6 Tips - How to Care for a Peace Lily Plant

Peace lilies are not only good houseplants with air purification qualities but are also easy to care for.

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These plants love moist soil, but overwatering will damage the roots.

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Any soil mix that has good water retention properties is a good choice for these plants.

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If you are repotting peace lilies, hold off on fertilizing for a month or two.

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Leaves droop due to not getting proper water or getting too much light.

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Brown leaf tips in peace lily plants are due to too much sunlight or fertilizer.

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Yellow leaves in the plant are usually a symptom of plants not getting required water.

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These beautiful lilies are mildly toxic to cats, dogs, and humans. So keep pets and children away from the plant.

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6 Tips - How to Care for a Peace Lily Plant

Peace lilies are not only good houseplants with air purification qualities but are also easy to care for.

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These plants love moist soil, but overwatering will damage the roots.

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Any soil mix that has good water retention properties is a good choice for these plants.

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If you are repotting peace lilies, hold off on fertilizing for a month or two.

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Leaves droop due to not getting proper water or getting too much light.

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Brown leaf tips in peace lily plants are due to too much sunlight or fertilizer.

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Yellow leaves in the plant are usually a symptom of plants not getting required water.

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These beautiful lilies are mildly toxic to cats, dogs, and humans. So keep pets and children away from the plant.

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