Archive for July, 2010
July 26th, 2010 | 
Author: We will take a look at the topic of indoor plants and humidity in the following article. This will be a good starting point to further your knowledge about house plants.
We believe that gardening with house plants is a matter of observation, with a little help, such as can be seen with this article on the subject of humidity and house plants. Simply explained, relevant help. This is more similar information easily found elsewhere on this site. Please feel free to share this information, using the buttons below.
Most plants need humid air in order to thrive. That’s because the pores through which they breathe lose most of their moisture when the surrounding air is dry, a loss that the plant can’t always replace through the water its roots absorb.
The thinner the leaf, the greater its need for humidity. Thick, leathery, or waxy leaves, or those covered with hair, are usually relatively immune to dry air.
If you follow these few tips for indoor plants and humidity levels, you will have a beautiful and healthy collection of indoor plants.
Though high humidity is rarely found in most houses, it is always good to keep an eye out for a plant that is being affected by high humidity. If you notice rot, mildew or mould, it is time to get some ventilation in the area, or else lose your precious indoor plants.
Some of the signs of low humidity are brown leaves, wilting and buds dropping. Low humidity is particularly prevalent during the winter months, especially if it is cold and the house is heated.
The best-known method of increasing air humidity is spraying houseplants with warm water. Unfortunately, this is not terribly efficient, since the humidity provided dissipates rapidly. To efficiently raise humidity by spraying, repeat the process several times a day.
If you have many small pots of plants or flowers, make a large tray and fill it with marbles or pebbles. This will keep the pots above the water and the evaporating water will raise the humidity around the plants.
Contrary to high humidity, low humidity could also adversely affect the plants by sapping them of their water content faster than they can replenish it. Do not keep to a schedule to water plants. Check the soil in the pot before adding water. Water when you feel it is necessary not because it is time to water the plants.
Use a mixture of soil and a wetting-agent that will hold water for longer periods, there are readily available wetting-agents, at most garden centers. A high sand mixture will allow water to drain out far too easily.
For low humidity, install an electric humidifier to raise the humidity level and a dehumidifier, if the humidity level is too high.
In the end, following this advice for indoor plants and humidity levels, you will notice that you have healthier plants.
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