Peace lilies, often found in garden centres and supermarkets, are known for their attractive spathes - creamy white flowers that rise from the centre of the plant's arching, sword-like foliage. These houseplants are typically forced to bloom using gibberellic acid, a natural plant hormone that promotes excessive growth. However, it can be disappointing when the peace lily stops flowering and starts to die once brought home. 

To assist with this issue, a peace lily owner shared some successful tips on the Gardening Hints and Tips Facebook page. Reilly Casanova posted a photo of her flourishing peace lily, boasting four beautiful white blooms, and wrote: “Hi everyone, just joined today because of the success I’m having with my peace lily for it to flower.”

She added: “I’ve read that people have difficulty getting them to flower, so I'm here with some easy-to-follow advice.”

Reilly explained that when she purchased the plant eight months ago, it had “one small dying flower”, which didn’t survive after its stalk broke. 

In an attempt to rectify this, she said: “I promptly replanted in this large pot with Miracle-Gro Organic for houseplants.”

She also mentioned that she only uses filtered water to hydrate the plant, as peace lilies can be sensitive to chemicals in tap water.

Reilly concluded by saying: “I keep the room at 50 to 55 percent humidity, keep the dirt moist, and spray the plant's leaves twice a day.”

Peace Lilies thrive in humid conditions, a nod to their tropical rainforest background, so they're not being fussy for the sake of it; their need for damp air is instinctual.

If your home is lacking in humidity, employing a pebble tray or indulging in daily misting can do wonders.

Speaking of her own plant, Reilly reveals her peace lily takes pride of place in the centre of her room, where it benefits from the filtered light of north and south-facing windows.

Although peace lilies are fans of luminosity and can enjoy some early rays, it’s best to position them where there is plenty of light but shield them from direct sunlight.

Being tropical, peace lilies also favour warmer environments. Avoid cold draughts and maintain a temperature above 16 degrees.

Reflecting on the growth of her own plant, Reilly shared: “That fourth sprout just appeared today and so I decided to commemorate this post in honour of that milestone.”