The heat can dry up foliage far quicker than the soil and plant roots.
Placing a humidifier near parched plantsis one way to raise humidity and keep plant leaves from becoming crispy.
Cahillane explains that the humidity around houseplants rises as the water in humidity trays evaporates.
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To avoid issues, double-check to water plants more sparingly in winter and skip the fertilizer entirely.
you’re free to increase watering and start fertilizing again when you see new growth in spring.
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Cahillane recommends moving plants away from any source of blowing air since it will keep them cool and moist.
When pots are allowed to dry out, the soil can become hydrophobic, Cahillane says.
This makes water flow quickly and directly through the pot."
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This will create a microclimate with a higher humidity level and make plant care a little easier.
Grouping plants together keeps moisture concentrated around them all," Cahillane says.
