If you are just jumping into the world of house plants, it can be overwhelming to try and understand what they need. The Peace Lily is a great beginners’ plant for many reasons - it is easy to read the signs when they are not thriving.
Step 1
This Peace Lily is in desperate need of help. A friend could not get back home to water. The leaves are now drooping and crispy. Don’t worry, if there is green, there is something to save!
Step 2
Next, use clean shears to prune any leaves that are yellow or black. Removing them from the plant can help them focus energy to healthier leaves. To clean your shears, use hydrogen peroxide. Where you cut will depend on what type of plant you are working with. For the Peace Lily, you want to follow the leaf down to the “petiole.“ The petiole looks like a stem but in fact it is the structure of the plant that connects the blade of the leaf to the stem. In peace lilies, you follow the petiole down to the main stem. Only cut the petiole of the problem leaf.
Step 3
Lastly, place your plant in a sunny location of your home - but no direct sun unless this is how it was raised. The sun is how our house plants get their energy, and energy is an =extremely helpful resource in the healing process.
Overall Tips for House Plants
First, check the moisture level of the soil. Touch the soil to see if it is wet or dry. Overwatering can look very similar to under-watering. Determining if the plant has too much or not enough water is crucial. Making sure your plants have proper drainage in their pot is crucial to root health.
Step One:
Determine the cause of the plant’s decline to better address the problem.
Step Two:
Take clean sheers and cut away each dead leaf.
Step 3:
Provide an ideal area for your plant to recover.
Leafy Characters is a Delaware County registered nursery dealer, focused on helping new plant parents get to know their houseplants. We host workshops and classes on plant care as well as providing high quality beginner friendly houseplants. Everyone can have a green thumb!
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