Okay, confession time. I have lots of experience with wilting peace lilies (Spathiphyllum spp.).
It’s not because mine are sick or pest-ridden, it’s because I use my ‘Domino’ peace lily as an alarm to warn me it’s time to water my other houseplants.
Once those gorgeous wrinkled, variegated leaves start drooping, I know it’s time to break out my watering can.
I don’t necessarily recommend this method of houseplant care, but it has worked for me for years because a lack of water is a common cause of wilting peace lilies.
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They consistently start drooping when the soil is dry. After watering, the plants bounce right back, and I know I’m not overwatering, which is a bad habit of mine.
Underwatering isn’t the only reason a peace lily may start to droop. There are several common causes that can turn your perky little plant into a sad, droopy mess.
Here are the seven top reasons we are going to cover:
All of the causes on this list can usually be avoided by giving the plant the appropriate care.
Visit our guide to growing Spathiphyllum to review the details on watering, light exposure, temperature preference, and other care requirements.
1. Cold Temperatures
Unless you keep your peace lily outside part of the year, you probably won’t run into this cause too often.
The exception is if you have single-pane windows and you live in a region with frigid winters. It can become cold enough to stress or stun your peace lily if you keep it next to the window.
Temperatures below 50°F should be avoided, but that doesn’t mean if your house is a toasty 70°F that your plant is safe.
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