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Repotting · Peace Lily

How to Repot a Peace Lily

Every 2–3 years. Best time: Spring or early summer. New pot size: 1–2 inches larger.

Frequency
Every 2–3 years
Best season
Spring or early summer
Pot size
1–2 inches larger
Soil mix
Standard houseplant potting mix amended with 20% perlite

Signs your Peace Lily needs repotting

Roots circling out of drainage holes; pot bulging or cracking; soil drying within 1–2 days; plant dramatically droops within hours of drying, even with consistent watering.

Step-by-step

  1. 1
    Water thoroughly 24 hours before.
  2. 2
    Slide out the rootball.
  3. 3
    Best time to divide: peace lilies grow in clumps; separate by hand into 2–3 sections with 2+ leaves each.
  4. 4
    Pot in fresh mix at the same depth.
  5. 5
    Water thoroughly. Keep in bright indirect light during recovery (NOT direct sun).
  6. 6
    Expect droopy leaves for 1–2 weeks — normal transplant shock for peace lilies.

What kills Peace Lily after repotting

  • Burying the crown — causes rot in the central growth point
  • Direct sun during recovery — compounds shock with leaf scorch
  • Worrying about droopy leaves — it's normal for 1–2 weeks

Botanical reference: NC State Extension — Spathiphyllum

For full Peace Lily care, see the Peace Lily care guide. For the basics that apply to any plant, see how to repot a plant (general).