Many people do not realize that house plants need extra care in the winter. Some plants may go dormant for a short while but others just need a little TLC.
If your house plant lives in a sunny window, you may want to move it 6″ from the window. One touch of your fingers to that window glass will tell you just how cold it is outside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Any leaves in constant contact with that cold will not do well at all. Your house plants can be decimated by a cold draft as well.
The air in your house becomes dry in the winter from running your heater. Doesn’t your own skin feel a little dry? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The answer is not to water more often although you may need to do that also. The real answer is to mist the plant at least once a day. Fuzzy leaves, such as the African Violet, can be dusted with a small paint brush. Hanging plants like the beautiful Spider do well with a monthly shower to clean their leaves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Make sure you use a gentle spray of water. Philodendron leaves can be cleaned with a solution of milk and water – very light on the milk. It will make the leaves shine. If you don’t have space for a pan, set out some decorative vases filled with water. You may just find that your own skin is feeling a little less dry. Without the natural interaction that outside plants get, house plants can become impacted in the dirt.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Many people do not realize that house plants need extra care in the winter. Some plants may go dormant for a short while but others just need a little TLC. If your house plant lives in a sunny window, you may want to move it 6″ from the window. One touch of your fingers to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":8752,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":""},"categories":[64],"tags":[128,854],"yoast_head":"\n
It is important that your house plant leaves are clean.
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Before you start misting those plants, be sure you gently dust the leaves. Smooth leaves can be dusted with a soft cloth – no furniture polish please. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plants breathe through their leaves and a layer of dust can be suffocating. Plants really should have their leaves dusted at least once a week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have the space try putting a layer of rock in a pan – an old cake pan or pizza pan – fill the pan with water and set your house plants on top of the rocks. Instant humidity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Check the light your house plant is receiving. Days are shorter and you may need to supplement with artificial light if your plants are looking a little SAD.
All plants need a resting period so stop the fertilizer for a couple of months. Trim off any yellowing leaves.
Now is also a good time to start thinking about new pots for the spring. You don’t want a root bound plant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n