Peace Lily
Spathiphyllum wallisii
A plant that visibly wilts when thirsty and springs back within hours. Ideal for the corners of your home that you thought were too shady for anything alive.
Photo: Mitchel Lensink / Unsplash What this plant actually wants.
Best window: North or North-East. Anywhere except direct South sun..
This is the general recommendation. When you map your actual windows in Planterra, the app compares each one against this plant's lux range and tells you which of your specific spots are best - accounting for depth from the glass, obstructions, and how the light shifts by season.
What usually goes wrong.
Dramatic wilting
The plant is thirsty. Water thoroughly - leaves usually recover within 4 hours. If this happens every 3 days, the pot is too small; if once every 2 weeks, you have the rhythm right.
Yellow leaves
Usually overwatering, or too much light. Peace Lilies prefer to dry slightly and hate direct sun. Move away from the window if the leaves are pale-yellow.
Brown leaf tips
Tap water fluoride or low humidity. Switch to filtered water, or leave tap water out overnight before using. A pebble tray helps.
No flowers
Not enough light. Peace Lilies flower once mature (2+ years) and only in adequate indirect light. Move closer to a bright window - bright enough for you to read comfortably.
Peace Lilies are honest. If yours is drooping, water it. If it's yellow, water it less. If it's not flowering, give it more (indirect) light. There's rarely a third factor - resist the urge to over-diagnose.
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