What to do if Spathiphyllum grown in water turns black

Last Update :2024.12.07

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1. Change water in time

2. Adjust the temperature

3. Lower the water level


If the blackening of Spathiphyllum grown in water is caused by not changing the water for a long time, you need to cut off the blackened roots and leaves, change the water again, and pay attention to the frequency of water changes thereafter. If the temperature is too low in winter, the temperature needs to be adjusted in time, and it must be moved indoors for maintenance in winter. The temperature should not be lower than 5 degrees Celsius. If the water level is too high, the blackened parts need to be trimmed and then refilled with water for maintenance.


What to do if Spathiphyllum grown in water turns black
1. Change water in time

1. Change the water in time

If the water is not changed for a long time when growing Spathiphyllum in water, the water quality inside will be polluted, causing bacteria to breed inside, which may cause it to turn black. You can cut off the blackened roots and leaves, clean the container, dry the tap water and put it back into the container, and then continue to put it in for curing. After that, pay attention to the frequency of water changes. When the temperature is high, the water can be changed every 5-10 days. When the weather gets cooler, the water can be changed every 15-20 days to ensure a clean water environment.

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2. Adjust the temperature

It cannot tolerate cold weather, especially the spathiphyllum grown in water. When the temperature in winter is lower than 5 degrees Celsius, the plant will have difficulty growing normally and will suffer freezing damage, causing the spathiphyllum grown in water to turn black. . The temperature needs to be adjusted in time, and timely transfer to indoor maintenance in winter. It is best to maintain the temperature above 10 degrees Celsius.

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3. Lower the water level

When growing Spathiphyllum in water, if too much water is added, causing the water level to become high, too much water will enter the rhizome, which may cause it to rot and turn black. To take out the plant, trim the blackened parts appropriately, and then refill the plant with water for maintenance.

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2. Adjust the temperature

3. Lower the water level














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