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The phrase less is more is appropriate when it comes to winter houseplant care.
Reduce Watering
One of the biggest killers of houseplants in the winter is overwatering.
Test the soil regularly with your finger rather than watering on a strict schedule.
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Hold off watering if the soil feels moist right to the top.
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Miss Out Misting
Don’t make thehouseplant humidity mistakeof misting leaves.
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This commonly shared humidity hack is unlikely to have anything but a minor, short-term effect.
Avoid Extreme Fluctuations in Temperatures
Sudden extreme changes in temperatures will stress your houseplants.
Warning
Don’t let your plants' foliage press against cold windows.
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This can quickly result inhouseplant leaf drop.
Stick with fertilizing during the active growing season in the spring and summer months.
This will allow them to take advantage of as much natural light as possible.
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A dust buildup on your plant’s foliage can prevent it from absorbing available light effectively.
