Need To Know How To Care Houseplants If Feel Chill Or Dry

ONE:  If it feels like we rarely see the sun in the winter, that’s because it sets earlier, is lower in the sky, and is often covered with clouds. Make sure your houseplants are getting enough light during this time. Most plants will adjust to the seasonal change in their current spot, while others might need to be moved closer to their light source, the window, to receive more light. If plants are visibly leaning towards the window, gradually rotate them every few days to help them straighten out. If plants have spindly new growth, move them closer to the sill. You can also consider adding supplemental lighting to your space with a grow light.

TWO: Be Mindful of the Temperature

An extreme change in temperature, or draft of cold or warm air, can cause indoor plants, used to somewhat stable conditions, to stress out. Keep your plants away from open windows and front doors, as well as heating units and radiators (which can quickly dry them out). Some plants are more sensitive to the cold than others but if you’re feeling the chill, chances are, your plants are too. Most common varieties of houseplants prefer temps around 75°F.

THREE: Embrace Dormancy

Feel sleepy in winter? Plants do too—thanks to shorter days and less sun. Many plants even go into a state of dormancy or semi-dormancy in the winter months. And since plants only take up water based on the amount of light they receive, this will change how much you should water your plants. You will find yourself watering less often than you did in the spring/summer growing season. For most plants, you will want to wait until the potting soil has dried out completely before watering again. You can also wait for visible signs of thirst to show like wrinkling leaves for succulents or drooping stems for tropicals, paired with dry soil.