No, the sun isn't always your plants' friend—sometimes it's more like that acquaintance who stays around too long. If you want your houseplants to look like something straight out of an Instagram story (and not a desert documentary) this summer, follow these tried-and-true tips for watering your plants.
Room plants they are not just decor – they are living souls (well, almost) that require different care in summer than in winter. How to water plants in summer? If you leave them on the same regimen as in January, don't be surprised if they show you brown leaves and passive-aggressively wilted stems. And since we're not here to create plant drama, let's listen to what the British gardening star advises Kate Turner.
How to water plants in summer?
1. Summer is not the time for sunny holidays by the window
If you bravely placed your plants on the windowsill in the winter to catch those three rays of sunshine a week, move them now. The summer sun can be uncompromising – a bit like UV rays on unprotected skin. Turner warns that the majority Although houseplants love the sun, they experience it directly as "burning with an iron".
Symptom? Brown spots on the leaves and scorched tips. And this is not a new type of pattern that you would want.
2. Water – with your head, not with a bucket
Plants do drink more in the summer, but that doesn't mean you have to give them a daily spa bath. Turner advises some basic detective work: finger in the ground, at least two inches deep. If it's still damp, wait. Otherwise, you risk overwatering, mold, and plant failure.
3. Non-shocking water – room temperature, please
Have you ever tried a cold shower in the middle of winter? Well, that's how plants feel when you water them with ice water from the tap. Use room temperature water, and if you're really committed to your plant roommates, treat them to filtered water or even rainwaterYes, pampering is a trend in botany too.
4. Don't forget the leaves – they're not just there for decoration
Some plants, such as ferns and orchids, crave extra moisture – not just in their roots, but also on their leaves. Misting is therefore a mandatory ritual that could be safely classified as “relaxing care.”
5. Food = happy plant
In summer and spring, plants not only need water, but also a little vitamin treat. If you are not sure how much fertilizer to add, use a smart rule of thumb: half dose every two weeksToo much fertilizer and the plant will grow nervously in all directions – too little and it will be desperately waiting for better times.
Plants are not something to be taken for granted in the summer – they require care, attention, and a pinch of understanding. In return, you'll get a green oasis that even a Balinese resort would envy.
