Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)

Water when the top inch of soil is dry, then water thoroughly and let excess drain away. This keeps the plant evenly moist without leaving roots in a constantly wet mix.

Season matters: expect more frequent watering in brighter light and warmer rooms, and less in winter. If you’re choosing between “too dry” and “too wet,” Peace Lily is usually easier to recover from mild dryness than chronic sogginess.

Yellow leaves are commonly tied to watering stress—especially overwatering that keeps soil wet for too long. If the mix stays soggy several days after watering, roots can struggle to get oxygen, and yellowing often follows.

Check drainage, pot size, and your watering trigger. After you correct conditions, remove the most damaged leaves and watch new growth—fresh leaves are your best indicator that the fix worked.

Blooming improves with brighter (still indirect) light and steady moisture—Peace Lily can survive in low light, but it often flowers less. Keep it in a consistent spot near a bright window with filtered light.

Light feeding during the growing season can help, and removing spent blooms at the base keeps energy moving toward new growth. If it hasn’t been repotted in years, refresh the mix or divide if it’s severely crowded.

Yes—Peace Lily is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, because it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that can cause oral irritation, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.

The safest setup is placement out of reach (high shelf, plant stand in a closed room) or choosing a pet-safe plant if you have a known plant-chewer. If chewing happens, contact your vet for guidance.

Repot when roots are circling heavily, emerging from drainage holes, or the plant dries out unusually fast. Choose a new pot that’s only about 1–2 inches larger in diameter—oversized pots hold excess moisture and can create root issues.

After repotting, keep care gentle: bright indirect light, stable temperatures, and cautious watering until you see new growth. If the plant is extremely crowded, dividing into multiple pots can refresh vigor.

For a single Peace Lily in a pot, give the plant room to reach its natural width (often up to a few feet indoors depending on variety). If you’re styling multiple Peace Lilies together, space pots about 2–3 feet apart so air can move between plants and each clump can stay full and symmetrical.

If you’re planting divisions into the same large container for a fuller look, separate crowns so leaves aren’t immediately overlapping—crowding reduces airflow and makes watering harder to manage. The goal is a “lush grouping,” not a damp tangle.