Usual deal with Peace Lilies

[steveviscious89]

I've read up so much about issues with peace lilies and they all say pretty much the same thing: don't over-water and keep it out of direct sunlight.

Well I do all that, so why do the tips still start to burn? The plant has been moved to a bigger pot and I used moisture control soil in it. I've also read that lack of humidity can cause this, but I've seen other people have them in places just as dry as mine.

[veggiechicken]

Have you tried misting the leaves with a small spray - to maintain humidity?
Like this http://home.howstuffworks.com/how-to...se-plants3.htm

[steveviscious89]

Yes I've been spraying it. I think it's only possibly slowed down the process. I just don't understand...I feel like I'm cursed this year. My vegetables aren't doing well and I can't even keep a peace lily in good shape.....

[veggiechicken]

Sorry about that Steve. I don't grow Peace Lilies so have no real knowledge of them. My veg are rubbish though, if that helps

[bend1pa]

Peace Lillies are fussy plants to grow well. Too much or too little watering causes brown tips It's a fine balance. But it's better to err on the 'dry' side as the plant left in saturated soil will seriously damage the roots Too much feeding is also a mistake. It's best to water less frequently even allowing the leaves to just start drooping. I water from the bottom, but not letting the soil get too wet Feeling the weight of the pot after watering is the best guide. The plant prefers to be a bit pot bound with its roots rather packed and it's a mistake to pot it on in a much larger pot. Spraying the leaves regularly is also important.

[Two_Sheds]

I've just read that they like to get really dry in between waterings. It works for me (they're up on a high shelf and I can only be bothered to get the steps out every few months)