Repotting and Dividing Peace Lily House Plant
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Heidi @ Heidi Ho-rticulture
(IC: blogger)
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Some serious wilted leaves made me take a closer look...
Noticed some serious leaf wilt, even after watering.
Noticed the problem originated in the centre. Not to fret, this can be fixed.
Showing you how to lift, how to divide and how to remove the offending bits that are causing the plant to die off.
All the tools and hints you need to divide and save your favourite house plant.
How to recognize the healthy bits. And what not to do...
Step by step on how to repot and allow the plant to thrive again.
Before and after photos to show how the plant is responding to the steps mentioned.
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Suggested materials:
- 2 pots
- Potting soil
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Published March 15th, 2017 6:40 PM
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Heidi @ Heidi Ho-rticulture on Mar 25, 2017
Not to worry, they wilt a bit and look miserable for a few weeks. Just make sure they are situated close to a window and you keep them moist. The roots will have to rebound. Remove some of the older leaves, to balance out the roots to leaf ratio. The leaves closest to the centre of the plant bear the newer leaves from the stalk. Remove the older, outer leaves only. After two weeks or so, fertilize with a houseplant fertilizer. I use one that has 10-15-10 fertilizer ratio. Good luck!
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Cathy on Mar 27, 2017Heidi, thank you. I was just wondering today if I should cut off the old leaves, it sounds like I should. I have the plants in a east facing window, but I was concerned that I was over watering the plants. I will get some houseplant fertilizer this week. I have never taken one plant and make five before so I am a little worried that the plants will not survive. This plant was my mother's, she received the plant in 1990 from one of my great-aunts. We lost my mom 10 years ago, and her 4 grandchildren have been waiting patiently for me to get around to dividing the plant up. Thank you for all of your help.
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Heidi @ Heidi Ho-rticulture on Mar 28, 2017I know how precious they are when we lose our parents. I have several remaining from my mom who also passed. We're kindred spirits. Lift your pot to feel the weight of moisture. Too heavy and ease up on watering. Roots respond slowly. Just don't over-soak. East facing is ok during the spring, it should be fine. Cut back some leaves that are looking the worst, but remember - leaves emerge from the old leaf stalk. Find the youngest leaf and leave be.
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Heidi - I divided my 20+ year old peace lily last week from 1 huge plant to 5 plants - but they are not looking very good. I used 4 small planters and the original large pot. Two of the smaller plants are looking good but the other two and the larger one are looking stressed. Any suggestions?