Author: Solene Le Net
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Verbatim quotes (GB News article excerpt)
“A woman's ‘humongous’ plant is living proof that peace lilies will continue to grow if given proper care.”
“Social media is awash with reports from plant owners who have achieved great success with their houseplants, such as The Fiddle Leaf Lady on TikTok. The content creator has built a large following sharing science-backed tips, and one of her recent clips is about growing peace lilies.”
“My mum bought a peace lily 20 years ago at IKEA,” the TikToker said, with her mother confirming: “It’s now humongous.” Lifting the lid on her trusted care routine, the plant owner revealed she waters her peace lily once a week. She uses either one or two full watering cans, depending on how droopy the leaves appear.”
“I haven’t repotted it in 15 years,” she shared. “I give it plant fertiliser in the spring and through the summer, but not in autumn and winter.”
“Sometimes, the leaves become crispy and dry and may even drop off the stem, the mother revealed, adding: “Then you cut them off.””
“And then new ones come up in the middle. Just remember to turn the plant occasionally,” she advised, with her daughter echoing: “Yes, turning is essential.”
Context
Feature article covering a viral houseplant care video shared by Evelyn Martin (The Fiddle Leaf Lady), including attributed advice on long-term peace lily growth and maintenance. The piece blends lifestyle gardening reporting with social media commentary and includes direct quotes from both the content creator and her mother.
