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jennivere Memphis, TN Jun 18, 2007

I already posted this under another thread, but I thought it might just be quicker to start a new one! I want to act quickly, if action is necessary.

I got a peace lily for my friend in May, and the bloom is turning green. Actually, it already turned green. I've been reading alot of peace lily literature online, and some sources say to cut the flower stalk off and others just say it's natural and not to worry about it. I'm babysitting him right now, and I don't know what to do, or if I should do anything! I named him Herman, and I am really attachted to this one bloom... (it's the only one) So I'm hesitant to cut him off, but I will, if it's for the best.


Also, I have no idea how to cut a plant. I am an amateur (perhaps even a lower rank), and all of the instructions I have read are either too complicated or too ambigious for my tastes. Thanks!

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WeeNel Ayrshire Scotland, United Kingdom Jun 18, 2007

Hi Jennivere, do you have a label on the plant telling you which type of peace lily this is, there a several, some have white, pink and greenish flowers, so dont cut anything till the flower dies away, they do like a feed and water, but if everything else is looking healthy, then you are doing everything right, when you water it and it is sitting in a saucer, then pour any extra water out of the dish as they dont like to sit in water, if the leaves are drooping, it needs water, how to cut a plant, well for a start, you dont cut the plant, all you do is cut the flower stalk only, not the leaves, dont have it at a window where it is getting hot sun shinning on it as the glass will be like a magnifying glass and it will scorch the leaves and cause stress to the plant, let it get daylight, but not direct sun, how long you babysitting for, if a long while, look out for a new plant so you can quickly buy it if the one your looking after pops it's clogs, but if you care for it as stated, it should be fine, Good luck, WeeNel.

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plantladylin (Zone 1) Jun 18, 2007

I have a few Peace Lily's and I just leave the flowers on until they turn brown and die ... then I just yank them out or if they don't come off with a tug ... I just get scissors and cut the flower stalk off as near to the bottom as I can.

Here's the link to Plant Files on one of the Peace Lily's that has greenish flowers:

http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/99642/

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