dannysmom wrote:
On Jul 20, 12:09 pm, raeannsimpson wrote:
On Jul 20, 10:55 am, Chris M wrote:

Hello All,
I
you do know not to touch the leaves of a peace lily, right?


I have never heard this before. I have a couple of peace lilies and
am curious as to why one should not touch the leaves. Would you
elaborate on this for me? Thank you.



Well, I don't know if it's fact or not, but I have seen the results of
this. It's something that I've heard all my life. (my grandmother kept
peace lilies around all the time.) Have you ever noticed the
black/brown spots wherever the leaves have been touched? I was told that
touching the leaves causes the spots. Something about the oils of the
skin being "poison-like" to the plant. When you touch it, it also rubs
off the natural, protective oils of the plant. I was also taught to
trim the brown tips of the leaves with scissors. Like I said, don't
know if it's a "science-proven" fact. But I can tell a difference in
the peace lilies I've cared for. The leaves stay green and healthy
looking.