We all start preparing in anticipation of winter like replacing our wardrobes with winter coats. Just like you your plants may as well need a little love. Here are some tips or more precisely reminders, from Foliage World for your indoor plants that’ll help them enjoy the winter time.
Cut Down on Watering
As we approach winter it is important to cut down on watering and fertilization. The heat isn’t strong enough to evaporate water. Also, the growth of most plants is stagnant during this time. If you see your plants growing even during winter you can continue to fertilize by cutting down the proportions to half . Instead of scheduled watering, you can water them when they are dry. It is better to under water your plants than to overwater them.
Move Plants Closer to Windows
During the winter the sunlight hits at a shallow angle and hence not harsh. Further the days are short. To maximize the light your plants receive move them close to the windows. Moving plants to southern facing windows would also be desirable as they would receive sunlight throughout the day.
Clean Windows & Leaves
Clean windows will permit maximum light transmission. Clean leaves will enable a more efficient photosynthesis process for plants to survive, if not thrive. Nonetheless, you can use your plants as an excuse to clean your home 😉
Move Plants away from the Vent
Plants do not like dry hot air. It may affect its growth and can potentially harm them. The sudden change in temperature affects your plants. To avoid this, it’s better to move your plants at least 3 feets away from the air vents.
Thank you for taking out time and reading this far. Foliage World wishes you the best to you and your plants. At Foliage World we encourage and enable people to grow and care for their Indoor Plants. To learn more about Plant Care tips and our future posts you can visit our website or follow us on Instagram or Facebook. We assure you to keep our plant notes concise and should only take 3 minutes to read.