Peace Lily Leaf Issues: Light, Watering, and Trimming Brown Tips

Diagnosing Yellow/Brown Leaves

• Too much direct sun (even through shades) bleaches leaves pale green.
• Repeated wilting between waterings causes yellow leaves days later.
• Brown tips = hard water, over-fertilizing, or inconsistent moisture.

Optimized Watering

Water just as or just before wilting starts. As the plant ages, it needs water less often. Let it reach the wilt point to find its natural interval.

Trimming

• Remove fully yellow leaves at base.
• Trim brown tips with sharp scissors, following leaf shape.

Pot Check

Ensure drainage holes. If pot lacks them, repot into same-size pot with holes.