The contrast of vibrant green leaves and white blooms makes stand out, but they can quickly turn discoloured without .

While these gorgeous indoor plants are considered among the easiest houseplants for beginners, a few factors can wreak havoc on your if they are out of balance.

Peace lilies are tropical perennials that can live for many years and produce white , but this is determined by their environment, namely the temperature and humidity levels.

Graham Smith, a member of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture and horticultural expert from told Express.co.uk: "Peace lilies are usually fine with the average room temperature in your home (between 12C and 24C), but they do prefer a humid environment that mimics their natural habitat."

Discolouration, like brown patches on the leaves, is a sure-fire sign that your peace lily is not benefiting from its environment.

If this is the case, you should reconsider where the peace lily is kept indoors - particularly if your home fluctuates greatly in temperature.

Graham said: "If your peace lily has brown leaves, this suggests that it is not humid enough, and this can be rectified by standing the plant pot on a tray of damp pebbles.

"The water will slowly evaporate from the pebbles, raising the air's humidity around the plant. Alternatively, you can regularly mist or wipe the leaves with a damp cloth."

Graham warns against repotting your peace lily at all costs during winter. He said doing so in the cold months can "make the plant stressed", adding: "If you need to repot your peace lily, wait until spring when the plant is actively growing and can recover from any changes better."

Maintenance is essential after nursing your peace lily back to health, including a good watering schedule. Peace lilies do not need to be watered as much over winter.

Instead of watering the plant weekly, check the soil moisture every few days by inserting your finger a few inches into the soil.

Graham urged: "Only water if the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch, and take care not to overwater the plant, as this can cause root rot."

Location is also key. Where to keep the plant after reviving it: during winter, you should avoid placing your peace lily before a window - even if it is sunny.

This is because placing it in this location can potentially expose the plant to temperatures that are too low, as well as cold draughts that can have a detrimental effect on, and sometimes even kill the peace lily.

Avoid placing the plant too close to direct heat sources, such as radiators, as this can dry out the peace lily.

Graham suggested keeping your peace lily somewhere it will receive "bright, indirect sunlight". He added: "You can take matters into your own hands and place a grow light over the peace lily to help compensate for the shorter days and lack of light in winter."