Indoor gardening is enjoying massive popularity in Denver due to the numerous benefits of having live plants in your house. Studies have shown that houseplants improve indoor air quality by releasing oxygen and taking in carbon dioxide. Further studies show that indoor plants also improve your mood and enhance concentration. They are also known to enhance the general allure of your living room. However, you can only enjoy the benefits of indoor gardening if you understand how to care for them. That’s why Nick’s Garden Center provides indoor gardening tips to help care for your houseplants in summer.
Home Types in Denver
Before we delve deeper into summer houseplant care tips, it’s good to understand the different home types in Denver. Your home may have the following indoor environment.
- You enjoy lots of sunlight in your home
- Your home has limited sunlight
- You have air conditioners installed in your home
- Your home has no AC
Tips for Caring for Houseplants in the Summer
Summers can be scorching in Denver. Temperatures can reach sweltering highs of 101 degrees but often average at 80°F. That can be hot for you and your loved ones. The heat also impacts your indoor plants. As you adjust your life in summer, do not forget the houseplants. Here are some tips for indoor garden care in summer.
Adjust Watering Frequency
The high summer temperatures increase evaporation, meaning indoor plants lose more water than in other seasons. Adjust your watering frequency by increasing the water provided to the plant. We also recommend checking soil moisture levels and adjusting watering as needed.
However, you should avoid overwatering the plants. While moisture is lost through evaporation, too much water leads to waterlogging. Your watering adjustments should also include enhancing drainage to prevent root rot.
Consider Your House Type
As mentioned earlier, summers in Denver are hot. Your house type could allow lots of sunlight into your indoor garden or limit access to light. You may require a plant sunscreen or repositioning if your house receives lots of sunlight. Provide sunscreen to protect the plants from the direct scorching summer sun rays. If your home receives limited sunlight, you can move the plants to bright areas so they can access indirect sunlight.
Air-conditioned homes experience low humidity in summer. Place humidity trays or a bowl of water near plants to increase humidity. You can also increase humidity by grouping the plants. Misting is also a humidity enhancement option available to indoor gardeners. However, misting should be used cautiously, especially if the plants are prone to fungal infections.
How Does Caring for Houseplants in the Summer Differ from the Winter
Summer is the growing season for your houseplants. You can maximize the benefits of the warm season by changing your plant care program. Summer plant care differs from winter houseplant upkeep in the following ways.
- Summers are hot, while winters are cool. You allow your plants access to bright but indirect sunlight in summer to accelerate their growth. For cold and less bright winters, you can use artificial lighting systems.
- You increase watering frequency in summer and reduce it in winter.
- Indoor gardeners move their houseplants outdoors in summer to benefit from the growing season, while plants spend more time indoors in winter.
- In summer, place the plants near ventilation for enhanced air circulation.
- Houseplants require more nutrients in the summer growing season than in winter. You should apply fertilizers in summer and reduce or withdraw them in the inactive winter season.
Learn More About Houseplant Care from Nick’s Garden Center.
Houseplant summer care plans differ from other seasons. In summer, adjust your watering schedule, humidity, and lighting. Contact us to learn more summer houseplant care tips.
