To keep a peace lily healthy, water it when the top inch or so of soil feels dry to the touch. Typically, this means watering about every 7 to 10 days, but frequency can vary depending on factors like light, temperature, humidity, and pot size
. Key watering guidelines:
- Check soil moisture regularly rather than following a strict schedule. Water when the soil surface is slightly dry or lighter in color
- In drier or warmer conditions, you may need to water every few days; in lower light or cooler, more humid environments, watering every week to ten days is sufficient
- Water thoroughly until excess drains out the bottom of the pot to ensure the entire root ball is moistened. Empty any drainage tray to prevent root rot
- You can water from the top with a watering can or place the pot in water for bottom watering until the soil is moist
- Use purified or rainwater if possible, as tap water can sometimes harm peace lilies
Signs your peace lily needs water:
- Drooping leaves
- Dry soil
- Pot feels lighter when lifted
Adjust watering frequency seasonally-more frequent in spring and summer, less in fall and winter
. In summary, water your peace lily about once a week, adjusting based on soil moisture and environmental conditions, ensuring the soil stays consistently moist but not soggy
