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The 1-Cup Rice Water Trick That Makes Peace Lilies Bloom

If your peace lily has been all leaves and no flowers, the fix might already be sitting in your kitchen. Rice water, the milky liquid left after rinsing…

The 1-Cup Rice Water Trick That Makes Peace Lilies Bloom

If your peace lily has been all leaves and no flowers, the fix might already be sitting in your kitchen. Rice water, the milky liquid left after rinsing or blending rice, is rich in starches and trace nutrients that can give tired houseplants a gentle boost. Used correctly, this simple, almost free trick can encourage stronger leaves, richer green color, and eventually more of the elegant white blooms peace lilies are loved for, even on plants that once looked dull.

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