People who don't do one thing to their peace lilies 'may be killing them'

Peace lilies are a popular choice for houseplants, not only for their beauty but also for their low-maintenance nature, provided they're placed in the right spot.

However, during winter, new plant owners often unintentionally cause harm to their due to dehydration as temperatures drop. These plants, native to tropical climates, can easily dry out if placed near a window with cold air or drafts. Overwatering can also be an issue, as it takes longer for the soil to dry without sufficient sunlight, potentially leading to the plant's demise.

Striking the right balance between watering and avoiding dehydration can be challenging. One simple solution is to relocate your peace lily during colder months. According to the placement of a peace lily is one of the "most important" factors in its care, ensuring it receives adequate "sunlight and humidity."

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Plant experts suggest placing a peace lily in a frequently used bathroom or kitchen, where the humidity from cooking or showering can help keep the plant hydrated, reports .

They said: "Peace Lilies enjoy a bright spot with plenty of indirect sunlight. This can be near east or west-facing windows but not too near these windows as draughts and radiator heat can damage the houseplant, causing it to wilt.

"The best rooms we recommend placing your Peace Lily is in a bathroom/shower room or steamy kitchen." For those seeking the perfect home for their peace lily, the bright morning sun is key, according to green-fingered Redditors: "Peace lilies live well in indoor filtered light (they'll fry in outdoor sun) but they still need that light!

"Find a spot that gets great morning sun (where do you like to have your breakfast? ) or a sunny bathroom location or a window that gets some light in the afternoon."

And if keeping your peace lily perky through the winter has got you puzzled, don't fret – savvy social media users offer a simple watering trick: "Put a dish underneath your plant. Once a week, water your plant until just a little bit of water comes out of the bottom and starts to spread out into the dish.

"If no water comes out, you've got a clogged pot and - though it's hard to overwater Peace Lilies unless you're drowning him. Pull him out of the pot, clear the drain and/or put some small rocks at the bottom of the pot, and put him back him."