How often to water indoor plants in winter is a little different than other times of year.
Get it right with these must-know tips.
Bob Stefko
Exactly how much and how often towater indoor plants in wintercan be tricky to figure out.
Credit:Bob Stefko
This causes plant growth to slow, but it also reduces the amount of water and fertilizer plants need.
Even if plants are kept undergrow lights, they still generally need less water in winter.
Of course,tropical plantsneed more water than succulents and cacti.
If the soil still feels damp after a week, dont water again.
This is especially true in winter when plants absorb water at a slower rate.
Winter Watering Tips
Finetuning your watering schedule is just one way to avoid issues like root rot.
Use a Moisture Meter
Testing the soil with your finger before watering can help you avoid overwatering your plants.
Keep Plant Leaves Dry
Houseplants can be watered using overhead watering or bottom watering.
Fertilizer is often unnecessary at this time of the year because plants doing much growing.
Boost Humidity
Low humidity levels and underwatering can both cause plant leaves to turn brown and crispy.
You may also notice that potting mixes stay wet long after watering.
