How to Fertilize a Peace Lily So It Grows Well

The peace lily is actually the common name for the spathe flower (Spathiphyllum), given this auspicious name because its appearance closely resembles a sailboat. So how do you fertilize a peace lily?

1. How to fertilize a peace lily?

In general, organic fertilizer is enough for a peace lily; it ensures the nutrients needed for its growth, and other fertilizers can also be applied as appropriate according to its growth to supplement trace elements. Generally speaking, during the vigorous growth periods in spring and autumn, fertilizing once every one to two weeks is enough. The peace lily grows rather quickly and has a very large demand for fertilizer. When watering, it should also be watered and loosened appropriately so it can absorb nutrients better.

2. The value of the peace lily

The peace lily can be grown in pots, and can also be planted in clumps or rows in shaded spots of flower terraces and courtyards, among rock groupings and at the edges of ponds, where it serves a landscaping function. The spathe flower's flower stems are upright and elegant; potted plants placed in the living room or study are very comfortable and distinctive, appearing elegant and handsome. In the south, placing them in small courtyards, beside ponds and at the foot of walls creates a unique look. In addition, the spathe flower's blooms are also excellent decorative material for flower baskets and cut-flower arrangements.

It can filter indoor waste gases and has a certain effect against ammonia, acetone, benzene and formaldehyde. A spathe flower grown in water can regulate indoor temperature and humidity through transpiration, and can effectively purify volatile organic compounds in the air, such as: alcohol, acetone, trichloroethylene, benzene, toluene, nitrogen monoxide, ozone and so on. Among these, its purification rate for ozone in particular is especially high; placed beside the gas stove in the kitchen, it can purify the air and remove cooking odors, oil fumes and volatile substances.

The peace lily is very beautiful, very suitable for growing indoors, and it also carries the wonderful meaning of smooth sailing.