This was a big, beautiful peace lily….is it possible to r...
6ft to light, indirect
12” pot with drainage
Last watered 11 months ago
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@jphilip Welcome to the Greg community! My first impression when looking at the pic was that the soil looks very wet? And that the pot is too big for the size of the plant. it's generally recommended to allow the top inch or two of the soil in a Peace Lily's pot to dry out slightly before watering again. Peace lilies prefer consistently moist soil, but they dislike being constantly soggy, which can lead to root rot. Why it's important:
Allowing the soil to dry slightly provides aeration, which is important for healthy root growth. Overwatering can suffocate roots, leading to wilting and yellowing leaves. How to check:
Poke your finger into the soil about an inch deep. If it feels moist, wait a day or two to check again. If it feels dry, it's time to water. How to water:
When you do water, water thoroughly until water drains from the bottom of the pot, ensuring that the soil is well-hydrated.
When to water:
You can also watch for signs like drooping leaves, which indicate that the plant is thirsty. I do see drooping leaves but those don’t look thirsty but dried out, but it’s hard to tell. The plant might have been sitting in too much wet soil for too long. I would check for rotten roots. To check for root rot in a peace lily, first remove the plant from its pot and examine the roots. Look for signs of rot, such as dark, mushy, or slimy roots that may have a foul odor. If the roots are reddish-brown and easily pull away, that's another indication of root rot. 1. Remove the plant:
Gently take the peace lily out of its pot, being careful not to damage the roots.
2. Examine the roots:
Color: Healthy roots are typically white or a light cream color. Roots that are dark brown, black, or reddish-brown are a sign of rot. Texture: Healthy roots are firm and resilient. If the roots feel mushy, slimy, or easily fall apart, they are likely rotted.
Smell: A foul, pungent odor from the soil or roots is a strong indicator of root rot. 3. Check the leaves:
Declining foliage, wilting, yellowing, or drooping leaves can also be signs of root rot.
4. Evaluate the soil:
If the soil smells rotten or remains consistently wet, it may contribute to root rot. Hope this helps, I wish you luck!!
Allowing the soil to dry slightly provides aeration, which is important for healthy root growth. Overwatering can suffocate roots, leading to wilting and yellowing leaves. How to check:
Poke your finger into the soil about an inch deep. If it feels moist, wait a day or two to check again. If it feels dry, it's time to water. How to water:
When you do water, water thoroughly until water drains from the bottom of the pot, ensuring that the soil is well-hydrated.
When to water:
You can also watch for signs like drooping leaves, which indicate that the plant is thirsty. I do see drooping leaves but those don’t look thirsty but dried out, but it’s hard to tell. The plant might have been sitting in too much wet soil for too long. I would check for rotten roots. To check for root rot in a peace lily, first remove the plant from its pot and examine the roots. Look for signs of rot, such as dark, mushy, or slimy roots that may have a foul odor. If the roots are reddish-brown and easily pull away, that's another indication of root rot. 1. Remove the plant:
Gently take the peace lily out of its pot, being careful not to damage the roots.
2. Examine the roots:
Color: Healthy roots are typically white or a light cream color. Roots that are dark brown, black, or reddish-brown are a sign of rot. Texture: Healthy roots are firm and resilient. If the roots feel mushy, slimy, or easily fall apart, they are likely rotted.
Smell: A foul, pungent odor from the soil or roots is a strong indicator of root rot. 3. Check the leaves:
Declining foliage, wilting, yellowing, or drooping leaves can also be signs of root rot.
4. Evaluate the soil:
If the soil smells rotten or remains consistently wet, it may contribute to root rot. Hope this helps, I wish you luck!!
Hi there, looking very root rotty to me. Here is what I’d do: make a new soil mix - you can google plenty of recipes out there but at minimum I would aim for about 70-80% quality potting soil + 20-30% perlite to help with aeration.
Take the plant out gently and inspect the roots. Give them a gentle clean with water. Using clean snips, cut off any brown mushy roots. That usually means your root ball gets smaller so you’ll need a smaller pot too.
Repot into your new potting soil. Make sure when you water the plant next, you’re only doing it when the soil is on the dry side - you can use a metal type moisture meter or stick your finger gently into the soil as far as it will go or use a Sustee moisture meter. Some people also use a chopstick. Lots of options!
If it’s nearly dry, that’s when to water. Don’t use the weird tiny amounts suggested on the app, I don’t know where those come from! Instead take you plant to the sink or bath and give it plenty of water. Let all the water drip out of the drainage holes. When it has finished drilling, place it back to its usual place.
Lighting wise, keep it close to the window if you’re not using a grow light. If it gets direct sun, that’s ok if it’s just in the earlier part of the morning. Afternoon sun is a bit too harsh usually (depends on where you are in the world). Another placement idea for windows is putting it into a window where your plant has clear access to the sky.
Ok hope that helps! 🌿🌿🌿
Take the plant out gently and inspect the roots. Give them a gentle clean with water. Using clean snips, cut off any brown mushy roots. That usually means your root ball gets smaller so you’ll need a smaller pot too.
Repot into your new potting soil. Make sure when you water the plant next, you’re only doing it when the soil is on the dry side - you can use a metal type moisture meter or stick your finger gently into the soil as far as it will go or use a Sustee moisture meter. Some people also use a chopstick. Lots of options!
If it’s nearly dry, that’s when to water. Don’t use the weird tiny amounts suggested on the app, I don’t know where those come from! Instead take you plant to the sink or bath and give it plenty of water. Let all the water drip out of the drainage holes. When it has finished drilling, place it back to its usual place.
Lighting wise, keep it close to the window if you’re not using a grow light. If it gets direct sun, that’s ok if it’s just in the earlier part of the morning. Afternoon sun is a bit too harsh usually (depends on where you are in the world). Another placement idea for windows is putting it into a window where your plant has clear access to the sky.
Ok hope that helps! 🌿🌿🌿