How to care for houseplants in the summer: 6 tips
In the summer, your houseplants have different needs than in the winter. Not so strange, because they are in the middle of the growing season and the circumstances are different. These are 6 things you should take into account to give your plants a nice summer.
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Most houseplants need more water in the summer than in the winter. Water evaporates faster when it is warm, especially with larger leaves. The potting soil also dries out faster, especially if your plants are in terracotta pots. Don't blindly give more water, but keep an eye on your plant. You don't want to drown your plants!
There are exceptions to this, think of Albuca spiralis . You give it little water in the summer. In this way you imitate the dry conditions where the plant occurs in nature.
Tip! Afraid of overwatering your plant? Use a (plastic) inner pot with drainage holes, so that the excess water can drain away.
The temperature is higher in the summer, which means your plants may need higher humidity. Tropical plants in particular can use a misting session. You can also choose to use a humidifier.
Most houseplants do very well outdoors in the summer. Vulnerable tropical plants are better left indoors. But an occasional rain shower and extra light do most houseplants very well. It is important that you let them acclimatize first, and do not put them outside immediately.
Just as you harden off many vegetable garden plants after mid-May, you also do this with houseplants. To prevent the leaves from scorching, you also want to gradually increase the amount of light. Then you bring them back inside in September. Keep an eye on your plants to make sure they are not bothered by aphids , (naked) slugs and caterpillars.
Do you want to keep your houseplants indoors? Your plants also like to catch a rain shower every now and then. In addition, any dust will be washed off the leaves immediately. Place them in the shade and only choose the friendly rain showers; your plants will not be happy with downpours.
In very bright sunlight, it is wise to place your plants at a window or on a windowsill a little further away from the window. Even for cacti, the summer sun can be too bright. Plants behind glass burn faster, you can recognize this by burn marks on the leaves. Dry, brown edges on the outside of the leaves can indicate a moisture deficiency. Check the roots of the plant first, before you add water. If the roots drown, your plant can also show symptoms of dehydration.
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