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Peace lily houseplants are great for those looking to spruce up dim corners of their homes, not only adding a splash of and colour but also purifying the air. Pop it into a plain pot and watch as its shiny leaves and eye-catching blooms become the centre of attention.

While peace lilies are robust and tolerant, coaxing out those enviable requires a bit of know-how. A peace lily expert believes they've found the secret to getting these plants to "bloom faster than ever". On the UK group, a lady shared that after treating her peace lily with a common kitchen leftover, she saw a bloom appear in record time.

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Jane Keane excitedly posted: "I couldn't be happier with my peace lily this morning. Since using banana peels on it, the plant has a new lease of life.

"New blooms have appeared faster than I've ever seen them grow before. I've even started to use them on my two orchids and it works great."

The green-fingered guru also uploaded a 'before' snap of the unflowered peace lily alongside an 'after' shot showcasing a magnificent white bloom emerging from the foliage.

The magic behind this trick might lie in the fact that banana skins supply the peace lily with essential nutrients for blooming.

Lawn care specialists highlight that potassium is crucial for peace lilies, particularly aiding in flower production, reports .

They suggest that without sufficient potassium, a peace lily is "unlikely to produce flowers". The experts point out that peace lily aficionados can solve this issue by feeding their plants with a "potassium-rich fertiliser" or by "adding some banana peels or eggshells" into the soil to boost its richness.

Banana peels are recognised for their aid in flourishing not only peace lilies but also several horticulturists maintain they do wonders for orchids too.

As Mark Curran from the Heavenly Orchids blog and renowned orchid care specialist states, banana skins are loaded with nutrients like potassium, calcium and phosphorus, making them a top-notch organic fertiliser.

He advises creating a nutrient-packed banana peel tea by letting fresh banana skins steep in water for a couple of days before mixing it with more water at a ratio of 1:4 and serving up this nourishing concoction.

Or, green-thumbed enthusiasts can sun dry sliced-up banana peel for a pair of days, then grind the crispy bits into a fine fertiliser dust that can be applied directly to the plant's base.

Beyond these nutrient-dense tips, conditions like bright yet indirect sunlight are crucial for ensuring your peace lily blooms astoundingly.

Direct sunshine might be a bit harsh and burn the leaves while insufficient light can suppress flowering - so positioning near a north or east-facing window with mild light is the ticket.

If daylight is scarce, ponder over deploying a grow lamp for an extra luminous boost.