In winter, the care of indoor plants is crucial, as the conditions in the apartment change. How often to water them? What should the temperature be? Watering indoor plants during this period requires special attention.
Watering indoor plants it can be real art. Maintaining health and beauty indoor plants, especially in the winter months, requires thoughtful and flexible care.
The leaves of indoor plants that decorate our home can turn yellow for various reasons, but it is proper watering key to preventing this problem.
To ensure successful care indoor plants in winter it is necessary to follow it consistently watering guidelines, which adapt to the different conditions in which the plants reside. From the brightness and temperature of the room to the specific requirements of individual plant species, it is important to understand how to create an optimal environment for their growth.
S proper care, we can achieve that they will retain freshness and lush flowering even in the colder months.
Tips for caring for and watering indoor plants!
How do you water indoor plants? Photo: Kevin Malik / PexelsRegular watering of indoor plants
Regular watering is key to maintaining healthy vegetation. Make sure that the soil is not too wet, but only moderately moist. Plants that are placed in cooler areas in winter require less watering.
Pay attention to light and temperature
A bright and warm place requires more frequent watering, but be careful that the soil does not become too wet. Flowers placed in cooler areas in winter need less water.
The right water
For watering, use water without limescale, at room temperature. Plants that bloom in winter will need a bit more moisture, such as cyclamen, azaleas and similar species.
Keep them beautiful, without yellowed leaves. Photo: Feey/UnsplashWatch out for dormant plants
Plants that are resting in winter need less watering. It is enough to keep the soil moderately moist. This is especially true for cacti, philadendrons, sanseverias and dieffenbachias, except for the water palm, which requires abundant watering throughout the year.
Special care for some plants
The tree of life, benjamin and fern will all benefit from regular watering.
Temperature and humidity
Maintain the optimum temperature between 15 and 20 degrees Celsius for indoor flowers. In apartments with central heating, plants need additional moisture. Place shallow containers of water next to the pots to evaporate moisture, but be sure to remove excess water after watering to prevent root rot.
