Peace lilies will thrive if you avoid one common mistake that 'stops plant blooming'

If you've got a peace lily at home, you'll know that they aren't always the easiest to look after. Their striking white flowers are beautiful, but it can sometimes be tricky to get them to bloom. April marks the peak season for your peace lily to bloom, so to help out owners, one expert has lifted the lid on one common error which can hinder this process.

David Denyer, an expert florist from Eflorist, said: "Most people make one simple mistake that stops their peace lily from blooming, but the fix is easier than you think." And it's all to do with where you're putting the plant in your home. According to the pro, the 'number one' mistake people make with peace lilies is giving them the wrong amount of light.



Too much direct sunlight will scorch the leaves, but too little and they won't flower at all. He said: "If your peace lily has leaves and no blooms, it probably needs a brighter spot — just make sure it's in indirect light. A great location is near an east-facing window where it gets soft morning sun but is shielded from harsh afternoon rays.

"Ultimately, where you place your plant could be the difference between thriving and barely surviving." Humidity is another major factor. Peace lilies are tropical plants, which means dry air can make them struggle.

David suggested: "I always recommend misting them regularly or keeping them in naturally humid spaces like bathrooms or kitchens. And when it comes to watering, the key is balance. Overwatering is just as damaging as underwatering.

"The best rule? Wait until the top inch of soil feels dry, then water thoroughly. If the leaves are drooping, that's your plant telling you it's thirsty; but don't wait until the leaves are completely limp." If you want to give your peace lily an extra boost, you can add slow-release fertiliser granules or natural fertilisers like banana peels or coffee grounds.

Just sprinkle a couple of tablespoons of dried coffee grounds on the soil near the base of the lily and water as you normally would. David added: "Coffee grounds are packed with nitrogen, which helps keep the leaves healthy. Leaves help feed the plant, so healthy leaves equals a healthy peace lily.

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