My Peace Lily Looks Like It’s Dying, What Can I Do?

Question

Hello! I’m new to gardening, I recently got a peace lily for my apartment and it’s absolutely beautiful. Recently, some of the leaves have started turning yellow or been black/brown (see pics). What could be causing it and what can I do to nurse it back to health? FYI, I’ve been watering it 11oz once a week. Thanks in advance for the help!

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Answer 1

Overwatering will be the culprit here. Instead of watering on a schedule, it is best to water once the soil dries down to about 2 or 3 inches, thoroughly.

I would treat with a fungicide/bactericide and alter the watering habits just a bit. This should take care of the issue. Keep infected growth cut and disposed of away from the plant to prevent further spread.

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/biofungicide-information.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/homemade-fungicide.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/applying-bactericide-to-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/peace-lily/watering-peace-lilies.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/peace-lily/peace-lily-plants.htm