Get to the root of the issue to get your plant back up and blooming.

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The peace lily is one of themost popular houseplantsand for good reason.

It’s also a common choice for ahouseplant gift, symbolizing peace, hope, comfort, and sympathy.

peace lily in bloom

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However, just because your peace lily isn’t blooming, that doesn’t necessarily mean something’s wrong.

“Some peace lilies naturally bloom less than others,” says professional gardener Chad Massura.

Hancock says a peace lily that’s rootbound probably won’t bloom well.

On the other end, a peace lily might be too old to bloom.

“Smaller pot sizes can restrict growth,” he says.