As the weather changes, our houseplants might need a change too. Whether it is fertilizing, repotting, moving, watering, cleaning, checking for bugs, or just giving them some extra love. Here are some tips we find helpful!
With summertime being so busy houseplants and their care might get brushed under the rug so to say. Throughout the summer it is easy to focus more on your outdoor plants or other plans you may have. With fall rolling in, it's a great opportunity to refresh and give your houseplants a little extra love.
Here is a list of things to keep in mind when caring for your houseplants!
1. Light
Most of your house plants live in your bedroom because for extra oxygen while you sleep and it gives you something pretty to look at when you wake up and before you fall asleep. But as the days get shorter there is less and less light coming from east facing windows, you may need to move your plants to south or west facing windows as that is the best option or if you don’t have a south or west facing window try grow lights!
2. Water and Watch out for Drafts
Water less in the fall and winter. As the days get shorter and colder your plants will not need as much water. Go longer in between watering and make sure the soil is on the dry side. Watch where you are placing your plants. You don’t want them sitting next to drafty windows or a heat vent or fireplace. The temperatures could be too extreme for them.
3. Fertilize Less
Your plants are becoming more dormant this time of year so they are not growing as much as they normally would. Ween them down from your normal dosage of fertilizer to match the growth and water intake of your plant.
4. Repot if Needed
Fall is not the best time to repot, but if the plant is showing signs of needing more room you might need to. If your soil is popping up out of the pot that may be a sign that the roots are growing and pushing up for more room. Or they might have roots pushing out the bottom through the holes this is another sign they may need a bigger pot!
5. Check for Bugs and Clean
As you are cleaning the leaves, check for bugs. Take a wet cloth and wipe down the leaves of your plant. This would be good to do just as much as you dust your home. Hosing your plants down in the shower or outside can help dislodge bugs and help clean the dust off.
If you find spider mites on your plant leaves while wiping them down, we recommend Neem Oil all over to help get them under control.
6. Find New Houseplants to Love
Don’t think you have enough houseplants or need a replacement for one that wasn’t looking too good? Shop our Houseplant Collection online!
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