bright. Often, if the plant is not blooming, it’s a sign of too little light.
Apart from the location of the houseplant, water is highly important for a peace lily to bloom – but it’s vital to get right.
Peace lilies want moist, but never wet soil. Aim to water them once the top inch or two of soil is dry.
Peace lilies prefer to be under-watered rather than overwatered. So take care not to rush ahead with watering when they don’t need it.
The experts warned: “Peace Lilies do not enjoy being over-watered, this will cause their leaves to droop, pale and turn yellow over time.”
Peace lilies are also fussy when it comes to the type of water they have as they are “sensitive to fluoride”, so “filtered water is best”.
Alternatively, tap water can be left to sit for a couple of days, which “allows these harmful chemicals to dissipate”.
