What am I doing wrong that my leaves keep turning colors. It is not in direct sun. Thanks in advance for suggestions.

It is probably a watering problem, most likely under-watering. Have the leaves wilted recently?

How far is it from the nearest window?

Did you repot it?

How do you decide when to water and how often is that?

WillC said:It is probably a watering problem, most likely under-watering. Have the leaves wilted recently? Wilting has been going on for a while

How far is it from the nearest window? 3 feet not direct sun

Did you repot it? Yes

How do you decide when to water and how often is that?

I was told these plant don't like much water. Watering maybe once every 10 days

Peace lilies can often be found along the side of running streams in the wild (submerged). But indoors, you don't want it to be in standing water. Consistently moist is what you're looking for.

I'm very dependent on a moisture meter. I don't trust my own finger test:)

CatherineC said:I'm very dependent on a moisture meter. I don't trust my own finger test:)

@CatherineC,
I would prefer a moisture meter. What kind do you use? Has it given you reliable guidance?

@Twinjax - I'm sorry you were badly misinformed. Peace Lilies use more water than most other common houseplants. Ideally, your Peace Lily should be watered just before or as it starts to wilt slightly. Although it will perk back up after wilting badly, wilting does cause leaf discoloration and the leaf stems gets a bit weaker each time.

@csandt - Moisture meters are highly variable from one potting ix to another. They may work well with certain potting mixes but not woith others.

I would say I've had very good success. I purchased my Moisture Meter at Home Hardware over the summer but lots on Amazon. Very inexpensive. Sometimes probing gently in a couple of spots will give you a better assessment of the moisture.

For me I've found it a valuable tool. I have found my Calathea Ornata prefers a lighter watering every 4 or 5 days and other plants prefer a heavier watering less often so it helps me give them what they need.

Other folks have a great sense of touch with their fingers, which I don't seem to have hehehe.

I have found my Peace Lilies need more water than the Spiders they share space with. Both need plenty of water but in different ways. I leave my Peace Lilies dry out and then water them until the water is coming out the bottom of the pot. I will leave them suck up the standing water and then I will ignore them until they are dry again. I have great success with my method.

The girl who helps me uses a water wand and I guess I am old fashion but the want may say it is dry in one spot or even several spots., when in fact the plant is not getting the proper water it should have. It works on the smaller plants but for the big ones I prefer just using my own judgement and keeping a regular watering schedule.

Hello Twinjax, that 10-day watering interval is way too long. This plant is quite tropical, and not to be grown like a desert cacti. It prefers a moist media, but not soggy, it still has to be allowed to drain out excess water. I have never used moisture meters. I just observe how the leaves go. I grow my Peace Lily indoors and when it gets cooler, then add another day or so interval since light levels that comes in now are getting even shorter. During summer here, it is really thirsty.

It is good to know your plant is not in direct sun But nevertheless, depending on what brightness your plant gets and ambient temps around it , that will also determine how fast it will consume its moisture.

Try to improve and adjust your watering. Especially if you are already running your indoor heaters, dry out time will be faster. Also do understand the older leaves are the first to go, so if those wilting ones are the older ones, then it is nothing to worry about. As long as new leaf growth still comes out from the center, then your plant is still doing generally okay.