What are the benefits of the peace lily? Latest effect analysis
The peace lily is an excellent foliage plant. It can be planted in the ground in southern regions, while in other regions it is mostly grown in pots for ornament. Its benefits go beyond simple ornament, so do not underestimate it: its high evaporation rate can prevent nasal mucosa dryness and greatly reduce the likelihood of illness, especially in the current dry winter. Placing a pot of peace lily at home can make the body more comfortable. Let us take a look together below!
The ornamental benefits of the peace lily
Because its leaves resemble those of the arrowroot and its flowers closely resemble a crane holding its head up, graceful and pure white, the peace lily gives people a sense of “purity, calm, peace and tranquility”, and is regarded as the “flower of innocence”. Because people feel the peace lily carries an auspicious meaning, they specially named it “peace lily” after the beauty of its flower form.
The functional benefits of the peace lily
1. The peace lily can filter benzene, trichloroethylene and formaldehyde from the air, which is of great help to human health, especially for newly renovated houses.
2. The peace lily can inhibit the waste gas exhaled by the human body, prevent nasal mucosa dryness, and greatly reduce the likelihood of illness. Its help to people's bodies can be said to be direct and also very great, which is also an important reason why many people choose to grow it.
How to grow the peace lily
1. Watering: The peace lily has a relatively high demand for water, so the potting soil must often be kept moist, but overwatering must also be avoided. Once overwatered, a large amount of water accumulates in the pot, which easily causes root rot and the plant to turn yellow and wither. In addition, note that in summer and during drought, water should often be sprayed on the leaf surfaces and the ground to increase air humidity, so as to benefit its growth.
2. Light: The peace lily is relatively shade-tolerant, so it is suitable for growing in a semi-shaded environment. Direct sunlight must be avoided. According to experiments, about 60% scattered light can meet the growth needs of the peace lily, so it can be grown year-round indoors in a place with bright scattered light. If it is placed under strong light, the leaf surfaces will turn yellow, and it may even be directly sunburned.
3. Temperature: The peace lily likes high temperatures and is especially afraid of cold. The most suitable growth temperature is 20-28°C. Once winter arrives, it must be brought indoors. The lowest temperature it can withstand is 10 degrees, so attention must be paid in winter. Relatively speaking, growing conditions in the north are too poor. If the peace lily is placed at low temperatures for a long time, it will cause root rot, leaf drop or scorched yellow leaves, and in severe cases may even lead to death.
4. Potting soil: Potting soil is the foundation of growing it. During the growth period, the peace lily should often be kept moist in the pot, but water accumulation in the pot must be avoided. Long-term water accumulation in the potting soil will cause root rot and the plant to turn yellow and wither. If this happens, take it out of the pot, then dry it, and put it back in again.