By Sgmontgomery
United States
I have a peace lily that I recently transplanted from a small wicker basket to a large pot. I have noticed the soil stays dry even after watering and the water drains straight to the saucer. I'm a plant novice so thoughts would be appreciated. Should I be concerned the plant is not getting enough water?
- 22 May, 2018
Answers
More peace lilies are killed through over watering than under watering. If it starts to droop a bit when its totally dry water as above. They also droop when over watered so never water again if the soil's wet already.
22 May, 2018
If the new soil was dry when you repotted it, it is probably still repelling the water you put on, and the only moist soil in the pot is the original root ball. If the new pot is less than 4" bigger than the original basket--as it should be--then take it where it can drain freely, and water it several times to soak the new soil thoroughly, then let the top 1/2" of soil dry before you water it again. If the new pot is more than 4" bigger, then repot it into a smaller pot.
23 May, 2018
Thank you all so much for the information.
You all have been amazingly helpful. Trying my best to keep this beauty thriving. I have 2 ivy's that I transplanted into similar pots and the soil stays moist so I had concerns when I noticed the lily's soil was dry. It does not appear to be drooping and still has lilies spouting.
23 May, 2018
welcome to GoY.
if the leaves are not wilting then it is getting enough water. if there is still water in the saucer after a couple of hours pour the excess away. you have used a free draining compost which is why it runs through. but if it looks healthy I| wouldn't worry.
22 May, 2018