Peace lilies are easy plants to care for. However, they do require a few special steps to ensure that they bloom and stay healthy.
If you notice that some of the leaves on your peace lily are starting to turn brown, it could be an indication of something wrong. Read on to find out what might be causing this problem and how to fix it!
Watering
Peace lilies are quite sensitive to water and the wrong type can cause serious damage. Ideally they should be watered using rainwater if possible but tap water will also work, provided you leave it to sit out for at least 24 hours before using it on your plant.
If you do use tap water, you need to rinse it out well to ensure it doesn’t contain any salts and chemicals that will burn your plant. Alternatively, try to use distilled or filtered water.
Often, peace lilies don’t need to be watered too often. Instead, they like it when the soil is consistently moist but not overly soggy, as this can stress their thin cells and cause wilting.
If your peace lily is browning at the tip of its leaves, this might be an indicator that you have overwatered it or are growing it in a pot that’s too large. This can be easily rectified by reducing the amount of water you use or moving it to a smaller pot.
Temperature
If you notice brown tips on your peace lily’s new leaves, the first thing to check is its temperature. They do best in a cool, sheltered place. It is important that it is placed away from air conditioning and heaters as these can cause the plant to dry out quickly.
Aside from temperature, other factors that impact the health of a peace lily include light and humidity. If the plant is in a room that gets too much direct sunlight or has too many drafts, it may experience root damage and show dark, burnt leaves on its foliage.
Overwatering is another factor that can lead to browning of the plant’s leaf edges and tips. This can happen if the soil is compact or if there is not enough drainage in the pot.
To correct this, water the plant and allow it to dry before watering again. If this doesn’t fix the problem, you might need to repot the peace lily in a fresh potting mix with plenty of drainage holes.
Humidity
Peace lilies are native to humid tropical forests. When they are indoors they will often find the air too dry due to indoor heating and this saps too much moisture from their leaves causing them to droop and turn brown.
The drooping leaves indicate that the plant is thirsty and needs to be watered immediately. The plant can withstand a few short drying out periods but chronic under watering will kill the plant.
When you do water, make sure you water thoroughly. This ensures that the water infiltrates the soil and reaches the roots where it is needed to alleviate stress caused by brown leaf tips.
Lastly, trim any brown tip foliage off of the plant with a sharp pair of pruning scissors or shears. This will encourage new growth and help the plant look healthy again.
In order to keep your peace lily looking beautiful and healthy, you will need to pay attention to these four factors: temperature, humidity, watering and fertilization. If you can recreate these conditions then your peace lily will grow well and produce lovely white flowers!
Fertilization
Peace lilies are known for their vibrant green flowers, but overfertilizing them can also cause brown tips on new leaves. This is because a fertilizer can cause excess salts to build up in the soil, which is a nutrient that these plants need.
The best way to avoid these problems is by regularly flushing the soil with distilled water. This will remove excess salts that can harm the plant’s roots, resulting in brown leaf tips.
Overwatering is another possible cause of brown tips on the plant’s new leaves. This happens when the soil becomes too wet, and Peace Lilies are very sensitive to overwatering.
Soggy soil is a common problem for many houseplants, but it can be especially bad for Peace Lilies. This can encourage fungal growth and root rot, which can kill your peace lily.
To prevent this, make sure that you water your peace lily thoroughly and only when the top inch of soil feels dry. You can also use a watering gauge to ensure you are giving your plant the right amount of moisture.