Yellow Leaves in Peace Lily
The peace lily is a classic indoor plant with glossy dark green leaves and elegant white spathes
Peace Lily care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to yellow leaves in Peace Lily. Check each one as a potential cause.
Symptoms to look for in Peace Lily
Yellowing typically starts on older, lower leaves, sometimes progressing if the underlying cause isn't corrected.
Common causes in Peace Lily
Most commonly overwatering (soil staying wet beyond what 'moist but not waterlogged' means) or, less often, too much direct light, which this shade-loving plant doesn't tolerate well.
How to diagnose yellow leaves in Peace Lily
Check soil moisture first. Wet soil + yellow lower leaves = overwatering. Dry soil = underwatering. Yellowing between veins = nutrient deficiency.
How to treat yellow leaves in Peace Lily
Check that soil isn't waterlogged and let it dry slightly before the next watering, and move the plant out of direct sun if that's a contributing factor.
Preventing yellow leaves in Peace Lily
Water weekly keeping soil moist but not soggy, and provide low to medium indirect light rather than direct sun.