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title: "Please forgive me as I am very new to plants, but I've noticed…"
description: "Please forgive me as I am very new to plants, but I've noticed several issues with my peace lily and I'm looking for some more expert advice. I have been…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Jess Galvez"
published: "2024-04-23T16:03:12.491695Z"
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# Please forgive me as I am very new to plants, but I've noticed…

_Geplaatst door Jess Galvez op 2024-04-23_

Please forgive me as I am very new to plants, but I've noticed several issues with my peace lily and I'm looking for some more expert advice. I have been following the care plan to a T and although I'm aware this might not always be perfect, I feel like the care plan has made it worse. I am confused because parts of the plant seem to be thriving and I've even seen some new sprouts and flowers come up, but as you can see below, one of the flowers has started to turn brown very quickly. Additionally, several of the smaller leaves have begun to yellow and wilt. For context, I live in AZ and it has been getting hotter recently, but I keep my plant in an air conditioned room and allow it plenty of sun as needed. Any thoughts?

![Bijlage 1 van 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/HJUa_vcqj-JxMeUGbgXz95Vm3xFs9dItXkPM2Ju3Vk8/WGDPiquJSMyG4BQnIv4iTg.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 2 van 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/HJUa_vcqj-JxMeUGbgXz95Vm3xFs9dItXkPM2Ju3Vk8/cLfElnJnQ0KIQ0mdYg_Jyg.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 3 van 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/HJUa_vcqj-JxMeUGbgXz95Vm3xFs9dItXkPM2Ju3Vk8/tkQGszlYRLSuOTObpSGsyw.webp?size=large)

## 10 reacties

### Plant Intern 🤓 reageerde op 2024-04-23

Looks overwatered yellow leaves plus the soil still looks wet.

#### Jess Galvez antwoordde op 2024-04-23

That's what Planta diagnosed as well! Should I skip the next watering?

#### Plant Intern 🤓 antwoordde op 2024-04-23

Yes the soil should be drying out before watering I find Planta sometimes says water but always check the soil first

#### anneliese antwoordde op 2024-04-23

just so you know, planta’s water schedule is really bad for most plants. don’t just blindly water, always check the soil first.

### Plant Intern 🤓 reageerde op 2024-04-23

Plants can drown too

### Plant Intern 🤓 reageerde op 2024-04-23

Cut the dead leaves let’s the plant focus energy on new leaves

### Sarah reageerde op 2024-04-23

They also don’t need tonnes of direct light either. I’ve got 2 in my north facing bathroom and they’re thriving. And the one in my south facing lounge also doesn’t get any direct light and is blooming like mad x

#### Sarah antwoordde op 2024-04-23

Two in my bathroom by a north frosted window loving life 🥰

![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/L4t7CAjMOeR_rNp9bA-yNoNg9EV69NWXckkg_Dfx9sE/GtD2To-UQPaqRb8TTiIDuA.webp?size=large)

### Peaceful Planter reageerde op 2024-04-23

If the watering issue doesn’t solve it it you may have to take it out rinse the dirt off and gently pinch the roots if they are squishy and not firm trim them quickly and spray with hydrogen proxide no need to rinse it after then place it in a better draining soil.

### Jess Galvez reageerde op 2024-04-25

Thanks everyone! I just cut the dead leaves and going to let the soil dry out a little more. Going to move her to the north facing window for now :)

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