Winter Plant Care An Earth Mama’s Guide to Keeping Your Green Babies Thriving
- Lela Robinson
- Dec 19, 2024
- 2 min read
Taking care of your indoor plants in the winter ain’t too different from taking care of yourself when the weather gets cold. They need love, attention, and a little extra TLC to stay thriving through the chill. Here’s what you can do to keep them feeling good:
1. Watering – Keep It Chill
Less is more: Plants slow down in the winter, so they don’t need as much water. Feel that soil before you water — if it’s dry an inch down, go ahead, but if it's still moist, hold off.
Warm it up: Make sure your water’s at room temp, no cold water straight from the tap. That’s too much of a shock for the roots.
2. Humidity – Keep the Air Moist
Group 'em together: Plants love company! Putting them close to each other can help keep the moisture up around them, like a little plant family.
Humidifier vibes: If you’ve got a humidifier, run it, especially if you live in a dry area. Your plants will thank you.
DIY humidity tray: Get a shallow tray, fill it with pebbles and water, and sit your plants on top. As the water evaporates, it gives off a nice, moist air around them.
3. Light – Let the Sunshine In
Maximize the natural light: Let the sun do its thing! Move your plants to the sunniest spots in your house, usually near a south or west-facing window.
Grow lights: If you ain’t getting enough natural light, don’t be afraid to use a grow light. It’s like a little sun for your plants when the real thing’s not around.
4. Stay Warm – No Cold Drafts
Keep ‘em away from the cold: Don’t let your plants sit in a drafty spot. They don’t want that cold wind blowing through them. Move them away from windows and doors that let in a chill.
Insulate their roots: If they’re sitting near a cold window, wrap their pots in something cozy—like burlap, fabric, or even foam—to protect their roots from freezing up.
5. Fertilizer – Keep It Light
Don’t overfeed: In winter, your plants are on a chill, too. They don’t need as much fertilizer, so only feed ‘em once a month or even skip it altogether. Let them rest.
6. Cleanliness – Keep Them Fresh
Wipe ‘em down: Dust collects on their leaves, blocking the sunshine. Give them a gentle wipe with a damp cloth to keep ‘em clean, happy, and breathing better.
7. Pests – Keep ‘Em in Check
Look out for bugs: Winter’s when those little pests like spider mites and aphids might show up. Check your plants regularly for any signs of trouble, and treat them with some gentle insecticidal soap or a little homemade remedy like water and dish soap.
Just like you take care of your own self in the winter — with care, patience, and warmth — do the same for your plants. Give ‘em that love, and they’ll keep thriving all season long.
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