People are making a 'big mistake' with peace lilies as they start to flower

Peace lilies, a favourite among houseplant enthusiasts for their low-maintenance nature, are often not given the prime position they need within the home to thrive. With September ushering in the flowering season for peace lilies, it's crucial to ensure they're getting the right amount of sunlight.

If your peace lily isn't blooming, chances are it's not situated near the appropriate window to soak up enough light. Plant expert Anna, the brains behind Love That Leaf, advises that while peace lilies can tolerate lower light levels, this might mean sacrificing their blooms.

She said: "Peace Lilies are more low-light tolerant than most BUT that can come at the expense of flowers." To encourage flowering, Anna recommends repositioning your peace lily to a spot with brighter, yet still indirect, light.

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It's tempting to pop a peace lily on any windowsill but be wary as the intense afternoon sun can damage their delicate leaves and cause undue stress to the plant. Anna said: "Their thinner leaves tend to scorch easily in direct sunlight. At my place, the perfect lighting is what I'd call medium to bright indirect light."

For the best results, place your peace lily near a north or east-facing window, where the morning sun is gentle and the rest of the day is shaded. If a west or south-facing window is your only option, keep the peace lily a few feet back to avoid the harsher light and prevent damage.

Peace lilies, a popular choice for brightening up home interiors, flourish when exposed to soft sunlight, much like their natural rainforest habitats where they thrive beneath the shelter of tall trees in constant mild light.

In colder weather, a smart tip is to relocate your peace lily to your kitchen or bathroom, as these areas in the house typically offer higher humidity and warmth.

Anna said: "Peace lilies really do tolerate a wide range of conditions, including handling cooler temperatures better than a lot of our favourite tropical indoor plants, but once it gets below 18 degrees on the regular, that can prevent flowering.

"Aim for mid to high 20s during the day (75 to 85 F) to help trigger flowering and keep your Peace Lily blooming."

Given how susceptible peace lilies are to chill, they might stop growing or suffer harm if kept in spaces where the temperature isn't constant. Bathrooms and kitchens naturally have more moisture because of the steam from bathing and cooking activities, making them ideal if your peace lily isn't blossoming elsewhere.

Once relocated, these lilies usually start to unfurl larger, more eye-catching blooms quickly. However, if there's still no sign of flowers, it might be worth revising the plant's watering routine or checking that it's being fertilised properly.