14 ways to keep your houseplants alive while you're on holiday (and how to revive them when you get back)
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Summer holidays can be dangerous for houseplants due to heat and lack of care. Planning and the right techniques make a difference. Asking friends or neighbors to look after plants is effective. Grouping plants together and relocating them to indirect light helps maintain humidity and reduces evaporation. Soaking plant soil before leaving adds moisture. Self-watering devices can assist as well for plant care during absence, ensuring plants remain hydrated and in good health until owners return home.
Whether you go full-tech or just trust in a good soak and a friend, there's a holiday plant-care method for every budget and plant.
Ask a neighbor, family member or friend to look after your plants while you're away. Leave easy instructions and group plants that require similar care.
Move your plants away from windows where they might be scorched by direct sunlight. Place them together on a table in a room that gets indirect light.
Soak your plants' soil in the bath or sink first and let it drain before grouping them to help retain moisture during your absence.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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