Peace Lily Propagation: Divide Crowns Without Damaging Roots
Peace Lily Propagation: Divide Crowns Without Damaging Roots Dividing a peace lily too soon can leave both halves drooping with too few roots. The next mistake is panic-watering that droop until healthy roots begin to rot. Avoid both with this 30-second rule: Divide today only if two or more leaf clusters each have their own firm base and attached roots. Repot her whole if crowded roots still belong to one base. Wait and diagnose if roots are sparse or mushy, the base is soft, or the plant is already badly wilted. A detached leaf is not enough. This guide shows the safest split, then exactly when to water, where to place each division, and what to do if she droops afterward. ...