how often to water indoor plants in winter

For most house plants, reduce watering to once every fortnight. For succulents, only water every two to three weeks, and for cacti, stop watering entirely. The exception is winter-flowering plants, such as Christmas cacti and poinsettias, which need watering whenever the compost feels dry.

1. How often should I water my indoor plants in winter?
2. How do you take care of indoor plants in the winter?
3. Do houseplants need more water in the winter?
4. Do you water potted plants in winter?
5. Should I Feed houseplants in winter?
6. Do plants need grow lights in winter?

How often should I water my indoor plants in winter?

Water sparingly

Unless you've got the the heating cranked up high all day, every day, your plants will require less water over the colder months than through summer. You can test them to see if they need watering by pushing your fingers into the soil. If it's dry, you can water, if it's damp, there's no need to.

How do you take care of indoor plants in the winter?

Light

1. Move plants closer to windows, if possible.
2. Clean windows to allow maximum light transmission.
3. Shift plants to new locations near brighter windows for winter.
4. Wash dust off plants so leaves can make maximum use of available light.
5. Add artificial light. Fluorescent bulbs provide adequate light.

Do houseplants need more water in the winter?

All houseplants require less water in winter. Over-watering is always dangerous, but especially so in winter. Make sure you're not letting your pots stay too wet, and your plants will thank you.

Do you water potted plants in winter?

Hannah suggests that even if temperatures are at freezing and the pot is dry, it's important to water because it will help to better protect the plants' roots. "When plants aren't properly overwintered, they'll have problems come spring," she says.

Should I Feed houseplants in winter?

Houseplants, like people, need food to perform, especially when they are actively growing. Spring and summer are necessary feeding months; however during the winter, feeding is not necessary. If you do fertilize, do it sparingly.

Do plants need grow lights in winter?

Most winter days, especially in the northern parts of the country, don't offer enough light to keep plants at their best. The simple solution is grow lights. You don't need a fancy set-up; many plants will do just fine under fluorescent lights, especially if they're the efficient T5 type.