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If your plants have been looking sad lately, it’s probably because they are.
Unfortunately, we’re not the only living things that suffer throughseasonal depression.
Our plants get just as sun-starved as we do during the long, cold, dark winter months.
But, according to Erin Marino, director of marketing at The Sill, this is completely normal.
Winter isn’t the time when plants have to thrive; it’s their season of rest and dormancy.
Soil inindoor plantswill also dry out during the winter if the humidity in your house is low.
Unfortunately, when the heat kicks on, the air inside our homes dries out even more.
Between 30% and 50% humidity is the ideal range.
The most obvious might be to get a humidifier, of which there is a wide variety.
you’re able to also start by simply grouping your plants together.
Pro-tip: The more plants grouped together, the better.
If you use this as an excuse to add more plants to your collection, we won’t judge.
Boiling water on the stove or in a crock pot can also help add humidity to the air.
Checking, thankfully, is easy.
you might always stick a finger into the potting mix about an inch or two to feel the soil.
Water that’s too cold can shock a plant’s roots.
To help get your plants the light they need, you have a few different options.
According toThe Spruce, south- or west-facing windows will probably get the best all-day sunshine.
Ideally, houseplants are kept in temperatures between 65 degrees and 75 degrees Fahrenheit with little fluctuations.
Bigger pots can also keep your plants warm, but experts don’t recommend repotting during the winter.
