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03 October 2022

Indoor plant care tips for fall

Written by Ambius
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The fall means leaves, football, pumpkin patches, and hayrides. Outside we see nature change and ready itself for the winter. We enjoy the beauty of the colors in the trees and marvel at the changing of the seasons.

The fall also means there will be shorter days ahead and colder weather which will result in less sunlight and drier air indoors. These changes, although small, can have an impact on indoor plants.

For the most part, the way you care for your houseplants or office plants will remain unchanged in the fall as compared to summer, spring or winter. However, there are a few things about interior plants to keep in mind as we enter autumn. Read on for some expert tips to help keep your plants healthy this fall!

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4 plant care tips for the fall

1. Always check the soil moisture and water the plants accordingly.

The change in sunlight and temperature indoors in the fall can affect some plants. Temperatures often change indoors at this time of year when we turn heaters on. By checking the soil, you can identify if your plants need more/less water. As always, you should research your specific plant species for suggested watering levels.

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2. Use a humidifier in the same room where your plants are located.

Higher humidity is very beneficial for interior plants. When plants are in environments with higher humidity they can store water for longer periods of time. Low humidity can cause the tips of plants to turn brown, requiring increased leaf trimming.

3. Fill a tray (like a cookie sheet, etc.) with pebbles and water to put underneath the plants.

As water evaporates from the pebbles, it will rise up to the plants, increasing humidity in their immediate surroundings.

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4. If it works with the layout of your space, group plants close together.

Plants release water into the air which increases humidity directly around them to benefit other plants nearby. The one caveat with grouping plants together is if your plants are experiencing problems with disease or plant pests as this will further exasperate the issues. Be sure to monitor them for any potential problems.

 

For more tips and plant care pointers, visit the Plant Doctor section on our site.

Ambius

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