Peace Lily Care: Light, Water, and Temperature Essentials

Reviving a Drooping Peace Lily

Your peace lily's dramatic drooping is almost certainly due to overwatering. Constantly moist soil suffocates roots, causing rot and wilting—the very symptom that tempts you to water more.

Correct Watering Routine

• Allow the soil to dry completely between waterings (roots need air).
• Test by lifting the pot: heavy = wet, light = dry.
• Water thoroughly only when the pot feels light and the soil is bone-dry.
• Frequency: every 7–8 days in summer, every 14–18 days in winter.

Light & Temperature

• Light: Bright, indirect light—no direct sun. An east-facing sliding door is fine; move it to the south edge of the window for brighter exposure.
• Temperature: Comfortable room temps (around 70°F). If you're comfortable, the plant is too.

Water Quality

Bottled or rain water is fine. Tap water left out 24 hours to dissipate chlorine also works.

Cut back on watering—your plant may droop for a few days but will recover. More houseplants die from too much water than too little.