When should I fertilize my peace lily?
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When should I fertilize my peace lily?
Caring for a peace lily Liquid feed your peace lily over peak growing times (follow the product recommendations), and feed it annually with a quality controlled-release fertiliser. Overwatering is the most common problem with peace lilies. Use your finger to check the moisture level of the potting mix before watering.
Can you over fertilize a peace lily?
Peace lilies aren’t fussy and they really don’t need much fertilizer. Avoid overfeeding, as too much fertilizer may create brown spots on the leaves. If the flowers are a little green around the gills instead of creamy white, you are probably overdoing the fertilizer. Either cut back or dilute the concentration.
How often do you water an indoor peace lily plant?
Your Peace Lily enjoys weekly waterings, but it will tell you when it needs water by drooping its leaves. During the winter months feel free to only water your plant fortnightly.
How often should I fertilize my lilies?
Fertilize your lilies. For optimal results, choose a high-potassium liquid fertilizer. Apply this every two weeks from early spring until 6 weeks after the plant flowers. Fertilize when first sprouting, and again about a month later.
How do I get my peace lily to flower again?
Keep the plant in a low light situation out of direct sunlight, but bright enough you could read a book. Gradually move the plant to brighter light if it is in a very dark room. This could spur a non-blooming peace lily to flower just by virtue of more candles of light.
How do you feed a peace lily?
Peace lilies are not heavy feeders, so fertilize only occasionally. To encourage spring and summer growth, fertilize every 6 weeks or so with a balanced houseplant fertilizer starting in late winter. Peace lilies are a tropical plant, so keep them in temperatures above 60°F (16°C) and away from cold, drafty windows.
How do you care for indoor potted lilies?
How to Care for an Indoor Lily
- Choose a location that is out of direct sunlight.
- Transplant your lily into a regular container.
- Water your lily thoroughly, but allow the soil to nearly dry out between waterings.
- Fertilize your lily with a 20-20-20 liquid fertilizer made for houseplants.
What kind of fertilizer does lilies need?
As a rule of thumb, a 10-20-20 mix of slow-release fertilizer is best to keep your lilies in peak condition. For large plants with lots of blooms a second application just before flowering is fine.
Why does my peace lily not have flowers?
The most common reason peace lilies don’t bloom is because they aren’t getting enough light, according to Clemson Cooperative Extension. Although they can grow in low light conditions, peace lilies won’t bloom in the shade. The plants bloom best in bright or medium indirect sunlight.
How do I make my peace lily thicker?
Use a well-draining, all-purpose potting soil. Repotting annually in the spring is good for the peace lily, as the plant will appreciate the refreshed soil. Eventually, the peace lily may grow too large for its pot, at which point it can be divided.
How long do peace lilies live?
Peace lilies (Spathiphyllum sp.) are prized for their pleasing appearance, ease of growth and for their ability to clean the air. Peace lilies live on average from three to five years.