Why would one of the leaves on my plant keep growing in yellow?

Amy  B Taylor
by Amy B Taylor

Hello i have a peace lilly that has 1 leaf that's yellow. When i cut it off, it grows back yellow. Any suggestions on what i can do? Thank you.

  3 answers
  • Kelli L. Milligan Kelli L. Milligan on Sep 26, 2019

    Have you talked to your local nursery? They are a great source of help.

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    • Kelli L. Milligan Kelli L. Milligan on Sep 27, 2019

      No go to a real nursery. Those are all part time help. Plus all their inventory is consigned by other nusaries they don't have anyone in the know that works there. All temp summer help. Big box stores are only convenience stores.

  • Lynn Sorrell Lynn Sorrell on Sep 27, 2019

    HOW TO CARE FOR A PEACE LILY


    • Keep the soil moist, but do not overwater. Need good drainage. Peace lilies can tolerate short periods of dry soil, but their leaves will start to brown if neglected for too long.
    • Peace lilies are sensitive to chemicals commonly found in tap water, such as fluoride, which may cause brown leaf tips. Use filtered, room-temperature water, if possible.
    • Peace lilies enjoy high humidity. Misting their leaves or placing their pot atop a moistened tray of gravel can help to increase humidity.
    • Peace lilies are not heavy feeders, so fertilize only occasionally. To encourage spring and summer growth, fertilize every 6 weeks or so with a balanced houseplant fertilizer starting in late winter.
    • Peace lilies are a tropical plant, so keep them in temperatures above 60°F (16°C) and away from cold, drafty windows. They do best in temperatures upwards of 70°F (21°C).
    • Keep these plants out of direct afternoon sunlight, but in a well-lit area. An east-facing window is ideal, as they will be exposed to the warmth of the morning sun but avoid the intensity of mid-day rays.


    HOW TO GET PEACE LILIES TO FLOWER


    • Most often, if no flowers are appearing, the plant is not getting enough light. Peace lilies are very tolerant of low light, but low light does not mean no light! To encourage flowering, move the plant to a brighter location, where it will receive bright, indirect light.
    • Green flowers, weak-looking flowers, or a general lack of flowers can be caused by improper fertilizing. In the case of green flowers, cut back on fertilizing. In the case of weak-looking flowers or a lack of flowers, try switching to a fertilizer made for flowering plants. This type of fertilizer will have a higher amount of phosphorous, which plants need for blooming.


    • Amy  B Taylor Amy B Taylor on Sep 27, 2019

      I have cared for my peace lilly by following those instructions except for fertilizer. I will do that this weekend. Thank you.