Taking Care of Houseplants During the Summer Time

Summers can pose a challenge to indoor plants as well. High temperatures, dust, poor light and humidity also make the environment harsh. Nevertheless, summer periods represent as well as a chance to consider your home plants.

First of all, move your houseplants outside into an area that gets filtered light, which means sunlight is filtered by trees or other structures. You may want to have them under a shade tree on your patio or near a covered porch, it suits them perfectly.

Utilize a hose to wash the leaves, carefully and to make, sure not to dislodge any clumps of dirt.

The leaves will have a droppings of insects if not cleaned properly. If laundering with only a little water doesn’t fulfill the purpose, you can rub the leaves with a damp cloth. A few drops of the mild soap in the water bowl can provide the much-needed formula to lift tough dust particles. Make sure to rinse the leaves with fresh water after applying soapy water so as not to affect them.

When splashing water, direct it between the layers of leaf and don’t forget the root ball. It aids movement of salt built-up in soil. Before you start, make sure your compost is thoroughly leached (based on the instructions on the label). Besides, carefully look for any pests and other ills. it is better to treat them by a houseplant insecticide, if necessary. To avert reoccurrence of the pests and at the same time assist in feeding the plants, make use of Plant Food Plus Insect Control Spikes.

Next, when plants are dry, transfer them back inside. On the other hand, most gardeners prefer to expose them for a few days up to a few weeks, even more if the plant is constantly getting hard times. Subconsciously, we are impacted by the fresh outdoor air as it refreshes us.

You’ll only need to pay attention to watering and fertilizing them often during this period.