Dying peace lilies will stop drooping and come back to life if you stop 1 mistake

Peace lilies, with their glossy leaves and elegant white blooms, are a favourite among those with a fondness for houseplants. They are touted as beginner-friendly and effortlessly bring a touch of sophistication to any space.

Alas, these "easy care" plants do have a penchant for the dramatic, often succumbing to sudden droops. Should your peace lily take a turn for the wilting, Jordan Trainer, who owns his own plant shop, Plantique, had shared some houseplant-saving insight. Speaking to Express.co.uk, Jordan pinpointed lack of water as the likely culprit, although reaching for the watering can not help peace lilies thrive.

How to fix a wilting or drooping peace lily

1. Bottom watering

Struggling with a lacklustre peace lily? Jordan explained it's likely a thirst issue.

He revealed: "Peace lilies can be thirsty plants, and under-watering is the main cause of dropping leaves."

Fear not, as parched peace lilies come with a simple fix: a thorough drenching followed by a couple of hours bathing in water should see your plant revitalise before your eyes.

This technique, known as bottom watering, targets exceedingly thirsty plants by allowing them to drink up moisture from below.

Plants can get so dry their soil may reach a point of rejecting liquid - entering a hydrophobic state - where conventional top-down watering methods simply lead to water slipping right through without being absorbed.

Bottom watering is not just for parched plants; it allows roots to absorb what they need without the risk of overwatering. Plus, this method encourages the roots to become more robust and seek water by growing downwards.

2. Repotting

Sometimes, peace lilies start to droop because they're in dire need of a new home, Jordan pointed out.

He explained: "In some cases, the plant will droop more often if it's needing to be re-potted as the roots have become too large for the pot, which stops the water absorption."

"If you think this is the case, you can repot your peace lily into the next size up container and use a good quality indoor potting mix. This should make watering your plant easier and allow the plant space to grow and develop further."

3. Fixing the temperature

If peace lilies are drooping or their leaves turn black, it might also be due to cold shock, although it's rarer.

"This is most commonly seen in the winter months, as the temperatures drop too low, it can shock the plant, causing it to die back," Jordan added. "In this situation, I would cut the full plant back and remove most of the affected leaves."

He suggested: "Let it sit in a warmer spot for a couple of weeks until you see fresh growth emerge. It's also a good idea to feed your plants with an indoor plant fertiliser on a monthly basis during the spring, summer and autumn months for faster growth."