Hi Liz,

Welcome to the forum! Althought peace lilies survive for quite a while in low light, they thrive in bright indirect light. Right in front of an unobstructed north or east facing window is best.

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Peace lilies are very dramatic about wilting when they are too dry! But by the time they wilt, the plant is desperate for water. Although they do recover within hours of a thorough watering, repeated wilting stresses the plant out. The trick is to water peace lilies thoroughly just before they wilt. In general, this is when the surface of the soil starts to feel barely dry. The size of pot, type of soil, air temperature and humidity all factor in how quickly a plant needs watering so it usually isn't the best idea to water according to the calendar, at least until you are very familiar with the requirements of your specific plant. Don't be afraid to stick your fingers in the soil! It really is the most reliable way to tell when your plant needs water.

To flower, peace lilies need to be potbound, so unless your plant needs watering more frequently than every three days - and it sounds like yours doesn't - don't repot it.

Sorry I can't offer advice about the mold, except to scrape it off, but I am sure someone more knowledgeable will be around soon with more information.

Thank you for your help!!! I will make sure to water my plant a touch more often.

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Thank you!!!
Liz

ok, here are some answers to your peace lily questions... these answers are all from my own experience, quite a bit of it is from the 14 year old peace lily on my kitchen counter that came from my mother's funeral.

first of all, cricket is right about the droop factor. and who ever told you that peace lilies don't need watering but every 2-3 weeks had one that was seriously over potted (a pot that was too large for the plant). i usually water mine about once a week.

second, it is misunderstood how much food a peace lily will need. mine is potting in a good quality (miracle grow) potting soil that has time release plant food already in it. now, since i only repot about every 6 - 12 months, i usually feed twice, once in mid spring and once in mid summer. that combined with the repottings, keeps mine healthy and blooming fairly regularly.

third, it is a misconception that a peace lily has to be root bound for it to bloom. what they do need is enough food & light, and to be settled in their pots. it is the last need that creates the illusion that root bound is necessary. a peace lily that has been in its current pot at least 3 months will bloom if the other factors are correct. it can take as long as 3 years for one to become truly root bound.

the garden helper has a very nice page on peace lily care if you click here