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26.05.2024 - 21:43 / thespruce.com / Sarah Lyon
Your indoor plants bring you tons of joy all of the time, so you'll want to make sure that they're thriving during each season of the year. With summer soon approaching, we spoke with plant experts to gather their top five tips for caring for green friends during the warm weather months.
Below, you'll find their insights regarding summertime watering, fertilizing, propagating, and much more. We guarantee you'll learn something new that will help you become the best plant parent possible.
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It may seem counterintuitive, but actually, taking your indoor plants outdoors can be good for their health. So if you're fortunate to have access to a backyard, patio, or balcony, go on and make the most of it.
«Most plants will absolutely adore a summer vacation outside in a shaded spot, and show you their appreciation with a ton of lush, healthy new growth,» Justin Hancock, Costa Farms horticulturist, says.
Hancock explains that shaded areas outdoors are way more light-filled than the inside of your house and offer more humidity and warmth, too.
No outdoor space? No problem. There are other ways to provide your indoor plants with more humidity. One way is misting your plants regularly or placing them on trays filled with pebbles and water, Gabby Santiago, who is a plant care specialist at Rooted, says.
You can even purchase a humidifier and place that near your plants, she adds.
Go ahead and take your humidifier out of the closet. While you're not personally relying on it during the summer months, your plants will definitely appreciate being positioned near it to enjoy the extra dose of humidity that they crave.
Plants that don't so well with tons of sun deserve special care in the summertime as well.
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