Many houseplants are not difficult to care for and can live for many years, if taken care of correctly. Plants can suffer from problems if they are placed in the wrong environment. To prevent damage, experts recommend that houseplant owners control the temperature in which their plants are kept.
Kate Lindley, Product Manager at Baby Bio, Britain’s iconic houseplant feed and care products brand, exclusively told Express.co.uk how the winter is a “stressful environment” for indoor plants as they are constantly battling with extreme temperatures.
She said: “Most houseplants sit happily on our windowsills throughout the spring and summer, however in winter this can be a very stressful environment for plants, battling between the heat of radiators below and the draught coming through the windows.
“As a general rule, plants don’t like being too warm or too cold.
“Any extreme temperatures from central heating and fires or draughts can cause damage.”
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“Remember to give them a gentle but regular mist using tepid water, too.”
Misting plants can reduce humidity and help to avoid overwatering.
The expert added: “Grouping plants together can also help increase humidity levels and prevent that dreaded winter crisp!”
Indoor plants can be kept healthy by raising the humidity.