2006-06-17 08:31:12 · 5 answers · asked by indychic 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
"Peace lily will flourish in almost any well-drained potting mix. Soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The soil should dry out between waterings. Excessive drying out can cause the plant to wilt and the leaves and edges to yellow. When watering, use water that is at room temperature."
2006-06-17 08:35:16 · answer #1 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Gentle watering is best. Poke your finger in the soil and when it's just a little moist, add a little water - 1/2 cup for a standard sized plant. Check on it weekly.
Spathiphyllum is a genus of the Araceae family of monocotyledonous flowering plants. Certain species of spathiphyllum are commonly known as spath or peace lilies. These are popular indoor houseplants.
Spathiphyllum cleans indoor air of many environmental contaminents, including benzene, formaldehyde, and other pollutants. It cleans best at one plant per 100 square feet. Spath lives best in the shade, and needs little sunlight to thrive.
2006-06-17 08:38:05 · answer #2 · answered by Stuart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
best to just look at the leaves--if they`re starting to droop a little, and don`t look as shiny as they did just a few days ago, water the plant. peace lily (also called a "spathyphylum") will always start to droop when it needs water. yellow leaf tips can indicate overwatering, underwatering, or even too much of the wrong chemicals in the water you`re using.
2006-06-17 10:33:27 · answer #3 · answered by miss kitty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a Spathyphyllum? don't overwater it as it will soon rot and die. Water only when the soil is dry. If the leaves droop, this is a sign that it is too dry. If the leaves turn yellow on the ends and the soil is wet, this means that you could be overwatering.
2006-06-17 23:21:03 · answer #4 · answered by jammer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most peace plants that i have seen are always in water .
2006-06-17 08:35:10 · answer #5 · answered by Naughty 'n' Nice Scorpio 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋