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Please can someone help me with my Peace Lily

9 years ago

I don't know if I water it too much or not enough. One side is growing great the other side looks like it is dying. Maybe the branches are too heavy? Should I try standing them? Or tying them to each other? I'm new to growing plants I've always had bad luck but this one I want to keep it alive as long as I can. It was a gift from my friends when my mom passed in March. I know on some days (as I've read in previous threads) if it doesn't get enough water it will sort of look droopy, but this time it is way different. Almost as though something bent the branches but I've been told no one has. Please help. Thanks in advance.

Comments (13)

  • 9 years ago

    Does it get any sun? Is the soil moist or dry?

  • 9 years ago

    It sits by a window but the light does not hit it directly it shines inside the window but hits the lily softly on the side. So I turn it often so it gets equal light. This morning when I noticed the side bent over I had already watered it before I thought to see if it was moist or dry. But the dish underneath had sitting water (but as I mentioned it was after I watered it).

  • 9 years ago

    I would not water it for a while and see if it perks back up. How often have you been watering it?

  • 9 years ago

    I water it every 3-4 days, I use the schedule of when my Keurig runs out of water as to not forget to water her. I named it Peace (I know it sounds weird I'm not a weirdo, I just want to keep this plant alive). I also talk to it. I have never been able to grow plants before so I'm pulling out all the stops on this one. I have had it for 3 months now, when should I think about re-potting?

  • 9 years ago

    Thank you for your help, I really appreciate it.

  • 9 years ago

    I can appreciate you wanting to keep this particular plant alive - I have plants from when my father passed away that I'm keeping alive. I think every 3-4 days of watering is too much. I water my peace lily about once a week - actually that's the schedule for all the house plants - but always check the soil first. I'm certainly no expert on peace lilies as mine hasn't bloomed since I got it but it's still green and growing, so I'm happy with it. I would cut the yellowing leaves off your plant, as close to the end as you can get.

  • 9 years ago

    I can't see the pot so I can't comment as to whether or not it needs re-potting - but if it's in one of those plastic containers with the decorative paper over it, it probably would prefer a slightly larger pot.

  • 9 years ago

    Ok, so I probably watered it too much. I will not water it until next Saturday & make that my new schedule now. & yes it is in a plastic pot so that will be my next weekend project. Mine has bloomed several times but it came to me very large & already blooming, not sure if it is still part of it's blooming schedule. You are awesome. Thank you again, Karen

  • 9 years ago
    just make sure that the new pot has drainage holes and keep in mind to massage the roots before you replant. Good luck!
  • 9 years ago

    I have waited a few days the side that was bent is now very dry & I'm pretty sure is dying :( but the other branches look ok so I'm grateful for that. Maybe I can keep that side alive.


    & my apologies for posting in the incorrect forum. As I mentioned in my first post I am new to all plants but I am trying to learn to keep my Peace alive. I know I have a lot to learn, thank you for your advise.

  • 9 years ago

    Stick your finger about an inch into the soil...is it dry? If so, give it a good soak.

  • 9 years ago

    They don't like wet feet or drafts "Give them evenly moist, well-drained soil and temperatures of at least 55 degrees. If peace lilies wilt every two to three days, repot them in larger containers, which don't need watering as often. Fertilize plants growing in bright light about every six weeks with a liquid 20-20-20 product

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