My Peace Lily - Help!

Mine's looking a bit sorry for itself, too. I think it needs re-potting. I did that once before and found that I could split it as it seemed to have several small plants growing around it.

If you take it out of the present pot, very carefully, you might well find that you can make more than one plant. That way you have a greater chance of at least keeping one of them going for many years. And they'll all be from the plant you were given, so you'll get continuity.

It may need reporting as mine does. I'm not very knowledgeable so I'm sure an expert will be along soon.

It does sound pot bound. I’d repot it, then you can inspect the roots for any infestation. Hopefully there’s none. Repot it in a slightly larger pot, not too big, using a good quality houseplant compost. Perhaps give it some plant food ( baby bio) to help it recover.

AGAA4

It may need reporting as mine does. I'm not very knowledgeable so I'm sure an expert will be along soon.

Please don't report it, it just needs repotting!

Septimia

Mine's looking a bit sorry for itself, too. I think it needs re-potting. I did that once before and found that I could split it as it seemed to have several small plants growing around it.

If you take it out of the present pot, very carefully, you might well find that you can make more than one plant. That way you have a greater chance of at least keeping one of them going for many years. And they'll all be from the plant you were given, so you'll get continuity.

Yes, I was going to suggest splitting it.

Ours don't seem to have flowered for a couple of years, despite repotting.

Thank you everyone. I think repotting may be the answer although we haven't really room for a bigger pot. Maybe we'll try splitting it.

I have used AI but I totally understand how you feel. I repotted one of mine (not a peace Lily) as it was a larger Mum with babies. Well the Mother plant thrived at first and the babies didn't. Then the babies all started to thrive and the Mother slowly died. I tried everything. I cried I still haven't emptied the pot incase she decides to be reborn

To repot a peace lily, first select a pot slightly larger than the current one and fill it with fresh potting mix. Gently remove the peace lily from its old pot, loosen the roots if necessary, and inspect them for any damage. Then, place the peace lily in the new pot, fill in around the root ball with potting mix, and water it lightly.
Detailed Steps:
1. Choose the right pot:
Select a pot that is only 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) larger in diameter than the current pot. Ensure it has good drainage holes.
2. Prepare the soil:
Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a blend of peat moss, perlite, and compost. You can also add slow-release fertilizer.
3. Water the plant:
Water the peace lily a couple of hours before repotting to loosen the soil and root ball.
4. Remove the plant:
Carefully remove the peace lily from its old pot. If the roots are tightly packed, gently tease them loose.
5. Inspect the roots:
Check the roots for any damaged or unhealthy parts. Trim away any brown, mushy, or black roots with clean, sharp pruning shears.
6. Place the plant:
Put the peace lily in the center of the new pot, ensuring the top of the root ball is 1-2 inches below the pot's rim.
7. Fill with soil:
Add potting mix around the root ball, making sure to leave a bit of space at the top.
8. Water:
Water the peace lily lightly to settle the soil.
9. Adjust light:
Place the repotted peace lily in a shady area for a few days to help it adjust to its new environment.
Additional Tips:
Root rot:
If your peace lily has root rot, cut away any damaged roots and rinse the remaining roots in water before repotting.
Rootbound:
If the roots are tightly packed, you can gently separate them before repotting.
Propagation:
You can divide the plant during repotting to create new peace lily plants. Ensure each section has roots and leaves, and place them in fresh soil

Thanks everyone. We have split it, taken all the dead bits off now it's 🤞

I had three magnificent Agapantbus of great sentimental value..
Suddenly all three started to die .
I've tried to nurse them back to health.
And thought that I'd failed ,
but yesterday I can see new shoots appearing after waiting for three years !

I don't have enough room for house plants at the moment,but my nun friends have a peace lily jungle in their convent.

I've thought that they are a reward from God .

But I know that they like a drink of milk less tea when being watered , finely chopped banana peels and a little treat of coffee grounds .
Coffee is acidic - so not too much !

Kate1949
You might get some help here.
Gardners Question Time ( Peace lilly )

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001nw45

Take your Peace Lily out of the pot, and if possible place the plant in a bucket of water, and leave it there for a while to soak up some water. A day or so maybe?
Then, either repot it in a new pot, or reduce the size of the rootball, and repot in the same pot using fresh compost.
When the rootball is fully rehydrated it will be easier to remove some of it - and perhaps make some new plants to give away or keep.