Troubleshooting
Spathiphyllum 'Domino' problems — and how to fix them
Spathiphyllum 'Domino' (Spathiphyllum 'Domino') 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.
Fading variegation
Too little light causes the white streaking to diminish and leaves to revert green. Move to brighter indirect light to preserve the pattern.
Brown leaf tips
Low humidity, over-feeding, or mineral-heavy tap water burn the delicate variegated tissue. Raise humidity, dilute feed, and use filtered water.
Scorched white patches
Direct sun burns the chlorophyll-poor variegated areas first. Keep out of direct rays and provide bright but filtered light.
Dramatic wilting
The plant collapses when dry; water promptly. Repeated severe wilting browns margins and stresses the slower-growing variegated foliage.
Prevent spathiphyllum 'domino' problems before they start
Most spathiphyllum 'domino' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Looking for spathiphyllum 'domino' in general rather than its problems? Read the full spathiphyllum 'domino' care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Spathiphyllum 'Domino' problems — FAQ
Why is my spathiphyllum 'domino' fading variegation?
Too little light causes the white streaking to diminish and leaves to revert green. Move to brighter indirect light to preserve the pattern.
Why is my spathiphyllum 'domino' brown leaf tips?
Low humidity, over-feeding, or mineral-heavy tap water burn the delicate variegated tissue. Raise humidity, dilute feed, and use filtered water.
Why is my spathiphyllum 'domino' scorched white patches?
Direct sun burns the chlorophyll-poor variegated areas first. Keep out of direct rays and provide bright but filtered light.
Why is my spathiphyllum 'domino' dramatic wilting?
The plant collapses when dry; water promptly. Repeated severe wilting browns margins and stresses the slower-growing variegated foliage.