Good watering practices can quickly revive a wilting peace lily. Additionally, the standing water in the saucer may induce root rot and attract insect pests. This is time consuming for the plant and it may not be getting adequate moisture. One common mistake is to water into a saucer and let the moisture percolate up into the roots. When you repot the plant, separate the roots of the ball out into the new soil so they can gather moisture. This will ensure that the root ball is getting moisture. Water until the moisture comes out the drainage holes in the plant’s container. These plants need water but once per week is usually enough.
Peace lilies grow naturally in tropical rainforests. Spathiphyllum are Aroids, which means they are known for their glossy foliage and characteristic spathe. It is important to look for pest and disease issues, but the problem could also be cultural. Wilting peace lilies can occur due to several conditions. One of the most common is droopy leaves on peace lily. While these plants are known for their ease of care, occasional issues may arise. Peace lily is an attractive foliage plant that produces a flower-like spathe, which is a modified leaf that encloses the real flower, a spadix. First you need to put your Sherlock Holmes hat on and investigate the reason a peace lily keeps wilting. Once you discover the cause, it is generally easy to revive a wilting peace lily.
Heat, water levels, lighting, and disease are potential causes for drooping peace lily plants.
In the wild, peace lilies are understory plants that grow in moisture rich humus and in partially shaded light. They are not true lilies but in the Arum family and native to tropical Central and South America. Peace lily, or Spathiphyllum, is a common and easy-to-grow houseplant.