How To Propagate A Peace Lily

The Peace Lily is a very common houseplant that is kept in offices and living rooms across the world! The plant is beautiful, with glossy dark green leaves and a magnificent white flower! 

It is very common for a Peace Lily to grow too big for its pot, and it often becomes necessary for you to propagate the plant.

You may also just want to add more Peace Lilies to different parts of your home.

This article will give you all the information you need about Peace Lily propagation! Let’s dive in to find out how to propagate your Peace Lily! 

Propagating A Peace Lily 

The Peace Lily is a Herbaceous plant. This means that the plant cannot be propagated through stem or leaf cuttings. Instead, it will need to be done through clump division or reproduction through the seeds. 

Reproducing the plant through seed takes a very long time, and it can be quite difficult. 

The best way to propagate the Peace Lily is through clump division. Let’s have a look at how this is done!

Propagating A Peace Lily Through Clump Division

Check If Your Peace Lily Can Be Divided 

A mature Peace Lily plant is much easier to propagate because it produces many different baby clumps.

New foliage on this plant will grow out of the soil, but it will have root systems that can sustain that part of the plant easily. 

A young plant is not likely to have more than one clump, meaning that you will not be able to separate the plant. However, a mature plant that has produced lots of new foliage will have clumps. 

You will need to inspect the base of your Peace Lily to gather information on how many clumps are emerging out of the soil.

You should be able to tell which part of the plant is the mother plant, and which parts of the plant are its offshoots.

If there are several different clumps, then you can attempt to propagate the plant. 

Remove The Roots From The Pot

You will need to take your Peace Lily to an open spot where you can spread some soil without it getting anywhere that it isn’t wanted!

If you can take it outside, this is the best place to propagate the plant. If you don’t have any outdoor space, ensure you put down a plastic sheet to protect your floors or carpets from the soil. 

You should lay the pot on its side and remove the root ball from the pot gently. To do this, you will need to hold the plant firmly. It is important to be careful not to harm the plant at this stage of the process. 

The plant should easily be removed from the pot. If it doesn’t slide out, you can attempt to tap the side of the pot to free the root ball. 

Clump Separation 

The next stage in the process requires you to separate the Peace Lily clumps. This is quite tricky, so take your time to ensure you don’t damage the plant. 

To successfully separate the roots so that the plant will survive you will need to make sure that you maintain the root structure. To do this, you need to gently rake the soil of the structure to expose the roots. 

This stage can seem tedious, but it is very important to carry out this stage carefully. 

Once you have done this you will be able to identify the different root systems, allowing you to see the mother plant and the new clumps. 

There is usually one root connection between the mother plant and the other clumps. You should cut this root with a knife. Be careful not to damage any other roots in the process! 

It is better to propagate a clump that is fully developed, so go for the clumps with the most leaves and roots.

Plant The Baby Peace Lilies 

You should then plant the baby Peace Lilies in their pot. If you find that your Peace Lily was flourishing in certain soil, use the same mix for the new plants! 

The mother plant and the baby plants may suffer from propagation. If this happens, the leaves may begin to droop and some of the leaves may even fall off.

You mustn’t overwater the plants at this stage as this can result in root rot. Even though the plant may be droopy, this does not necessarily mean that it is thirsty.

Propagating A Peace Lily From Seed 

It is also possible to propagate a Peace Lily from seed. This will not create plants that are identical to the parent plant, but it is another great way to propagate this plant. 

You can opt to harvest seeds from the mature Peace Lily, or you can purchase these seeds online. This process will take a lot longer than the other method of propagation. 

How Do You Harvest The Seeds Of A Peace Lily?

Seeds of a peace lily can be harvested. This can be done if the plant’s flowers have borne fruit and been fertilized.

This is unlikely to happen unless there are other Peace Lilies near the one you are harvesting seeds from. 

If the plant has been fertilized, use a knife or blade to cut open the spadix. This is where the seeds are. You should gently remove the seeds from the plant and sow them.

Final Thoughts 

There are two ways to propagate a Peace Lily. This article has given you a step-by-step guide on how to propagate a Peace Lily, so you should now have all the information you need to give it a go!

Whether your plant is getting too big for its pot, or you are hoping to have some other Peace Lily babies dotted about, this guide should help you!