Caring for Your Plants in Summer

Summer is the time for vacations, barbecues, and spending time outdoors. But it’s also the time to take extra good care of your houseplants! Here are a few tips to keep them looking beautiful and vibrant all summer long.

Choose the right location

Plants need light to grow. Some plants need more than others. But be careful when placing plants in full sun! This can burn the leaves. How can you recognize those burnt leaves? Your plant will then get brown spots on the middle of the leaf. Of course, we don't want this

prevent because those spots will not go away! Place your plant further away from the window immediately or hang a transparent curtain. Do not forget to turn the plant occasionally so that it grows evenly towards the light.

Move your plant

Some plants are also better off being moved. They may be in the right place in the house, but that does not mean that it is the right place in the summer. Not all plants can withstand the bright summer sun. You will quickly notice when the leaves are burning.

Plants that love the sun:

Don't let it dry out

The warmer it is, the more water a plant uses. It will therefore also be thirsty again more quickly. So be sure to check your plants regularly to make sure the potting soil is not too dry. You will also notice this when the leaves start to droop.

Be careful: Don't drown your plant! Don't give too much water at once. It is better to water more frequently, small amounts each time.

To feed

In the summer months you can give a little plant food once a month. Read the instructions on the packaging for additional information. Sometimes it is necessary to dilute the product with water.

Hire a plant sitter

It's not just pets that need a sitter, plants do too! You don't want to come back from vacation to sad and drooping plants, do you? Make a To Do list for your plants.

To Do:

- Water the Aglaonemas 1 to 2 times a week.

- When too sunny: remove the Aglaonema and the Philodendron from the sun.

(This is what we want to avoid)