How To Care For Peace Lily In India

Peace Lilies

This plant's blossoms are white and spathe-shaped, with dark green leaves that contrast beautifully. Do you have a room in your house that doesn't get a lot of natural light? Grow a Peace lily plant there to brighten and beautify the space. Growing Peace lilies is not difficult because they do not require much sunlight or water to thrive.

Some Interesting Facts About Peace Lily

The 'Peace Lily' is a Central and South American native. Spathiph yllum wallisii is its botanical name. Because its white flower resembles a white flag, this genuine beauty is also known as the peace symbol. Here are some further details on this plant.

• Despite their name, these plants do not belong to the genuine lily family, but rather to the Araceae family (the same family to which money plant belongs to). This plant has over 40 closely related siblings native to America and Southeast Asia.
• These plants do not require a lot of light or water to survive.
• Peace lilies come in a variety of sizes, from little to big.
• The peace lily thrives in areas with a mild climate. If you want to put it outside in the summer, make sure it's in the shade.
• Peace Lilies filter the air around them, according to NASA. It removes various toxins from the air, including as benzene and formaldehyde, therefore improving the air quality in and around the house.
• If you think the white spathes are the plants' flowers, you're mistaken. The true blooms are tiny ones on the pointy spadix.
• Peace Lilies are sometimes known as 'Cobra Plants,' because their white blossoms resemble a cobra's hood.

How To Take Care Of Peace Lilies

Peace lilies are tough plants with gorgeous white blooms and green leaves. These lilies are attractive both with and without blossoms, making them excellent indoor plants. Plants of the Peace Lily grow to be about 1 to 3 feet tall, depending on the size of the pot in which they are put. Peace Lilies require little upkeep, so anyone can grow a beautiful plant at home by following a few simple guidelines.

Location

• Peace lilies are best grown as floor plants because they grow up to 3 feet tall and have large, bold leaves (up to 10 inches long). They can be used to decorate room corners, table ends, or as centrepieces.
• Because they can't resist extremes of heat or cold, it's best to keep them in a shady or partially shaded environment. They must be stored at a temperature of at least 15 degrees Celsius. Also, make sure the plant is in an area with plenty of humidity.
• Peace lilies thrive in areas with medium to low light levels. If the plant's leaves turn yellow or brown, it's because it's getting too much light/direct light.

Watering

Peace lilies do not require a lot of water. As a result, there is no need to water them on a regular basis. It's time to water if the soil feels dry when you touch it. It doesn't need to be watered if it's damp. They will die if they are over-watered.

Fertilizing

The best time to fertilise is in the spring, when the plant's growth phase begins. Liquid fertiliser can be used once every two weeks when watering. The presence of brown patches on the leaves indicates that too much fertiliser has been applied. As a result, adjust the fertiliser as needed.

Cleaning

Because the leaves of this plant are so large, the dust that settles in them must be cleansed by washing or wiping them as needed. Place the plant in a sink and run it under the faucet for a few minutes to clean it.

Planting / Reproduction

Replace the old soil with new dirt once a year to ensure that Peace lilies grow nicely. Peace lilies grow more quickly in bright spaces than in dimly lit rooms. As a result, when a dense clump forms at the base and roots emerge, it's time to re-pot them. You might need to do it once or twice a year. When repotting, make sure the new pot is larger than the old.

Peace lilies are always reproduced by dividing them. Look for clusters where new leaves have started growing if you want to divide the plant.

A Final Note

If you want to purchase a Peace Lily plant for your house, please sure to follow the guidelines above. Also, refrain from cutting them. The scissors are only used to remove the plant's dry sections. Grow a peace lily and place it in the centre of your living space. It's more than just a lovely plant!