House plant care in winter »Healthy through the dark season

The location: bright and not too warm

In general, indoor plants should be in as bright a place as possible during the winter months. If you cannot guarantee that the plants have sufficient light, the use of special plant lamps is recommended.

Modern LED lights hardly consume any electricity and at the same time have a high light output. You can also connect this to a timer so that the lighting time can be regulated as required.

Put plants in a cool place

Many indoor plants do not tolerate a location directly above the heater. You shed the leaves here and there is a risk of pest infestation. You should therefore overwinter sensitive plants in a little heated room.

Increase humidity

Heating air is very dry, and not only humans feel it. Spray your houseplants daily with water that is low in lime. This increases the humidity and at the same time reduces the natural evaporation of the plants.

It is even better to have the flower pots in large ones Clay granules to provide filled coasters. The material stores the water and continuously releases moisture into the environment without the risk of waterlogging. Alternatively, you can use room humidifiers that are hung on the heater or set up an indoor fountain.

Watering and fertilizing

Many houseplants require less water in winter than in summer. Therefore, only water when necessary, when the top layer of the earth feels dry. There is no fertilization at all in winter.

Pests and diseases

• Check your houseplants for pest infestations at least once a week.
• Sticky coverings, pale leaves or a fading leaf color in places indicate undesirable guests.
• Place plants with these symptoms away from other plants so that the parasites cannot spread.
• Treat with a suitable preparation.