How to Keep Your Indoor Plants Alive
During the Winter Months.
For humans, winter months mean chilly
weather, cozy blankets and hot cocoa. .
For plants, the combination of low
temperatures and less sunlight means a
more difficult environment to thrive in. .
Here are five tips to help your
indoor plants stay alive this winter. .
1. Plants are sensitive to air temperatures, so
you'll need to help them find their perfect balance. .
Move plants away from doors and windowsills to
protect them from cold air, but also keep them away from
sources of heat, such as fireplaces, radiators and vents. .
2. The majority of houseplants go “dormant” in the
winter months, meaning they need less water. .
Continue your normal watering schedule, but
reduce the amount of water you give them
somewhere in the 25-50 percent range. .
3. To protect your plants from low humidity
and keep them in the 50-60 percent range,
invest in a humidifier. .
If you don’t have one, put your plants in
the most humid rooms of your home, which is
usually the kitchen or bathroom.
4. Make sure your plants stay clean and dust-free
so they can more effectively photosynthesize.
Use a handheld sprayer to give their leaves a
gentle shower or wipe them with a damp towel.
5. Make sure your plants are getting plenty of sunlight
by rotating their positions around as needed.
Consider investing in grow lamp if there
isn’t enough natural sunlight available