Revive your peace lily: Secret homemade fertilizer revealed

The peace lily is one of the most popular potted flowers. However, despite proper care, its leaves may start to wilt and yellow. To prevent this, learn the recipe for homemade plant food.

The peace lily is a green plant from the Araceae family. It naturally occurs in South America, Asia, and on the western side of Oceania. It is valued for its unique appearance, ease of cultivation, and ability to purify the air of toxins, which NASA has proven.

The peace lily does not have many requirements and is really easy to cultivate. Just follow a few rules to keep it beautiful. The most important aspect is the correct location. The peace lily develops best in a well-lit place near a window.

The soil is also essential. After purchase, transplant the plant into humus-rich soil with a slightly acidic mixture of sand or peat. Don’t forget about watering. How often should you do it? It all depends on the time of year. During the spring-summer season, water the plant 2-3 times a week, while in winter, once every seven days.

Although the peace lily does not require specialised treatments, it sometimes starts to wither. Large and elastic leaves become soft, limp, and yellow, and flowers do not want to develop. In such a situation, it is worth trying a homemade fertiliser for peace lilies to save the plant.

Many plant foods are dedicated to peace lilies and are available in shops, but homemade ones are just as effective. If you notice that, for unknown reasons, the peace lily has started to wither, reach for canned or jarred chickpeas. Inside, a thick liquid can be used to prepare homemade food for green plants.

Preparation is straightforward. Drain the liquid and pour it into a tall container. Mix with water in a 1:1 ratio, and then water the plant with the mixture. Repeat the procedure once a month, and you will quickly notice the difference.