How to Keep Your Indoor Plants Alive<br />During the Winter Months.<br />For humans, winter months mean chilly<br />weather, cozy blankets and hot cocoa. .<br />For plants, the combination of low<br />temperatures and less sunlight means a<br />more difficult environment to thrive in. .<br />Here are five tips to help your<br />indoor plants stay alive this winter. .<br />1. Plants are sensitive to air temperatures, so<br />you'll need to help them find their perfect balance. .<br />Move plants away from doors and windowsills to<br />protect them from cold air, but also keep them away from<br />sources of heat, such as fireplaces, radiators and vents. .<br />2. The majority of houseplants go “dormant” in the<br />winter months, meaning they need less water. .<br />Continue your normal watering schedule, but<br />reduce the amount of water you give them<br />somewhere in the 25-50 percent range. .<br />3. To protect your plants from low humidity<br />and keep them in the 50-60 percent range,<br />invest in a humidifier. .<br />If you don’t have one, put your plants in<br />the most humid rooms of your home, which is<br />usually the kitchen or bathroom.<br />4. Make sure your plants stay clean and dust-free<br />so they can more effectively photosynthesize.<br />Use a handheld sprayer to give their leaves a<br />gentle shower or wipe them with a damp towel.<br />5. Make sure your plants are getting plenty of sunlight<br /> by rotating their positions around as needed.<br />Consider investing in grow lamp if there<br />isn’t enough natural sunlight available
