Plant Care Guides / Indoor
The peace lily is a graceful indoor plant with glossy dark leaves and elegant white flowers that appear on and off through the year. It is one of the best plants for shadier spots, and it has a useful habit of drooping when thirsty, then perking back up after a drink, which takes the guesswork out of watering.
The white flower is not a true flower at all but a spathe, a modified leaf that wraps around the flower spike in the centre. As blooms age they turn green, which is normal, and you can snip the old stems off at the base. Note that the leaves are toxic if chewed, so place it out of reach of small children and pets.
Medium to low, indirect light suits it well, which is why it does so well indoors and in shadier rooms. It will flower more in brighter light, but keep it out of direct sun.
Keep the soil lightly moist and water when the leaves start to droop, then watch it recover. It is sensitive to chlorine in tap water, so standing water overnight or using rainwater helps. It loves humidity.
Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every few weeks through spring and summer to encourage flowering.
Use a free-draining potting mix. Repot in spring when the roots fill the pot. A slightly snug pot encourages more flowers.
Ask about availability. We keep a changing range of indoor plants, peace lilies included. WhatsApp us to see what is in store, or pop in and we will help you choose.
