Peace lily ‘hadn’t flowered in years’ - but simple water trick made a ‘big difference'
The all-natural method is said to help peace lilies flower and give them a big boost.
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Peace lilies are fairly easy to care for as long as they have the right environment, but even if a plant’s foliage is flourishing, some people struggle to get their plant to flower. Often this has to do with the light or amount of water the plant is getting, but there are some ways to help you plant along and even boost how many white flowers it produces.
In a Reddit forum dedicated to peace lily care, one houseplant enthusiast has revealed a simple all-natural watering method which made a “big difference” to the amount of flowers their peace lily produced.
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“I use distilled water and also have used banana water, I have seen a big difference in my Drama Queen,” said the poster. “Mine hadn’t flowered in years until I used banana water.” [SIC]
Some people recommend adding banana peels to your peace lily soil to help the plants along, but banana-infused water can also work its magic on plants.
The reason peace lilies like bananas is the potassium, which makes up one-third of most plant fertilisers. This nutrient can give your flowers an added boost.
The Reddit poster explained: “Cut up banana peels and place in a large container. Cover with water.
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“Soak for two to three days, allowing the minerals to extract. Then using a colander, strain into bottle.
“Use as is for your plants. The soaked peels can be put in the compost.” [SIC]
The added bonus of using banana peels is that it helps to make use of leftover food waste.
Getting your peace lilies to thrive also depends on a few additional care factors, including where it is placed in your home and how often you water it. Too much or too little of anything can be detrimental.
Peace lilies like to get enough sunshine but should be placed in indirect sunlight. If they are placed in an area with too much sun it can end up burning your plant and its leaves.
Your plant also needs regular watering, but make sure not to overwater it. Peace lilies need consistently moist soil, but they do not like to sit in water. You can check if your peace lily needs watering by touching the soil.
Whenever the top inch of soil is dry, it needs to be watered. Make sure your plant also has room to drain.