Stop throwing out this kitchen scrap — it’s a secret ingredient to beautiful peace lily flowers
Peace lilies can benefit from a natural fertilizer made from rice water, a common kitchen scrap often discarded. Rice water contains nutrients like nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus that promote flowering and healthy growth. Using it monthly may help peace lilies produce larger, more vibrant blooms.
- ▪Rice water is a natural fertilizer that can help peace lilies bloom more effectively.
- ▪It contains essential nutrients such as nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, iron, and B vitamins.
- ▪Applying rice water monthly supports root development, foliage growth, and flower production in houseplants.
- ▪Peace lilies are also known for improving indoor air quality and reducing moisture in homes.
- ▪Instead of pouring rice water down the sink, it can be repurposed as a plant supplement.
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Home Peace lily not blooming? This secret kitchen scrap will help it flower Features By Camilla Sharman last updated 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.
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