Peace Lilies are native to warm, humid, shady forests in the tropics. Therefore, they flourish in the room temperatures and lowered light levels common in most homes. Since they prefer natural, bright, filtered light, they also thrive in commercial environments. The Peace Lily's elongated, glossy, dark green foliage contrasts dramatically with snowy flowers or spathes that surround its creamy spadix. The plant is full and has a uniform habit, and there are many varieties and sizes available. Regularly “grooming” the spent blooms from these plants ensures the continued production of full-sized, healthy leaves. The flower production is unaffected by removing spent blooms. Keep water off the booms to extend their lifespan.
Enjoy your Peace Lily's exotic blooms for weeks or months, until they begin to fade. The blooms may even develop brown or green spots. The flower is now spent and beginning to deprive the plant of energy. It's time to remove the bloom.
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Look closely at the flower stalk. Note that it grows very close to the leaf petiole.
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Use sharp shears or scissors to make a clean cut near the bottom of the stalk. Remove the stalk as far down as you can without damaging the leaf. Do not remove just the spent bloom. Avoid twisting or ripping the stalk away from the plant.
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Continue removing spent bloom stalks throughout the plant's blooming cycles. Then enjoy the bold, beautiful foliage between bloomings.
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Water your Peace Lily generously during periods of blooming, allowing the soil to dry out before watering again. Foliage and blooms will droop if they are not watered adequately.
Tips & Warnings
Plants use a lot of energy to produce blooms. The Peace Lily's new leaves will be stunted by allowing the spent blooms to remain on the plant for extended periods.
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