How to Water Your Peace Lily for Healthy Growth

How to water

Peace lilies love water and do not like to dry out completely. Feel the soil: The top soil should be dry but it can then be slightly dry to a bit moist below the top soil. It shouldn't be wet when watering it again. There are several ways to water Peace lilies - they aren’t very picky. Choose a way that suits you the best.

If the soil is wet or the top soil is still moist - snooze this action, we will remind you again in 2 days.

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Water over the soil

Pour water over the soil, using, for example, a watering can or put the plant directly under a tap
Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes
If you have a tray under the pot when watering, make sure you remove all the collected water afterwards - never let your plant sit in water
If you watered under a tap make sure that water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting it back

Peace lilies can be real drama queens if they dry up and show it by dropping their leaves. Give them water and they will get back in shape in no time.
— Planta tip

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Bottom watering

Fill the plant tray with water
Make sure the soil is in contact with the water on the tray
Wait for about 10 minutes
Feel the soil to see if it absorbed enough water —> if the soil is moist throughout, remove any excess water from the tray
If it’s still dry —> add more water to the tray
Wait 20 more minutes before removing the excess

Note

Bottom watering will not wash away salts and other minerals from the soil, so make sure to also give water over the soil every now and then.

Water bath

Fill a bucket or any other vessel with lukewarm water
Lower the whole pot down in the water, stop where the stem of the plant starts. Make sure all of the soil is under water
The water will now start to bubble - wait until it stopped
Lift the pot up and let the excess drain off
Put your Peace lily back in the cachepot or on the tray
After 1 hour, check that your plant isn’t standing in water, if it is it might get overwatered and rot

Peace lilies love softened and/or filtered water. Hard water can be one cause of brown edges on your peace lily’s leaves.
— Planta tip

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When should I water my Peace Lily?

You should water your Peace Lily when the topsoil feels dry, but the soil just below the surface is still slightly moist. Avoid watering if the soil is already wet.

What if my Peace Lily's leaves are drooping?

Drooping leaves usually indicate that your Peace Lily has dried out. Give it water, and it will typically perk up and regain its shape quickly.

What kind of water is best for Peace Lilies?

Peace Lilies thrive best with softened and/or filtered water. Using hard water can sometimes cause brown edges on their leaves.

Can I only bottom water my Peace Lily?

While bottom watering is a good method, it doesn't wash away accumulated salts and minerals from the soil. Make sure to also water your Peace Lily over the soil occasionally.

How do I know if I've watered enough when bottom watering?

After bottom watering for about 10 minutes, feel the soil to see if it's moist throughout. If it's still dry, add more water to the tray and wait another 20 minutes before removing any excess.

How to water a Peace Lily from the top

Pour water over the soil, using a watering can or by placing the plant directly under a tap.

Continue adding water until it starts to run out from the drainage holes.

If you have a tray under the pot, make sure to remove all collected water immediately afterwards, as your plant should never sit in water.

If you watered under a tap, ensure that water has stopped running out from the bottom before returning your plant.