Trigger Your Peace Lily To Bloom By Following These Simple Steps
Peace lilies are beautiful and easy-to-care-for houseplants that reward you with elegant white blooms. However, if your peace lily isn’t blooming, it could need a little extra care. Here are simple steps to help encourage those stunning flowers:
– Ensure Proper Lighting: Peace lilies need bright, indirect light to bloom. Avoid direct sunlight, as it can scorch the leaves.
– Water Properly: Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Overwatering or letting the plant dry out completely can stress it and prevent blooming.
– Provide Humidity: Peace lilies thrive in humid environments. Mist the leaves or place the plant on a tray of water with pebbles to increase humidity around it.
– Feed Regularly: Use a balanced fertilizer every 6 weeks during the growing season (spring to summer) to provide essential nutrients.
– Repot When Necessary: If your peace lily is root-bound, repot it in a slightly larger container to promote healthier growth and blooming.
1. Maintain Ideal Temperature: Keep your peace lily in a room with temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C). Avoid cold drafts.