Peace Lily

Place in a room with indirect or filtered light. Peace lilies tolerate shade well but flower more freely with brighter conditions. Avoid direct sunlight, which bleaches the foliage. Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of compost dries out, using tepid water where possible. They dislike cold water straight from the tap. Reduce watering in winter but never let the compost dry out completely. Mist the leaves weekly or group with other houseplants to increase humidity. Feed fortnightly from April to September with a dilute liquid houseplant fertiliser. Repot every two to three years in spring, moving up one pot size. Use a peat-free multipurpose compost. Keep away from draughts and radiators. Note that peace lilies are toxic to cats and dogs if ingested.

Remove spent flower stalks by cutting them at the base once the spathe turns green and fades. Trim away any brown or yellowed leaves at soil level. No structural pruning is needed as the plant grows from a central crown.