Peace Lily Plant Care
Place your Peace Lily in low to bright indirect light.
- Light
- Low to bright indirect light; it is one of the best plants for lower light conditions, making it perfect for offices and rooms with limited natural light. Avoid direct sunlight as it will scorch the leaves.
- Water
- Water every 1–2 weeks, keeping the soil lightly moist but never waterlogged. Peace Lilies will actually tell you when they are thirsty: the leaves will begin to droop slightly, which is your cue to water.
- Humidity
- They love humidity, so mist the leaves occasionally or place them near a humidifier.
- Feeding
- Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during spring and summer.
- Maintenance
- Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth periodically to keep them dust-free and looking their best.
Toxicity
Toxic
Yes—Peace Lilies are toxic to both humans and pets. All parts of the plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, which can cause mouth and throat irritation, swelling, drooling, nausea, and vomiting if ingested. Keep out of reach of children, cats, and dogs. Skin and eye irritation can also occur upon contact with the sap, so wash hands thoroughly after handling.
If you think a pet or child has eaten part of this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 right away.
This is general care information, not veterinary or medical advice. If you believe a pet or child has eaten part of this plant, contact your veterinarian or a poison control center right away.