With the winter solstice just a few weeks away, outdoor temperatures have definitely begun to fall, and many of us may be spending more of our time inside.
Incorporating indoor plants into your workplace will not only help to provide a welcoming space but they also provide various benefits to your health and wellbeing.
In this guide, we provide advice on how to help care for your plants.
Keep your plants watered
Make sure that you are watering your plants on a regular basis. Water is essential to a plant’s survival, but the level of water they require will depend on the species of plant you have.
Plants that come from humid and tropical environments typically require more water than plants that originate from desert climates. During the winter months you will still need to water your plants, but probably not as much as in the warmer months.
Make sure you check the specific watering needs of each species of plant you have (often this information is provided on a label when you buy the plant). You can also find this with a simple internet search.
REMEMBER: It’s very easy to overwater plants, which unfortunately is its number one killer particularly in the winter months.
Ensure light levels are adequate
Light is a key element required for plants to survive. Without it, plants can become weaker or die at a quicker rate. Certain species may only thrive in a place that is well-lit, whereas others might be able to cope with the lower light levels.
By accurately recording light measurements in your building and selecting the right plants based on those light readings, you can help to improve the chances of your plants thriving.
If you have a good source of natural light, this will help a plant’s health. Artificial lighting can also be a benefit to your plant displays. However If your place of work turns the lights off in the evenings, how will this affect your plants? In most cases if you’ve selected the right plant, they will be just fine, but if they’re kept in constant darkness for days this could negatively impact your plants, particularly in the winter months when we also see a drop in temperature. It is vital you choose the right plant for the right environment. Otherwise you could be replacing your plants more frequently than you would like to.
Set the correct temperature
A simple rule to remember is that plants like warmth when they’re growing (spring/summer) and cooler temperatures when they’re resting, usually in the (autumn/winter). Keep your indoor plants at a comfortable temperature (18-23 degrees). You should avoid positioning them near air vents, radiators, and other hotspot/draft areas.
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