Find Your Ask the Expert: why RE THE LEAVES ON MY PEACE LILLY TURNING BROWN
TURNING BROWN ALL OVER AND DRYING Christeen Baker
Flower Shop Network’s Plant Expert Reply:
Peace lily (Spathiphyllum) leaves can turn brown: if the water used is highly chlorinated – if intense sunlight bears directly down on the leaves – if the plant has not been kept evely moist. Only To detyou will be able to determine which of these factors is the culprit. To remedy the situation:
If chlorinated water is the problem, expose your open container of water to the air for 24 hours before using. Or, water your plant with distilled or bottle water.
If sunlight is the issue, move plant away from the intense sunlight.
If irregualer watering is the cause, check the plant every couple of days and water when soil begins to dry out.
With in a couple of week the plant should begin to produce new growth.
If I get even a drop of water on a leaf or stem of my Peace Lily, it turns brown and dies. Is this normal?
Hi Sheila,
It sounds like your peace lily may have a fungal leaf spot. This fungus is spread through water coming into contact with the leaves. The best way to prevent it is to keep the leaves of the plant dry. If you get water on them, wipe the leaves with a dry cloth. You should also remove the infected leaves to prevent spreading. In severe cases, a fungicide from your local garden center or nursery can be used to treat the plant, but try keeping the leaves dry first.