Peace Lily Care: Simple Rules for Thriving Plants

Peace lilies (Spathiphyllum) are easy, low-maintenance plants that suffer mostly from overwatering. They tolerate average tap water—chlorine is not an issue. Distilled water is unnecessary.

Optimal Conditions

• Light: Bright, indirect light. No direct sun.
• Temperature: 65–90°F day, not below 40°F night.
• Water: Let soil dry halfway down pot, then drench thoroughly with lukewarm water.
• Fertilizer: Occasional fish emulsion or organic fertilizer at half strength.
• Pot: Keep slightly potbound; repot only when watering is needed more than twice a week.

Common Mistakes

• Overwatering (the #1 killer)
• Too little light
• Cold drafts

Peace lilies thrive on neglect. Water only when soil is dry to the touch, and they'll reward you with glossy foliage and occasional blooms.