Peace lilies will perk up and never have brown leaves if do 1 simple task in September

Peace lilies are one of the UK’s most popular houseplants, as not only are they beautiful due to their lush green leaves and white flowers, but they are also quite easy to care for. It usually just needs to be watered to keep it happy, but it is really common for the peace lilies to droop or become a horrible, crispy brown in autumn if it is sitting in the wrong place.

Most houseplant owners keep their plants on their windowsill to give them sunlight, but it can be a really drafty spot once September begins, as the weather is getting colder and windier. Windows can be a more challenging environment for peace lilies to grow in, as they are exposed to more extreme temperatures that can dry out the plant and cause it a lot of stress. However, Craig Wilson from Gardener’s Dream has shared that it is really simple to give peace lilies the best chance of survival, as you need to move them to a better position in your home.

Craig said: “The best place to keep a peace lily is either in the bathroom or in a room that is frequented by people, such as a living room. This is because peace lilies love humidity and both people and bathroom equipment cause lots of humidity.

“It is best not to leave peace lilies by external doors or windows because the plants don't do well in exposed conditions.”

Why should you move a peace lily in autumn?

Peace lilies naturally grow on the ground of rainforests surrounded by massive trees that tend to take most of the rainfall, so they have adapted by taking moisture out of the air.

They still need to be watered, but peace lilies also need to be in a place with a lot of humidity, as that is how they keep their big leaves healthy and hydrated.

Window sills can become much cooler and drier once autumn arrives, reducing the humidity around the plant and causing the leaves to develop brown edges or even shrivel up.

It is better to move peace lilies off windowsills in September before it gets really cold, as it will help reduce stress on the plant and help its leaves stay green so it can continue to grow.

Where should you move a peace lily?

Bathrooms are one of the absolute best places to put a peace lily as they generate a lot of steam after showering, so the room will stay warm and humid for a long time.

Peace lilies will enjoy soaking up all the humidity and are commonly kept in bathrooms which will also help keep mould off showers and tiles.

People tend to naturally generate a lot of humidity, so it is also really helpful to place peace lilies in rooms you spend a lot of time in, like bedrooms or living rooms.

Kitchens also produce steam through cooking, and you can place a peace lily there, but it should be noted that houseplants cannot be placed near fruit bowls.

Many fruits, such as bananas, apples, and avocados, produce an airborne hormone called ethylene, which helps ripen fruit and make it sweeter but can cause plants to decay and die prematurely.

Make sure to keep peace lilies off windowsills, but they still need sunlight to grow, so it will help the plant more to place them near a window rather than directly touching the glass.

Peace lilies are better kept on counters, tables or desks, but make sure there is not a radiator nearby, as they can also suck all the moisture out of a room and dry out plants.

Simply taking a few seconds to move a peace lily to a more suitable spot in your home will help it stay healthy and avoid those dreaded drooping and crispy leaves this autumn.