Fall Care for Your Houseplants

By giving your houseplants a little extra care this fall, you will see big results for months to come. As the days become shorter and the weather becomes cooler, there are several factors that will affect the health of your houseplants. As the light intensity changes, change the location of your houseplants to ensure that they receive adequate light exposure. As you turn up the heat in your house, make sure your plants are not placed directly over or under a vent, as warm air will quickly dry them out.

 

Most indoor plants will have a change in growth habit during the fall months. Many go into a rest period, reducing their watering needs. Depending on the plants needs, it is still very important to water your plants thoroughly, but not as often. While you reduce watering, you will also need to reduce fertilizing. Green foliage plants may be fertilized once every three months; flowering plants once every month.

 

Humidity may be the most crucial part of caring for your houseplants in the fall, yet is one of the easiest problems to correct. Place a humidity tray under your plants, or a humidifier amongst them, to provide consistent humidity around them. By providing a little extra care at this time of year, you will be able to keep your houseplants looking good and in excellent condition.