Peace lilies , known for their captivating beauty, are surprisingly tough houseplants that can thrive in a range of lighting conditions, even semi-darkness. They're resilient enough to withstand some neglect, making them perfect for those who might not have the greenest of thumbs. For those looking to maximise their peace lily’s potential, occasional fertilisation is key.
Gail Nacoste, a member of the Creative Gardening group on Facebook, swears by banana peels for her peace lily’s impressive flowers . She shared a snap of her flourishing plant, captioning it: “I have been watering my peace lily with banana peel water. It has been flowering like crazy with big flowers and growing faster.
I have also been watering my other plants with banana water. All are going great.” Bananas are packed with potassium, an essential element of fertiliser , alongside nitrogen and phosphorus.
Potassium is crucial for helping plants transport nutrients and water within their cells and is particularly beneficial for flowering species such as peace lilies. They also boast traces of manganese, calcium, magnesium, and sulphur, which are all beneficial to plant health. Gail detailed her method for creating this nutrient-rich banana peel water, saying: “You put the banana peel in a jar of water with the lid on top and leave it in the water overnight or a couple of days.
"The water will look cloudy then I put the liquid in a jug to use later. Make sure you cover the peel completely with water.