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Peace Lily Inherited: Water by Feel, Not Schedule & Repot if Rootbound

No Fixed Schedule—Water When Top 1–2" Dry

Fertilize only healthy, actively growing plants. Bright indirect light. Likely needs repotting: use pot with drainage, or cachepot with pebbles. Moss covers gaps.

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