✅ How to Increase Humidity:
Group plants together: create a microclimate
Use a humidifier, especially in winter.
Place it on a pebble tray with water (not touching the pot).
Mist occasionally, but don’t overdo it (it can promote mold).
🚫 Avoid: Cold drafts, heaters, and air conditioning vents: they dry out the air and stress the plant.
🌱4. Fertilizing: Feeding the Flower
No matter how good the light and water, your peace lily won’t bloom without nutrients.
✅ When and How to Fertilize:
When: From spring to early fall (growing season)
How Often: Every 4 to 6 weeks
How to Use: Balanced liquid fertilizer (10-10-10 or 20-20-20), diluted to half strength.
🚫 Don’t overfertilize: it can burn the roots and cause leaf tips to turn brown.
🪴 5. Repotting and Transplanting: Don’t Let It Get Too Crowded
Peace lilies actually bloom best when their roots are lightly tangled, but if they’re too tight, they’ll stop blooming.
✅ When to Repot:
Roots growing from below
Water runs straight through
No new growth for months
👉 Repot every 2-3 years to a pot just 1-2 inches larger.
✅ Best Potting Mix:
Good drainage: Use a mix for tropical or houseplants.
Add perlite or orchid bark for extra aeration.
✅ Bonus: Repotting in spring often encourages new blooms.
✂️ 6. Remove Old Flowers and Leaves
Don’t let faded flowers linger.
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