Have you ever wondered why many inside plants die quickly? Much of the answer is in the nature of the environment. With a few exceptions, most indoor plants need humid environments to grow and survive healthily. Unfortunately, in places with hot or very cold climates, air conditioners and heaters do not help plants much. Other factors that dry out can be air currents from doors and windows that are generated inside a house.
To counteract this damage, it is possible to humidify the air and for this there are some tips to take into account.
On the one hand and as far as possible, that is to say when the weather is good, the inside plants they must be taken outside. On the other hand, if it is not possible to locate them outdoors, you have the option of buying an electric humidifier in order to generate humidity in the environment.
If for weather reasons you must use heaters, radiators or air conditioners, another homemade and inexpensive way to moisten the environment is by placing containers with a little water on top of the heat radiators.
Overwatering or lack of light are also causes of dryness and it also influences if the plants are near heat sources such as stoves or kitchen ovens.
To increase the humidity around the plant you can place the pots on a container that has stones underneath with some water avoiding that the water touches the pot.
With these practical tips, your indoor plants will never feel a lack of moisture. Successes!
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