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Broadleaf peace lily care: light, water & problems
Scientific name: Spathiphyllum blandum · Common name: Broadleaf peace lily
Broadleaf peace lily care: low to medium indirect light, watering at first sign of drooping and quick rebound. Botanical sources.
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Care at a glance
Light
Low to bright indirect light. Highly adaptable to dim indoor corners, though brighter filtered light promotes repeated flowering.
Watering
Water whenever the top layer of soil dries or when foliage begins to droop slightly; drains freely and rebounds quickly after drinking.
Conditions vary with pot, season and location. Always check the mix and your plant's response.
How to identify it
Lush evergreen aroid producing broad, glossy deep-green leaves and long-lasting white spathes encircling an erect flowering spadix.
Environment and placement
Warm, sheltered indoor conditions (18-23 °C / 65-74 °F). Appreciates average to high indoor humidity.
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Potting mix and feeding
Use an airy, draining mix and a pot with drainage holes. Match pot size to the root ball so excess mix does not remain wet.
Feed only during active growth and follow the product label. Correct damaged roots or poor light before fertilising.
Problems to check
Dramatic wilting when thirsty; brown leaf tips caused by excess fertilizer salts or tap water chemicals.
Specialized diagnostic guide
What to check when your plant droops
Cats and dogs
ASPCA lists this species as toxic to cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it; contact a veterinarian if ingestion is suspected.
ASPCACommon question
What should I do if my peace lily collapses completely?
Give it a thorough bottom watering by soaking the pot in a basin of water for 15 minutes; the foliage will perk right back up.
Botanical source
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