Hi all, I have 2 peace lilies that have been doing great for a month until now. I noticed one was looking a bit tired yesterday. Then I got back today and was shocked to find it completely limp, while the other one is bright and perky. Please, can anyone help me out here? I water and mist once a week, tepid water; one spot is brighter than the other so I rotate locations once a week (both are still in indirect sunlight). The wilting plant got an extra cup of water 4 days ago because it was in the bright spot and we had a particularly hot day here. Both plants have elevated inner pots so the roots can't be sitting in water. No burnt spots or brown ends, just a few small yellow leaves inside. I had some leftover cooking sludge that I used as fertilizer two weeks ago. It's been rotting away, but both plants got it and only one is doing badly. Finally the wilting pot has a bloom that's starting to fade but I haven't cut it off yet. Any advice welcome -- I'm at my wit's end.
When you watered the limp plant, did it perk back up? If yes, then you probably need to really "soak" the soil/roots at wateing time. spilling out any drained water under the pot. You can cut the dead flower off, stem and all back flush to the growing point.
Thanks all! I gave it another watering and it did perk up a bit, although still not back to normal yet. I think I'll try to soak it this time and make sure the water gets to the roots. Amazingly, the wilting flower sprang back into action when I watered this time. I think I'll keep this bloom for the time being.
