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Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air which plays a very important role in the growth and health of indoor plants. The air in the home should contain moisture levels between 50% and 60% to benefit most plants.
The amount of moisture in the air affects the health of houseplants because plants lose water through the pores in their leaves and stems.
During winter, rooms are usually overheated from forced-air-heat.
The drier the air, the more rapid the water loss--especially those with thin leaves.
The plant will wilt, the tips of the leaves will turn
brown, and flowers will not develop properly.
Hygrometers
are moisture measuring instruments that give direct readings of the
indoor air. It is low when the air is dry, and most indoor plants need
at least 25% or higher to survive. Cacti and succulents can exist with
levels as low as 10%.
The Smartro SC42 Indoor Digital Hygrometer, with large, easy-to-read color LCD screen that displays accurate humidity readings with precision, is a great option for growing plants indoors. |
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The Smartro SC42 Indoor Digital Hygrometer, with large, easy-to-read color LCD screen that displays accurate humidity readings with precision, is a great option for growing plants indoors.
1. Pebble Trays - Moisture can be added to the air when water evaporates from the pebble tray. Place the plants on a drainage tray
filled with pebbles. Keep the tray filled with water, but never let it
reach the bottom of the pot or the roots will rot from lack of air.
2. Humidity Trays
- These trays make things simple and worry-free when it comes to improving
the air for your indoor plants. They allow you to place your plants in
the pot with drain holes on grids to the collect the overflow in the
tray when you water. When the excess water evaporates, moisture is added
to the air.
3. Mist Plants Daily - You can spray plants with a fine mist of warm water to increase the air moisture. Be careful not to spray African violets because their leaves will rot if kept wet. This should be done early in the day so that plants will be dry by night, lessening the chance of contracting diseases.
4. Group Plants - Plants help each other when you group them together because they give off moisture.
5. Humidifier
- You can increase the air moisture by attaching the device to the
heating or ventilating system in the home for the whole house or you can
get a portable one just for a room.
6. Indoor Water Fountains- Add moisture to the air with the soothing, relaxing sound of a cascading waterfall while adding beauty and elegance to your decor.
We humans thrive better, too, when the air contains moisture.