How to care for indoor plants in summer

Irrigation 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 a series of tips must be taken into account :

• The high temperatures make it easier for the water to evaporate more quickly. For this reason, it is essential that the watering is done in depth, facilitating 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 the humidity to the plants, that is, we facilitate the environmental 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.
• The type of pot must be taken into account when watering , since plants in pots made of ceramic or other porous materials, as well as those with wide mouths, need more irrigation water than plants placed in plastic pots or with smaller mouths. .

In addition to watering, another important factor is protecting plants from direct sunlight. This is because the sun’s rays can cause burns and deteriorate the leaves, flowers or other areas of the plant. It is convenient to place the indoor plants in bright places , but that do not receive direct sun or cover them with a shade cloth that acts as a filter from sunlight.

Summer is also the time when plants need the most nutrients , since 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. We recommend this other article on How to make homemade organic compost for plants .

It will depend on 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.

Other recommendations for caring for indoor plants in summer are:

• It is advisable to place the pots away from the walls, since they radiate heat when exposed to high temperatures when exposed to the outside.
• Covering the pots with a heather cloth is a trick to prevent them from absorbing a lot of heat through their outer faces. In case the plant remains in the sun for some periods of the day, it is advisable to place the pot inside a larger one, so that the larger one receives the most intense sun and the one inside that contains the plant is protected by its shade.
• Prune leaves and flowers in poor condition as soon as possible, so that the plant does not allocate part of the moisture and nutrients, and wastes them for the good parts.

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 summer pests and diseases in indoor plants , as well as outdoors, we recommend you consult these articles on this topic:

• Most common pests and diseases in indoor plants .
• How to make natural insecticides for plants .

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