Keep reading to learn the best conditions for growing your peace lilies outside and how to keep them healthy while they spend the summer outdoors.

What Kind Of Climate Do I Need To Grow Peace Lilies Outside In The Summer?

The best climate for peace lilies is tropical or subtropical. They don’t have any tolerance for frost so having your peace lilies outside only in the summer is a good idea if you live in a cooler climate. You might also want to move your plants inside at night to avoid any frost that might come at night.

If you want to repot them, you should do this in the spring, giving them some time to adjust to the fresh soil and new pot before you start leaving them outside in the summer.

What Conditions Are Important For My Peace Lily Outside?

The crucial conditionals you will need to keep your peace lilies healthy while outside are:

• Low sunlight. Place your peace lilies somewhere with shading or only early morning sunlight. Direct sunlight will cause scorching on their leaves and can dry out the soil.
• Block out the wind. Peace lilies will not last long in strong winds, so you need to plant them somewhere that blocks the wind. You might want to keep them in a planter that you can quickly move them inside if there is a storm.
• Plant them in well-drained soil. While peace lilies need moist soil, too much water can cause root rot and attract pests. You will want dirt with plenty of organic material that drains excess water.
• Keep an eye on how much water they get. Depending on the climate you live in, there may be more or less rain during the summer season. You will need to make sure that the peace lilies’ soil is moist but never waterlogged.
• Protect against pests with neem oil or insecticidal soap. Once your peace lilies are outside, there will be more pests to get at them, such as mealybugs, scale, and spider mites. You will need to work quickly if you notice pests on your plants by wiping the leaves with neem oil or insecticidal soap. Avoid anything that could burn the leaves.
• Keep pets and children away with fencing. Peace lilies have calcium oxalate crystals that can irritate the mouth and throat and cause nausea if eaten. If you have pets or children, consider putting a fence around your peace lilies to ensure they don’t get near the plants.

How To Grow Peace Lilies Outside Only In The Summer

Any plant needs time to readjust to a new environment, and peace lilies are no exception. If you are going to move your plants outside only for the summer, then you should start by putting them outside for only a few hours at a time. This will give them time to harden to the outside conditions.

Final Words

If you want to move your peace lilies outside for some of the year, then summer is the best season to do so since it will have a warm enough climate. However, you must keep your plants out of direct sunlight, shelter them from strong winds, and watch out for any pests attracted to them.

Peace lilies like consistency, so ensure that you introduce them to being outside slowly and avoid doing anything that will shock them.

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