That claim is clickbait.
A peace lily (Spathiphyllum) doesn’t bloom for “10 years in a row because of one ingredient.” There is no single magic fertilizer or home trick that guarantees continuous flowering like that.
What’s actually true about peace lilies
Peace lilies can live many years (even decades) if cared for properly, but their flowering depends on conditions—not a special ingredient.
Why yours may or may not bloom
They typically bloom when they are:
- Getting bright, indirect light (not direct sun)
- Kept in slightly moist soil (not soggy or bone dry)
- Grown in a slightly root-bound pot
- Fed occasionally during growing season
The “secret” people exaggerate
Clickbait videos usually refer to:
- diluted liquid fertilizer
- banana water / rice water / “home remedies”
- coffee grounds
These can help slightly by adding nutrients, but none of them guarantee long-term or repeated blooming on their own.
Real reason peace lilies stop flowering
Most often it’s one of these:
- Too little light (most common)
- Overwatering or poor drainage
- Old soil with no nutrients
- Plant is focusing on leaf growth instead of flowers
Key reality check
Even in perfect conditions, peace lilies don’t bloom constantly. They usually:
- Bloom a few times per year in good conditions
- Rest between blooming cycles
If you want, tell me how yours is currently growing (light, watering, pot size), and I can help you get it to flower again realistically—without the fake “one weird ingredient” claims.

