How to Replant a Peace Lily
Peace lilies (Spathiphyllum) are one of the plants known to remove pollutants from the air indoors, according to the study done by NASA. The plant has dark-green leaves with longer stems protruding from the base and a creamy-white flower. As the peace lily grows, it may need to be replanted in a slightly larger container during the spring months. When planting peace lilies to new containers, the size of the container should only be 1 or 2 inches larger in diameter than the current container. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Mix equal parts of coarse sand, peat moss and topsoil. Sprinkle in a light dusting of lime (optional). Fill the container halfway with the mix.
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Lay the plant in the old container on its side. Grab the plant around the base and slowly work the plant and roots out of the pot. If the soil doesn't move, use a spatula to loosen the soil on the sides of the container. Make sure to note where the soil line is on the base of the plant.
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Shake off the old dirt around the peace lily roots. Turn on a kitchen or bathtub faucet so the water is warm. Rinse the roots so most of the old dirt is washed away. If you have rain water collected, fill a 5-gallon bucket with some rain water and dip the roots in water to wash them.
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Place the roots on top of the soil mix in the container. The plant should set in the soil at the same depth as it did in the previous container. Add more soil mix to the container to cover the roots and tamp it down. Water the peace lily thoroughly after planting.
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