Humidity Issues With House Plants

Ever wondered why your houseplant faded into brownish shade in spite of the best care you are giving to it. Well there might be many possible reasons but the humidity issue is the central to this hassle. This sounds slightly childish to think that without proper humidity plant will die but yes this is the case. Houseplants are generally indoor plants. Every plant has different requirement of humidity. Some plant needs more humidity some need less humidity.

Often we can observe humidity related issues being reflected in the change in color of the houseplant. There are chances that slightly brownish or yellowish scars like remains appear on the tip of the leaves or foliage. This indicated the state of dehydration for the plant. It can be caused because of change in the weather. There is great difference in the humidity contents of summer season and winter season. So when the houseplant faces this transition then naturally trouble starts brewing. So to save the houseplant from this humidity part it is necessary to change the position of the houseplant accordingly as and when climate starts changing. It shall mould the plant to different climates.

One should study a bit about the houseplant plant that you are deciding to have, especially its need for humidity and the climatic conditions it will survive in. To provide you with the solution we go direct to the heart of the problem. You can put the pot of houseplant on a tray on the pebbles so that there is constant supply of humidity to the plant. Make sure that there is no direct contact between pot and water otherwise other problems will arise. You can also take the help of hard sponge or a cloth. Dip them in water then wrinkle tightly to remove the excess of the water. Place these pieces of water soaked sponge or clothes around the pot. But keep in mind that water should not ooze out of them. This method will keep the humidity level at optimum level. The chances of plant dryness will lessen dramatically.

Another method you can employ is to purchase a humidifier. Humidifier is designed to keep the atmosphere of the entire room or house humid. However it comes with a disadvantage that it will encourage insects to start growing. You can also spray on your houseplant once or twice a day on its leaves with the sprayer. Another option is to keep the plant near the water source where humidity is in plenty. Keeping the houseplant near the window will also solve the problem. Plants need more humidity in winter season generally as winters are low on humidity. Avoid fireplaces, direct sunlight or other extreme heat sources as they can extract the remaining humidity from the plant. If frost freezes on the surface of the plant, do away with it because it cuts off the contact between already suffering plant from the humidity. The ides mentioned above can go a long way in reducing humidity related issue and in case you need further help you consult with a professional botanist.