If you’ve ever had a plant then you know it’s pretty much like having a child or a pet in terms of how much you care for them. You want to ensure that they’re well fed and that they’re put in a safe place, and that you keep them alive for as long as you can. Many people talk to and play music for their plants, and apparently it really does make a difference. 

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If you don’t know how to care for your plants in the winter, then it’s most likely that they will die. This is why we’re going to give you a couple of tips to help you take care of your plants in the winter time. 

Adjust how much you water the plants

In the winter the plants do consume as much water, and this is because they are mostly dormant, so you need to lessen the amount of water provided, and how often you do it. The best way to tell is to check if the soil is dry- if it’s more than an inch dry, then you need to water it. It’s very important that you don’t over-water your plants because by doing do you are literally drowning them. You get the roots to grow fungi and by doing so, you’re pretty much killing them, not the cold! 

Keep them clean

Because being able to get warmth and heat through the sun’s rays are so hard during the winter time, it’s important that you keep the plant clean from the layers of dirt and dust that tend to collect on the surface. By doing so, it’s much easier for the plant to absorb what it needs from the sunlight. 

Get a humidifier

Plants require up to 50% humidity, and we know that in the winter, there’s barely any humidity at all. You should get a humidifier for your plants because this will go a long way in getting through the cold weather and winter months. Plants need the moisture from the humidity to survive, so this is an extremely important factor. If all else fails and you don’t have a humidifier, consider keeping your plants in the warmest room in the house, which will most likely be the kitchen or perhaps in the living room where there’s a fireplace on. 

Get grow lights

Winter is known for its miserly amounts of sunlight, and this is something that is essential for plants to grow. This is why it’s important that you find an alternative method to provide your plants with the light that they need. Invest in some full-spectrum bulbs and have them directed at your plants for a couple of hours every day. Ideally, for your plants to get the amount of light that they need, you should have the lights on them for between 12 to 14 hours a day.

Keep the cold out

Plants get affected by the cold weather- the cold breeze affects them in a negative way because we’ve already established that they need warmth. All the efforts that you’re making to create a warm atmosphere with lighting and humidity will go to waste if there’s a breeze coming in from anywhere. This is why you need to ensure that the doors and windows are sealed tight to not even let the smallest hint of wind get in. 

Ensuring that your plants stay alive through the whole year requires some work. And especially when it comes to the winter time and cold and gloomy weather in general, it’s important that you take the necessary precautions so that you’re well prepared. You need to make sure that you keep the tips mentioned above in mind, and also learn more about the kind of plants that you have. Different plants require different amounts of water and certain care that you need to be aware of, such as what kind of soil they use and whether they require lots of light or if they can survive with less. 

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