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Peace lily care in 6 steps: light, water and pet safety

Give a peace lily bright indirect light, check the topsoil before watering and understand pet toxicity and winter care.

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Peace lilies have white spathes and glossy leaves. Using RHS horticultural advice and ASPCA safety information, this guide addresses light, moisture and exposure hazards.

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1. Place the plant in bright indirect light. Strong summer sun may scorch leaves, while deep shade can make flowering less likely.
2. Aim for ordinary indoor conditions around 12–24°C as described by the RHS. Avoid cold drafts and direct radiator heat.
3. Check that the top few centimetres of soil have dried before watering. Avoid prolonged waterlogging and reduce watering somewhat in winter.
4. Brown leaf tips may reflect dry air or watering problems. A damp-pebble tray may help, but do not leave drainage holes submerged.
5. Remove fading leaves and old spathes at the base. Wear gloves to avoid irritating sap; consider repotting in spring if badly rootbound.
6. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs. Peace lily is toxic to pets; contact a veterinarian promptly if chewing or ingestion is suspected.

Royal Horticultural SocietyHow to grow peace lilies ↗RHS care instructions on indirect light, temperature, soil drying, humidity, pruning, winter care and repotting.ASPCAToxic and Non-toxic Plants: Peace Lily ↗Veterinary information confirms Spathiphyllum toxic to cats and dogs and recommends prompt advice after suspected ingestion.Wikimedia CommonsPeace Lily (Spathiphyllum chopin).jpg ↗Original author Mokkie and CC BY-SA 3.0 verified for the particular cultivar photo.Wikimedia CommonsCommons reuse outside Wikimedia: technical ↗Direct file hotlinking permitted subject to individual licenses and credits.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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