Going away during the holidays and leaving your plants or garden unattended could be a significant source of stress the longer you are away. To help reduce that and ensure we have a great holiday, we can do various things to ensure our plants are well taken care of.
Here are some of the best tried-and-true tips from the gardening experts:
Move the plants away from the sun
Direct sunlight will dry out your plants, especially during the warmer seasons. When our little green friends are away from the immediate effects of the sun, they won’t photosynthesise as quickly, resulting in less water and moisture upkeep overall. That’s why you should move anything by the window to a shadier part of the room.
Grouping them together is also a good idea, for they will form their own microclimate and help each other maintain the air moist. Make sure they also get plenty of water before leaving (but not too much to avoid root rot).
You might notice that plants tend to need less water for the winter season. The main concerns during that period are temperature fluctuations and lack of humidity. Make sure you use constant temperature (plants love 60 – 75°F (15 – 24°C)).
