Peace
lily (Spathiphyllum) is a common house plant as it is very easy to grow
in low light and a low maintenance one. It grows up to 4 feet tall. Peace lily’s
bloom is unconventional from other flowering plants. Provided good conditions
it can bloom year long.
Container
Use a
medium sized pot/ container. When peace lily becomes root bound, transfer it to
larger pot. Container should have adequate number of drainage holes to ensure
smooth passage of water out of the pot.
Soil
Peace
lily can grow in almost any type of soil. Soil should be well drained. Add
garden compost to improve draining capability of the soil.
Sun / Temperature
Peace
lily thrives in indirect sunlight. So place the plant in a partial shaded place
or a place few feet away from a north facing window.
Watering
Keep
soil moist always but do not over water it. Blooming stops when you over water
the peace lily. Cut down watering in winter.
Fertilizer
Peace
lily doesn’t have much fertilizing requirements. Fertilize peace lily twice or
thrice a year with a general purpose fertilizer.
ReplyDeletePeace lilies make the perfect houseplants. Peace lily or Spathiphuyllum can survive low light and does not take require much care.