Houseplants - Humidity in Your Home

Houseplants dry air, moist air, winter, summer what’s a plant to do. What’s a plant to do….so many “seasons” indoors!

Houseplants are use to more humidity than you find in the average home. There are several methods you can use to figure out the humidity in your home… but why?

The level will be nothing compared to a greenhouse or nursery! The best method is probably to assume your home is always dry. The air-conditioner runs in the summer and the heater warms the air in the winter. Plants don’t fit into the comfort equation when people are involved. The only places in a home to possibly qualify for a humid place under plant standards would be bathrooms, laundry rooms and basements.

However, armed with information abut your “indoor micro climate” - the lighting, overall temperature and humidity you’ll be in a better position when you’re ready to purchase a house plant.

Nothing can stop you from succeeding with plants indoors — let me say that again — NOTHING - will stop you from enjoying plants indoors and have them look great…. if you pick the right plants for the right places.