Winter is coming… Time to think about bringing your plants inside.

As much as this sun child hates to admit it, winter is coming. Which means we need to start thinking about bringing our outdoor plants inside, where it’s nice and warm.

Timing- Your houseplants should be moved indoors by the time the temperature consistently drops to 50 degrees or less at night, so soon! And don’t wait for a freeze, it’ll be too late for most of them.

Prep- On a nice warm day, I like to really hose them off and make sure I’m not bringing any unwanted critters along with them. Check under the leaves and in any nooks and crannies. You can use isopropyl alcohol and Clorox Wipes to clean off any pests and polish her up for her winter stay. This is also a good time to give her a little haircut and trim any yellow or browning leaves. Wipe down her pot, let her drain and dry off a bit and she’s ready to come inside!

Placement- If you’ve given yourself enough time, moving them inside slowly is always a good idea. Maybe put them under an awning for a week or 2 before fully going indoors. Once inside, try to mimic the spot she was in when outside. Of course, she won’t be getting all the juicy sunshine she once was, but she’ll adjust. Most houseplants go into dormancy in the wintertime so don’t be surprised if you see slower growth or leaves dropping during this time. They’re just shedding the old to make room for the new come springtime. (Which I’m already eagerly awaiting!🤣)

Lil Tip- I find my plants do much better when they’re clustered together. They like friends, just like we do, and feed off the humidity and good vibes of one another. I think it also helps to keep them warm, but I could totally be making that up, lol!

Consider getting a humidifier to amp up the tropical feels and a good grow light couldn’t hurt either!

Watering- With your plants going into dormancy, you’ll want to adjust your watering scheduling and taper it back slowly. With less light and warmth, they’ll need much less water. Feel free to reach out if you're not sure how to adjust needs for your specific plant. A quick Google search is quite helpful as well.

Good luck and here’s to raising happy plants! 🪴