Guide to Take Good Care of Your Plants in Winters
In addition to being attractive to the eye, adding plants to your home and garden can serve other reasons including purifying the air by absorbing toxins and generating oxygen. A little greenery can improve the aesthetics of your home and the air quality, creating a healthier environment. However, you can only take use of these advantages if you take good care of your plants, particularly in harsh weather.
We discussed summer gardening advice that will help shield your plants from sunburn and decay in one of our earlier blogs. This time, we've provided you with some advice on how to take care of indoor plants during the winter.
There is no disputing that the winter season may be challenging for both humans and plants. Reduced temperatures, a lack of sunlight, and the dryness of the air are a few factors that could harm or, in the worst situation, kill your plants. As a result, it will be helpful to have a few ideas and tactics at the ready to shield your plants from the cold weather.
WINTERING CARE FOR HOUSEPLANTS
In order to ensure that your plants survive the winter and thrive, you will need to give them a little more care. You must take the following actions:
CHANGE THE WATERING PROCESS
Plants develop very slowly and can go dormant during the winter. They don't require frequent watering during the season because of this. Regularly watering your plants, as you would in the summer or other seasons, is a mistake since it stunts growth and causes the roots to rot.
Plants develop more slowly during the winter because, as was already explained, they need less water to be hydrated. Even though the top layer of soil may dry up before it should, this is not the appropriate sign that your plant needs water. You can determine whether or not to water your plants by probing a few inches deeper in the soil. Some plants, such as succulents and cacti, have thick stems and leaves that can retain water and withstand drought. Even little moisture is needed for their growth and maintenance of health.
CHECK THE MOISTURE LEVEL
Indoors and in the winter, the air is dry. If you use any heating devices, such as heaters, the air becomes even dryer. Plants require moisture in the air, and a humidity level closer to 50% is ideal for houseplants. While thin-leaved plants need more moisture to survive, thick-leaved plants can tolerate lower humidity levels.
To enhance the air's humidity, use these techniques:
Humidifiers: Placing them closer to the plants will provide them the necessary moisture in the air if you use humidifiers in your houses during the winter.
Plant Classification: Only a tiny amount of water is transpired by plants through their leaves. In order to establish a microclimate around your plants, gather them together if you have more than a few of them. This will make effective use of evaporating water.
Misting: is a short-term technique to wet the leaves. If you choose to spritz water on the leaves, you will have to do so repeatedly and at irregular intervals. The water will be able to evaporate but the leaves will remain moist.
Placing plants in humid areas: Because they absorb moisture from showers and boiling water, bathrooms and kitchens are generally more humid than other rooms. For the best moisture, place your plants in these spots if you have extra room.
CONTROL OF TEMPERATURE
The majority of indoor plants love warm, tropical climates and do well in temperatures ranging from 18 to 26 degrees Celsius during the day and 10 to 18 degrees Celsius at night. Knowing the ideal temperature for their survival can help you avoid stunting their growth by keeping them in hot or cold environments. Your plants should always be placed far from heaters and other electrical appliances that produce heat, such ovens and refrigerators.
CHANGE PLACES FOR SUNLIGHT
Days in winter are brief. We receive fewer hours of sunlight as a result. However, as photosynthesis can only take place in sunshine, plants need a certain amount of natural light to survive, as we all know. You should think about moving your plants if you have them placed in areas of your home where they might not receive enough sunlight.
Your plants might do better in the cold by moving them to a more sunny location where they can get more light. To guarantee that there is the most possible exposure to light, don't forget to clean the windows on the inside as well as the outside. Your indoor plants' leaves will absorb sunlight more effectively if you mist or water them so that the dust falls off.
Pro tip: Be sure to rotate the container a few degrees at regular intervals to ensure that the plant's entire surface and all of its leaves receive enough sunshine.
DON'T FORGET TO CHECK THE DIET OF YOUR PLANT LIFE
Since many plants fall dormant in the winter, some of your indoor plants may also go through this natural process and sprout new leaves in the spring. Even if they don't, they will only grow minimally until the following season. You can restart fertilizing when there are indications of fresh development, such as leaves and buds. However, to get them through the season, just stick to necessities like water, humid air, and sunlight.
Along with this, you must carefully watch your plants for any spider webs or other pests and take action right away to get rid of the problem. Keep in mind that too much of anything is bad. Make sure you are not killing plants with kindness when taking care of them in the winter. Another method to protect your plants from injury is to prune them; by eliminating sick branches, leaves, and buds, you may extend the life of your plants.
This brings us to the end of our tutorial on winter maintenance for indoor plants. Please read our writings on the best indoor plants for better air and the finest gardening advice for healthy plants.For further seasonal advice, read our winter home maintenance checklist.
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