Troubleshooting
Peace lily problems — and how to fix them
Peace lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Drooping leaves
A famously dramatic but harmless wilt — water it and it perks up.
Full peace lily drooping leaves diagnosis →Brown crispy tips
Fluoride or chlorine in tap water — switch to rain or filtered.
Full peace lily brown crispy tips diagnosis →Yellow leaves
Overwatering or too much direct sun.
Full peace lily yellow leaves diagnosis →No flowers
Insufficient light; move to brighter indirect light.
Green flowers turning brown
Normal life cycle — trim spent spathes at the base.
Prevent peace lily problems before they start
Most peace lily issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Peace lily problems — FAQ
Why is my peace lily drooping leaves?
A famously dramatic but harmless wilt — water it and it perks up.
Why is my peace lily brown crispy tips?
Fluoride or chlorine in tap water — switch to rain or filtered.
Why is my peace lily yellow leaves?
Overwatering or too much direct sun.
Why is my peace lily no flowers?
Insufficient light; move to brighter indirect light.
Why is my peace lily green flowers turning brown?
Normal life cycle — trim spent spathes at the base.