Peace Lily Stalks Falling Over

Paul R. · #1 April 2nd, 2006, 08:41 PM

We received a Peace Lily one month ago as a gift. It has 30 inch tall stalks and resides in a 12 inch diameter, well-drained pot. It appears healthy with no brown leaves, but several of the taller and newer stalks are falling over. I watered the lily after noting the dirt was dry, and the drooping stalks straightened up somewhat, but not completely.

Do I need to tie the stalks to a stake to support them? Any other suggestions?

Thanks in advance for your help.

**Ron B** · #2 April 3rd, 2006, 12:14 PM

These like it quite moist.

Paul R. · #3 April 3rd, 2006, 05:43 PM

Thanks Ron for your reply. The soil is moist, but several stalks do not stay upright. Should I tie them to a stake to hold them upright?

**Rima** · #4 April 4th, 2006, 05:28 AM

Why not?

***Eric La Fountaine*** · #5 April 4th, 2006, 10:25 AM

I think they won't droop if the plant gets enough water, but the new growth may be week so tying them up won't hurt.

**Chester** · #6 April 5th, 2006, 04:26 PM

I've grown Peace Lilies for years. I'm not sure why the stalks would be falling over now that you've given it a good drink. Did you say that they were the blooms? Anyway, I would consider repotting it. It's a good time of year to do so, and it will grow great guns given the space. Also a slightly larger pot size will allow a slightly longer time between waterings, as will a layer of gravel mulch placed on top of the soil. If it is leaves that are toppling, I cut off anything that look gawky at repotting time. It's going to grow a whole lot of new leaves if it's in good soil, watered frequently, and fertilized during this growing season. I've found that plants from nurseries and garden centres usually have to be repotted fairly soon after bringing them home (within 6 months or so). And now is the perfect time to do just that.