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The high temperatures of summer can have as damaging effects on our indoor plants as the cold of winter. Among these effects are the drought of our plants or that they are affected by pests and diseases typical of this time of year. For this reason, it is necessary to follow a series of recommendations for the care of plants during this hot season. This Green Ecologist article offers you a series of tips on how to care for indoor plants in summer, so that in a simple way you have them healthy and beautiful even if it is very hot.
Watering indoor plants in summer
Watering is one of the most determining factors in ensuring that our indoor plants have a good time this season. Irrigation must be abundant, especially in the driest regions, but you have to take into account a series of tips:
- The high temperatures make it easier for the water to evaporate more quickly. For this reason, it is essential that the waterings be done in depth, making it easier for the water to reach the root of the plant. It is advisable to pour the water slowly, trying to provide a good amount of water, but without flooding the substrate.
- It is advisable to plan irrigation schedules and respect them. Watering during the hottest hours is a waste of water, since evaporation is greater and, in addition, plants can be damaged by the magnifying effect of the drops on the sun's rays. For this reason, it is best to plan watering early in the morning, in the afternoon after sunset, or at night.
- In the vicinity of the plant, it is advisable to have one or more containers with water, so that when they evaporate they transmit moisture to the plants, that is, we facilitate the humidity of the place where our indoor plants are in summer. Water can also be sprayed to refresh plant leaves, although not all species tolerate it.
- Must take into account the type of pot when wateringAs plants in ceramic pots or other porous materials, as well as those with wide mouths, need more irrigation water than plants in plastic pots or with smaller mouths.
We recommend you read these other posts about When to water plants and How to water plants on vacation.
Lighting for indoor plants in summer
In addition to watering, another important factor is to protect plants from direct exposure to the sun's rays, which are very strong in summer. The sun's rays can cause burns and damage the leaves, flowers or other areas of the plant. The convenient thing is place indoor plants in bright places, but that they do not receive the sun directly or cover them with a shade cloth that acts as a filter for sunlight.
Nutrients for indoor plants in summer
Summer is also the time when plants need more nutrients, as most are in bloom. For this reason, it is the time when more manures and fertilizers should be applied. The amount and type of compost or fertilizer used will depend on the species. It will depend on the nutrition that the plants do not suffer excessively from the droughts and high temperatures of summer and that they develop all their beauty. In addition, if they are not provided with the necessary nutrients, they will be more vulnerable to pests and diseases.
We recommend this other article on How to make homemade organic compost for plants.
Pests on indoor plants in summer
The summer season is the time when plants are most affected by pests and diseases, so it is one of the most important factors to take care of during this time. Although each species is attacked by different pests and diseases, the general advice is to check all parts of the plant and act as soon as possible when any damage is detected.
To prevent and combat Common pests and diseases of indoor plants in summer, as well as exterior, we recommend you consult these articles on this topic:
- Most common pests and diseases in indoor plants.
- How to make natural insecticides for plants.
Other tips for caring for indoor plants in summer
Other recommendations for caring for indoor plants in summer are:
- It is advisable place the pots away from the walls, since they radiate heat when they are exposed to high temperatures when being exposed to the outside in the middle of summer.
- Cover the pots with a heather fabric It is a trick to prevent them from absorbing a lot of heat through their outer faces.
- In case the plant remains in the sun in certain periods of the day, it is advisable to place the pot inside a bigger one, so that this larger one receives the most intense sun and the one inside that contains the plant is somewhat protected by it.
- Prune as soon as possible leaves and flowers in poor condition, so that the plant does not allocate part of the moisture and nutrients to them, and wastes them having been able to use them for the good parts.
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