How to grow indoor peace trees and precautions

Growth habits of peace lily

The peace lily likes a sunny, warm and well-ventilated environment. It is not resistant to direct sunlight, drought, waterlogging and severe cold. It is suitable for planting in loose, fertile, well-drained, organic-rich acidic sandy loam. Except for the need for shade in the summer, it should be provided with sufficient light as much as possible in other seasons. The suitable growth temperature is between 20-30 degrees.

How to grow peace lilies indoors

Indoor peace lilies are suitable for planting in humus acidic soil with good air permeability, good drainage and rich in organic matter. The potting soil should be kept moist, and the leaves should be sprayed with water in dry weather. Provide it with a growing environment of 20℃-30℃, the temperature in winter should be above 5 degrees, and appropriate shade should be provided in summer. In winter, it can receive sufficient light without blocking.

Watering the Peace Tree Indoors

When watering indoor peace lilies, adhere to the principle of "don't water unless the soil is dry, and water thoroughly when you do." It is best to water in the morning and evening in summer, and in the midday when the temperature is higher in winter. Note that when watering at night, make sure there is no water on the leaves so that the plant can grow healthily.

Fertilizing indoor peace lilies

The peace pine tree cannot lack nutrients during its growth. Apply compound fertilizer in time and apply it once a month during the vigorous growth period in spring and autumn. It can be diluted with water and watered, or buried in the soil to slowly take effect. In addition to using compound fertilizer, you can also use organic fertilizer, such as rotted chicken manure, or you can make your own fertilizer, such as fully fermenting rice water, and then diluting it with water to water the peace pine tree.

Peace tree pruning

The peace lily needs to be topped and pinched during the seedling stage to promote the sprouting of side branches. Excessively long branches should also be shortened, and the cut ends should not be torn. If you want to improve the ornamental value of the plant, you can trim the unsightly branches and leaves and use pruning to shape them.

Propagation of Ping An Tree by Cuttings

It is best to propagate the peace lily by cuttings in spring or autumn. Before propagation, you need to prepare a sturdy mother plant and fill the sterilized pot with loose and fertile soil. After that, use scissors to cut a 10-15cm long branch, treat it with rooting powder and insert it into the soil. Finally, keep the soil moist and it will take root soon.

Precautions for indoor maintenance of peace trees

During the maintenance of indoor peace lilies, yellow leaves need to be removed in time to avoid the spread of disease spots. When maintaining outdoors in summer, pay attention to heavy rain. If the soil in the pot is very wet, it will cause the plant to turn yellow, rot roots, and fall leaves.