How Often Should You Water a Peace Lily?

The short answer: water your Peace Lily when the potting mix is starting to dry out, rather than on a set day. Peace Lilies generally like evenly moist (not soggy) soil, and how quickly it dries depends on pot size, soil, light, temperature, humidity and the season.

How often should you water a Peace Lily?

Peace Lilies tend to prefer a little more consistent moisture than many indoor plants, but there's still no exact number of days that suits every plant.

Your Peace Lily may need water more often with:

• More light
• Warmer temperatures
• A smaller pot
• A faster-draining potting mix
• A larger, leafier plant

It may need water less often in:

• Winter or cooler conditions
• Lower light

Why there isn't one fixed watering schedule

Every home is different, and conditions change through the year. A schedule that works in a warm Brisbane summer could leave the soil far too wet in a cool Melbourne winter. Checking the moisture in the potting mix lets you respond to what your plant actually needs.

Signs a Peace Lily needs water

Peace Lilies are known for letting you know when they're thirsty. Common signs include:

• Leaves starting to droop or look limp
• Potting mix that feels dry below the surface
• A pot that feels noticeably lighter

Drooping can have other causes too, so it's always worth checking the soil before reaching for the watering can.

How to check the potting mix

The top of the soil can look dry while moisture remains deeper in the pot, where the roots are. Gently check below the surface, or lift the pot to feel its weight. Checking at root level gives you a much more reliable picture than a quick glance at the top.

How to water correctly

• Water thoroughly until excess drains out of the bottom of the pot
• Empty any water left sitting in the saucer or cover pot
• Use a pot with drainage holes
• Let the mix start to dry before watering again, so it doesn't stay constantly wet

Common Peace Lily watering mistakes

• Watering on a fixed schedule
• Waiting for dramatic drooping every time before watering
• Letting the pot sit in water
• Only checking the surface of the soil
• Ignoring changes in light, temperature and season

Can Sustee help with Peace Lily watering?

Sustee is a simple moisture indicator that sits in your plant's potting mix. It changes colour according to the moisture level around the indicator:

It makes it easier to keep an eye on soil moisture, so you can water before your Peace Lily gets too dry, without overdoing it.

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The simple way to water your Peace Lily

Your Peace Lily doesn't need a strict watering schedule. Check the moisture in the potting mix, water thoroughly when it needs it, and let excess water drain away.

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