Things You'll Need:
- Appropriate size pot for the peace lily
- Potting soil
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Step 1
Repot a peace lily when it becomes too crowded in its present container. Probably the most obvious sign that the plant is too crowded is a constant need for water. If the plant needs water every few days, then it’s probably time for a bigger pot. Peace lilies should be able to go for at least a week and usually longer in between waterings, depending on conditions.
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Step 2
Choose a pot that is slightly bigger than the present one, preferably one size larger. Peace lilies like to be a little crowded in their pot, but also need some room to grow. If you transfer from a small pot to a much larger one, the root ball may not thrive as well.
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Step 3
Use a good commercial potting soil. There are many good ones to choose from. Read the labels and look for a peat-based soil. The soil should also contain some perlite, some composted bark or other plant material and some kind of wetting agent. Characteristics of a good potting soil are a rich dark color, springy texture and little or no odor.
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Step 4
Place a small amount of the potting soil in the bottom of the new pot and pat it down. Gently remove the peace lily from its present pot by turning upside down and tapping it against something to loosen the plant. As the plant loosens and begins to come out of its container, gently guide it and catch it with your other hand.
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Step 5
Position the plant in the new pot. You should have enough soil in the bottom so that when the plant is placed on it the top of the existing soil on the plant is the level you want it to be in the new pot. You don’t want to cover the top of the existing soil with new soil. Just fill in around the edges with new soil, pat down and water. You may need to add a little more soil around the edges after the watering causes some settling.
