A simple trick using banana peels could help peace lilies produce more blooms, according to gardeners online. Gail Nacoste, a member of the Creative Gardening Facebook community, claims that watering peace lilies with banana peel water makes them 'flower like crazy' and grow faster.
Banana peels are rich in potassium, which helps plants move nutrients and moisture. They also contain nitrogen, phosphorus, and trace elements like magnesium and calcium. Nacoste soaks peels in water for one to two days until the water turns cloudy, then dilutes it with three parts banana water to one part plain water before watering her plants weekly.
Other gardeners have praised the method. One said her husband's 'banana soup' produced the best blooms they had seen, while another noted her mother-in-law, who lived to 100, swore by placing banana peel at the base of plants for the potassium content.
However, experts caution that banana water should not replace fertiliser entirely, as it lacks sufficient nitrogen. Over-fertilising can cause brown spots on leaves or turn flowers green. The trick works best as a supplement to regular care.
