Stop throwing out this kitchen scrap — it’s a secret ingredient to beautiful peace lily flowers

Home Stop throwing out this kitchen scrap — it’s a secret ingredient to beautiful peace lily flowers Features By Camilla Sharman published 28 April 2026 Give new life to your peace lily with rice water When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Peace lilies are beautiful houseplants that, apart from adding a pleasing aesthetic to your home, have a whole host of other benefits. They are perfect in bathrooms to reduce mold and mildew and can act as natural air purifiers and dehumidifiers, improving air quality and reducing moisture.They are also the perfect houseplant for your bedroom, as they reduce allergens and contribute to a healthier sleep environment.With so much potential, it’s worth spending some time giving your peace lily the attention it deserves, and ensuring that it blooms to its full potential this spring and summer, because sometimes peace lilies need a helping hand to burst into bloom and display their magnificent, pure-white flowers.Article continues below You may like Here’s why your peace lily has yellow leaves, and what to do about it Why you should never water your peace lily with tap water — and what to use instead How to revive a drooping peace lily: Expert-approved steps for a fast recovery Don't waste this kitchen scrapThe good news is, there’s one natural kitchen waste item that has the flowers opening up. This natural approach, that’s been praised for its effectiveness on stubborn peace lilies and reported in The Express, is a waste product that you pour down your sink. So, instead of letting it go to waste, save it as a monthly fertilizer to feed your peace lilies.The secret waste item that can help your peace lilies bloom is rice water.The secret power of rice water (Image credit: Tom's Guide)Rice water is a natural fertilizer that contains small amounts of nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus. All the good things houseplants need to increase flower production, foliage growth and boost root development.What’s more, it also includes zinc, iron and sulfur, which boost the soil when applied in correct amounts and minerals like magnesium and B vitamins that support energy production. Adding rice water to your plants will result in larger, better blooms, especially in peace lilies. window.sliceComponents = window.sliceComponents || {}; externalsScriptLoaded.then(() => { window.reliablePageLoad.then(() => { var componentContainer = document.querySelector("#slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-CJSzKuYyYJbHjfEYd7Cx7K"); if (componentContainer) { var data = {"layout":"inbodyContent","header":"Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox.","tagline":"Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.","formFooterText":"By submitting your information you agree to the <a href=\"https:\/\/futureplc.com\/terms-conditions\/\" target=\"_blank\">Terms & Conditions<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/futureplc.com\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\">Privacy Policy<\/a> and are aged 16 or over.","usDisclaimerFooterText":"By signing up, you agree to our <a href=\"https:\\\/\\\/futureplc.com\\\/terms-conditions\\\/\" target=\"_blank\">Terms of services <\/a> and acknowledge that you have read our <a…

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