An Easy Banana Water Life Hack Will Make Your Peace Lily Flower “A Big Difference” | Leicestershire Live

Peace lilies, known for their ease of care and striking white flowers, can sometimes surprise owners by blooming in foliage but without blooming. A key to unlocking the flowering potential of the peace lily often lies in its exposure to light and the amount of water it receives.

However, enthusiasts on a Reddit forum dedicated to peace lily care shared a natural watering trick that significantly increased their plants’ blooms. One green-fingered user shared their success story, saying, “I use distilled water and I’ve also used banana water, I’ve seen a big difference in Drama Queen,” referring to their peace lily. “Mine hadn’t bloomed for years until I used banana water.”

The suggestion of adding banana peels to the soil is common advice among plant lovers, but it turns out that banana-infused water could be just as effective at giving peace lilies a much-needed dose of potassium—potassium being a component of critical of most plant fertilizers. . Reddit user detailed his method: “Cut the banana peels and place them in a large container. Cover with water,” reports Express.

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They continued, “Soak for two to three days, allowing the minerals to extract. Then, using a strainer, strain into the bottle. Use as is for your plants. Soaked peels can be composted.” This approach not only benefits the plants, but also helps reduce food waste by reusing banana peels.

Whether your lilies thrive also depends on a few additional care factors, including where it is placed in your home and how often you water it. Too much or too little of anything can be harmful.

Peace lilies like to receive plenty of sunlight, but should be placed in indirect sunlight. If they are placed in an area with too much sun, it can end up burning your plant and leaves.

Your plant also needs regular watering, but make sure you don’t overwater it. Peace lilies need consistently moist soil, but they don’t like standing in water.

You can check if your peace lily needs watering by touching the soil. Whenever the topsoil is dry, it should be watered. Make sure your plant has room to drain as well.