Make sure to buy lilies that look clean, well-potted, and with healthy foliages. As much as possible, avoid lilies that have yellowish leaves, wilted foliages, brownish leaf margins, and those that bear spots and blotches. Check if the plant doesn t have torn leaves or have been polished with a chemical to make it temporarily shine. Filtered light or a semi-shaded environment is what peace lilies need. Bright and direct sunlight could cause their leaves to get damaged. Water. No need to water too much, especially during winter. Also, do not allow the plant to have standing water. To know if you need to water your peace lily, check the soil if it is still moist. The reason is simple there are so many types of lilies fit for any occasion. Choices For new lily growers, it is a bit confusing which type you would want to grow. Some are easier to cultivate, some bloom earlier, some need the full sun, others like partial shade. The following is a short rundown of the most popular lily groups according to their horticultural classification. False lilies Many flowers that have the name lily attached to them aren't in the lily family (Liliaceae). Calla lilies and peace lilies are from a different family (Araceae). Others belong to the daffodil family (Amaryllidaceae). Lilies are different from daffodils because they don't have petals that are attached to the seed receptacles, like the daffodils. Sprouts There may be some frost yet before they can really start out growing in May. Once the sprouts are out, protect them from freezing if temperatures go below minus 5 degrees Celsius. By the middle or end of June, dwarf lily varieties are ready to bloom. Watering should be daily, depending on winds, temperature or rains. There are different nurseries and online plant retailers that sell water lilies. As mentioned, stick with retailers that is guaranteed, check with your relatives, friends and even their retailer websites for customer feedbacks about their plants. When buying water lilies, check the bottom of the leaves for pests, discolorations or any evidence, like chew marks, of being infested.