What to Do When the Leaves of "Yifan Shun" Wilt
As a widely popular indoor foliage plant, Peace Lily (also known as Yifan Shun) is loved for its elegant form and air-purifying qualities. However, when the leaves start to wilt and droop, it often reveals critical issues in the care process. This article systematically sorts out three typical maintenance misunderstandings to help you quickly diagnose and implement precise treatment.
I. Solution for Water Imbalance
1.1 Analysis of Root Rot due to Waterlogging
The roots of Peace Lily are highly sensitive to waterlogging. When the substrate has poor drainage or the saucer's water is not cleared in time, the roots will rot due to lack of oxygen. Initially, the outer leaves will wilt, gradually spreading to the inner leaves.
1.2 Techniques for Scientific Watering
Use the "Three-Finger Test": Insert your fingers into the second joint of the substrate and stop watering when it feels slightly moist. In summer, you can combine it with foliar spraying, while in winter, keep the substrate slightly dry.
II. Methods to Correct Improper Lighting
2.1 Identification of Sunburn Symptoms
After direct exposure to strong sunlight, leaves will show typical symptoms such as scorched edges and yellowing of the leaf surface, accompanied by leaf curling. It is necessary to distinguish this from wilted leaves due to lack of water.
2.2 Optimization of Lighting Scheme
Set up a double-layer shade net (with a shading rate of 60%-70%) or place it on an east-facing windowsill to receive morning sunlight. Rotate the pot 180 degrees every 15 days to ensure even exposure to light.
III. Strategies for Addressing Nutrient Imbalance
3.1 Judgment of Fertilizer Damage Features
Excessive fertilization can cause the leaf tips to scorch and new leaves to deform. When lacking fertilizer, old leaves turn yellow first, with green spots appearing between the veins.
3.2 Precise Fertilization Scheme
In the growing season, use a "3-1-2" fertilization cycle: 3 times of clear water irrigation combined with 1 time of 2000 times liquid water-soluble fertilizer. Stop fertilizing in winter and add slow-release fertilizer granules when repotting.
By systematically adjusting the three elements of water, light, and fertilizer, and regularly checking the substrate pH (5.5-6.5 is ideal), most wilted leaf issues can be improved within 2-3 weeks. It is recommended to conduct a plant health check every month, record the number and形态 changes of new leaves, and establish a personalized care log to bring the Peace Lily back to its vibrant vitality.