How to Grow Peace Lilies Outside
Peace lilies are flowers native to the rainforests of Central and South America. They are identifiable by their long, dark green leaves and white, single-petal flowers. These plants like part sun to full shade and a warm, humid environment.
Normally, peace lilies are grown indoors in temperate areas, but it is possible to grow them outside in places with warm, humid summers. They like temperatures from 68 to 85 degrees F and must not be exposed to temperatures below 55 degrees F or drafts. In areas with extreme seasons, it will be necessary to pot your peace lilies and bring them inside in the winter. While these lilies will grow in most well-drained soil, they respond well to potting soil mixed with peat moss, bark and sand.
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Things You'll Need
- Several peace lily seedlings
- Trowel
- Hand rake
- Potting soil
- Plant mister
- Terra-cotta pots
- Watering can
- Slow-release fertilizer pellets
Instructions
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Choose a shady area for your peace lilies, such as under a tree or porch awning. Set out the terra-cotta pots and fill each one two-thirds with potting soil.
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Remove a seedling from the tray and untangle the roots slightly with your fingers. Put it into a pot and cover the roots with potting soil. Water generously. Continue until all lilies are planted.
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Mist and water the peace lilies every other day. Every three weeks place two fertilizer pellets in each pot. More could cause damage.
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Place peace lilies inside during high winds and thunderstorms. Begin bringing them inside at night when nighttime temperatures dip below 60 degrees F.
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Bring the peace lilies inside for the winter when daytime temperatures dip below 70 degrees F. Continue to care for them as you did when they were outside.
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Place the lilies back outside in their pots in early summer, when the temperatures reach a stable temperature of 75 degrees F or more.
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