Houseplant Winter Survival Guide
If the winter weather is getting to you, just imagine how your plant feels. As a plant owner, it’s your job to care for your plant all year long. Plants don’t always survive the winter due to the changes in our homes with heating and the drop in temperature. Follow these tips to proactively get ahead of the cold’s touch on your plant.
Tips to Keep Your Plant Healthy All Year
- Move Plants Away from Cold Window Sills
Ever notice how even with the heat on, the area of your house by the windows is always a bit colder? Your plants definitely notice. Keep your plants a bit further away from the chill of the windowsill while still making sure it’s in direct sunlight. 2. Adjust Your Watering Schedule
In the winter, less water is required to fuel your plant. That’s because the exposure your plant gets to sunlight is shorter. Sunlight can evaporate the water from your plants, so more sun equals more water and less sun equals less water. 3. Boost Humidity
Plants, especially tropical varieties, love humidity. The winter can lower the humidity in the air and your heater can drain any remaining humidity in the room right out. Boost the humidity in your house by investing in a humidifier. Your plant and skin will thank you. 4. Keep Leaves Clean
Not only is the dust sitting on your plant’s leaves not aesthetically pleasing to look at, but it can also harm the plant’s health. This thin layer of dust on your plant’s leaves can block the plant’s access to sunlight and prevent your plant from photosynthesizing. Your plant already loses a ton of sunlight in the winter, don’t let it lose more from dust accumulation.
Care for Your Plant All Year
You may find that your plant thrives in the summer without much intervention from yourself. The true trials and tribulations of a plant owner come in the winter. Follow these tips and your plant will stay strong throughout the cold months.
