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title: "hey, so i’m trying to be a better plant mom and i have this peace…"
description: "hey, so i’m trying to be a better plant mom and i have this peace lily (irene) that’s not doing the best. i don’t know much about taking care of any plant, so…"
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# hey, so i’m trying to be a better plant mom and i have this peace…

_Posted by genesis :) on 2026-04-15_

hey, so i’m trying to be a better plant mom and i have this peace lily (irene) that’s not doing the best. i don’t know much about taking care of any plant, so if anyone has advice for me i will very much appreciate it. i know i’m probably doing everything wrong so pls go easy on me lol 🫠

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## 12 comments

### bumblebee commented on 2026-04-15

one thing about peace lilly’s is they’re dramatic as all hell. first i would recommend repotting your plant into some airy soil mix. only water when the soil is dry, leave lilly’s will usually let you know when they’re thirsty cause their leaves start to droop. also cut all the dead leaves off so the plant isn’t using its energy on them. you got this !!

#### genesis :) replied on 2026-04-15

thank you so so much this is so helpful!! when cutting the leaves, do i just cut off the brown ones or the yellow ones as well?

#### bumblebee replied on 2026-04-15

i would cut all of them cause i dont think you can get yellow ones back

#### genesis :) replied on 2026-04-16

okay will do, thank you again!!

### Pthomas commented on 2026-04-16

For airy soil mix can you use a orchid mix or does it need to be mixed with regular potting soil? My peace lily has been on the struggle bus for a while.

#### genesis :) replied on 2026-04-16

I doubt they want a soil as airy as orchid soil. After doing some research I believe that they meant something like aroid soil :) Hope that helps!!

#### Pthomas replied on 2026-04-16

Thanks!

### JR commented on 2026-04-16

I finally had luck getting one to bloom this year. I agree to cut off all the bad stuff. Bright indirect light. But I try to keep mine pretty moist. Water thoroughly when the top inch or two of soil is dry

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#### genesis :) replied on 2026-04-16

Okay good to know!! I’ve been watering once i notice the leaves starting to drop a bit, but perhaps I shouldn’t even let it get to that point 😅

#### JR replied on 2026-04-16

Maybe. I think that might be stressful for the plants. And like a few people said, peace Lillie’s can be drama queens

#### JR replied on 2026-04-16

I use handy dandy wood skewers to check soil. Stick it in about 2”. If soil clings to it, it’s still moist. If not, it’s dry and ok to water

#### genesis :) replied on 2026-04-16

omg i’ve never thought of doing that, thank you so much!! i’ll definitely start doing that now, all of this advice has been so so helpful. it already looks so much happier a day after cutting off the dead leaves, i’m excited to see her grow to her full potential 😁

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