Peace lilies, famous for their lush green foliage and stunning white blooms, are a household favourite. While they’re celebrated for these striking features, flowering can sometimes be elusive.
There’s no need to despair if your peace lily isn’t showcasing its blooms as you’d hoped. Commonly, white or cream flowers are the mark of a healthy, mature peace lily.
Certain types of peace lilies may find it easier to produce flowers, with varieties such as Spathiphyllum wallisii and Spathiphyllum sensation being admired for their blooms. However, some types like Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum might not share the same propensity for blooming.
Owners of the widely-loved Spathiphyllum wallisii typically have less trouble inducing flowering, reports the Express. A Gardening Hints and Tips Facebook page member recently sparked enthusiasm with her post.
Hannah HB uploaded an image of her peace lily flaunting 13 lively blooms. In her caption, she recounted the plant’s dramatic transformation from a single leaf to the vibrant specimen in the photo.
Hannah said: “Our peace lily. Bought when it had one leaf! Lovely.” The post quickly garnered multiple likes and triggered a wave of comments enquiring about her secret to success.
Sue Morgan said: “I have one it was in flower when I was given it for my birthday last August. Not flowered since. Do you know how to force it into flowering like yours please?”
Hannah promptly replied and said: “We have plant food that we give it once a week. It’s Miracle Gro indoor plant food. One drop of Miracle-Gro in 500mls of water once a week all year round – but that differs depending on how it looks. Please update with your plant after a few weeks.”
Proper nourishment is critical for a peace lily’s bloom; hence regular feeding can significantly bolster its vitality.
In addition to providing her peace lily with the necessary nutrients, Hannah also places it near her living room window, where it soaks in only indirect light.
For optimal growth and health, peace lilies should be exposed to bright, filtered, indirect sunlight. It’s important to keep them out of direct sunlight, as this can scorch their foliage.