These are my favorite plants.
From
www.thegardenhelper.com/peacelily.htm
Most tropical house plants should be re potted every 2-3 years, to freshen and revitalize their soil. The tip burn could be caused by over feeding, or chlorine in the water. Peace lilies (Spathiphyllum) will grow and flourish in almost any well drained soil. Use a good commercial soil mix containing peat moss, bark and sand. They prefer bright filtered light, but will survive in low interior light. Peace lilies do best in a warm environment (68-85 degree daytime temperature) with a 10 degree nighttime drop. Keep them out of drafts, and never expose them to extended periods below 40 degrees. Feed your Peace lily every 2-3 months, using a diluted (half strength) well balanced liquid fertilizer such as 20-20-20. You can also use a pelleted timed release fertilizer with caution. Over fertilizing can produce burning of tips and roots. The soil should be kept moist but never soggy. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings, but excessive drying can make the plant to wilt and cause yellowing of leaves. When watering it is very important to use room temperature water which has been allowed to sit for 24 hours to allow the chlorine to evaporate. It is a good idea to bottom water. Cleaning the leaves regularly with a damp cloth to remove dust will not only help the appearance but will also remove some pests which tend to gather on the underside of the leaves and help the plant to 'breathe'.
Me - Don't forget to remove yellowing leaves before they die from the base of the plant. Plants use energy in trying to sustain these dying leaves when there resouces could go into producing flowers and new leaves.
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Originally posted by lifesaver
Since youre our resident gardener....
I have a peace lilly that is freaking me out. The tips of all the leaves, even new buds are black, like they got toomuch sun (I know how sensative they are to sun) but it hasnt been exposed. Whats the problem, does it need a little light it says on my coffee table in my somewhat dark living room, and hasnt had a flower since I brought it home from the nursery.
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