Gardening experts left wondering why their peace lilies won’t flower might just find the answers they need, with expert guidance that could turn things around.
Madison Moulton, gardening expert at Blooming Backyard, explained: “Your peace lily flower can last for up to a month and then will turn yellow or green before eventually turning black or brown.”
She advised keen gardeners to “Deadhead your peace lily flower at any stage to preserve the beauty of the plant.” Boosting blooms may also lie in the potting mix with Madison proposing a blend of two parts of potting soil to one part perlite and coconut coir.
Ensuring peace lilies are snug in their containers without protruding roots is key. On feeding those leafy friends, Moulton recommends: “Nutrients are essential components in plant health, particularly if you want to encourage your plants to flower.”
No need to worry about freshly bought peace lilies, but those in longstanding quarters may be craving some sustenance, with fertiliser or repotting as the answer to refreshed vigour.
The expert’s tip for fertilising is to use a balanced houseplant feed bi-monthly unless green flowers dominate – then it’s time to cut back on the grub or dilute it for happier plants. If your peace lily’s blooms are looking a bit lacklustre, it might be time to check what you’re feeding it, reports the Express.
An expert suggests that weak flowers could indicate a nutrient deficiency. They recommend switching to a fertiliser high in phosphorus, as “This nutrient encourages flowering and fruiting in plants and should spur flowering in your peace lily too.”
To give your plant the best shot at flourishing, keep it cosy – peace lilies thrive in temperatures between 18C and 29C and don’t appreciate drafts or air conditioning.
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