Looking for the best way to care for your houseplant during the winter months? Check out these common houseplants below…and how their winter care changes from everyday.
Houseplant care changes a bit for the winter months. Plants are not actively growing as much, daylight is different and the temperature and humidity in the home varies too.
Below is a list of some common houseplants (many available for sale at Culver’s) and care instructions for each focusing on winter care.
Philodendron: Medium to bright light (no direct sun). Water once a week allowing to dry between waterings. Fertilize at ½ strength if plant is actively growing.
Ferns: Medium to bright light (no direct sun). Water when soil is ever so slightly dry. Would benefit from a humidifier or from sitting in a tray of pebbles where it is raised above a shallow amount water. Fertilize at ½ strength if plant is actively growing.
Ivy: Medium to bright light (no direct sun). Water when soil is ever so slightly dry. Fertilize at ½ strength if plant is actively growing. Watch for spider mites.Cleaning the plant occasionally (either in a shower or by wiping off the leaves) will help you keep an eye out for any pest activity.
Norfolk Pine: Full, direct sun. Locate in a cooler room away from any registers. Allow plant to become dry between waterings. Do not fertilize in the winter months.
African Violets: Place in a good sunny window. Allow plant to dry between waterings and then water thoroughly with warm water. Use ½ strength fertilizer all year.
Dieffenbachia: Prefers medium to bright light. Allow plant to dry between waterings. Fertilize at ½ strength if plant is actively growing.
Visit Culver’s Greenhouse for more specific wintering tips and techniques to make your indoor plants healthy & happy!
