To encourage your houseplant to bloom “continuously”, it is important to meet its lighting, watering and feeding conditions.

When it comes to feeding, peace lilies aren’t too hungry, but they do require nutrients to grow well.

Plant expert Hannah Rowson at J.Parkers said: “Banana skins are a fantastic homemade fertiliser, but you can use any balanced fertiliser.

“The general rule of thumb is to fertilise your plants once every two to three waterings in spring and summer and reduce this back to as low as once every four waterings when the growing season is over in autumn and winter.

“However, this all depends entirely on the condition of your plant. If it is growing fast, you can give it a bit more plant food.”

You can make banana peel fertiliser for peace lilies using a variety of different methods, including soaking, boiling and baking.

1. Soaking

Start by cutting the peels into small pieces and placing them in a jar or bucket with water.

Seal the jar tightly and soak the peels for up to a week, stirring them occasionally, the peels should soften and release nutrients into the water.

When you’re ready to use, dilute the banana water with five parts fresh water and water the houseplant.

Repeat this process once a week using your banana water during the flowering season to see peace lilies bloom.

2. Boiling

After soaking, you can boil the banana peels for around 30 to 45 minutes to break down any remaining fibres.

Boiling may help to increase potassium levels in the water which is a key nutrient for flower production.

If your peace lily lacks potassium, it’s unlikely to produce any flowers, so this may be the ideal method for you.

3. Baking

Wash the banana peels and then bake them low and slow for three hours. It’s best to keep your oven as low as possible to avoid burning the peels.

They can then be ground up into a powder, and stored in an airtight container when ready for sprinkling on or in the soil.