Peace lilies will 'flower constantly' and even be revived with one kitchen scrap

Peace lilies are a popular choice for indoor greenery, with their rich green leaves and elegant white blooms making the plant a welcome addition to just about any room.

But owners often run into trouble with these drooping due to various problems, ranging from too much or too little water, to excessive light or not enough humidity. So, what can be done to ensure peace lilies stay healthy for longer?

Sharon Stone, a member of the UK group, posted a snap of her sad-looking peace lily and requested some tips, wondering: "Apart from regular watering, which I have done, any ideas on how to revive my peace lily?" Fellow peace lily owners urged caution with watering, highlighting the significance of the correct watering technique, reports .

Jackie Simmonds said: "Standing the plant in water is the right way to water it, mine droops when it is not watered this way." David Stephenson shared: "Ours thrive on neglect. Water sparingly, but correctly, and keep out of direct light."

Carol Stilton disclosed her plant’s quirky needs: "Mine only likes watering from the bottom, any other way and it sulks." Linda Ross suggested checking the watering method more closely: “Even though you are watering, check that you are doing it right as the compost could be really dry and the water is just running through. You would need to soak it.”

Beyond the watering wisdom, some plant lovers recommended an unusual garden hack involving teabags to give a boost to the flagging peace lily. Nicola Spencer revealed a nifty trick for plant care, stating: "Adding a tea bag to the water made mine perk up and flower beautifully."

Sally Wakefield shared: "I always water mine with tea water. They seem to be happier with it than with regular water. They're good at expressing that they need attention. Yes, it looks like it's sulking because it's thirsty."

Keen gardener Michelle Parker testified to its effectiveness: "Yes, my peace lily was drooping last month and they have been brought back to life and are thriving after using tea water for a few weeks."

Naomi Cumiskey also shared her own tactic: "I swear by feeding my cold tea, it's the only thing that's worked on my drama queen. Now she's flowering constantly."

Tea leaves contain about 0.25 percent potassium, 0.24 percent phosphorus, and a notable 4.4 percent nitrogen - interestingly, that nitrogen amount is higher than some fertilizers. However, it's worth noting there's debate over how effectively plants can use nitrogen from tea.