Why is the air drier in the winter? The chill of winter air comes with another unpleasant feature: It has a drying effect. That’s because cold air doesn’t hold moisture levels as well as warm air. Unlike the air on a summer day when humidity is noticeable, moisture dissipates quickly...
At HUMIDITY CONTROL & TARGETS INDOORS we discuss both the desired indoor humidity level and the means of measuring actual humidity. If you measure humidity in your home's walls at levels over 12 % I'd look carefully for the reason, and if you see wall moisture levels (using a moisture me...
In the winter, the cold air that seeps into your home from outside has a lower humidity, meaning it carries very little moisture. You crank up the heat inside your house, which adds warmth but doesn't increase the amount of moisture in the air. Because of low humidity during winter, th...
Samantha explains that, "Grouping your house plants together will raise the humidity level around them. This will help them thrive in similar conditions and for some, can form their own mini biome. Either move the pots closer together or put similar plants in the same pot." This also means...
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Tough as nails and not picky,can handle low to bright indirect light. This low-maintenance plant also doesn't mind a missed watering and prefers to be mostly dry before you give it a good, long drink. Size: Medium Care Requirements: Low light and waterings every three weeks. ...
Summer in the South really means one thing: humidity – and a lot of it. With that one sentiment right there, it’s best to avoid the hot summer months at all costs. And because of that, it’s wise to visit in the chillier months, with less crowds and cheaper room rates (yes!)...
Creating Humidity for Houseplant Health Houseplants are like Goldilocks...sometimes there is too much humidity and sometimes not enough. However, somewhere it's "just right." Many of our houseplants hail from the tropics and grow in humidity of 50-80%, considerably more humid than our homes....
When the weather’s nice and warm, you want your home to be light and breezy. This allows air to flow freely through your windows, offering a brief respite from the humidity. But once the temperature drops and the chill sets in, you’d want to not only layer your clothes but also mak...
Another tip for increasing humidity it to place the plant pots on a tray of pebbles. Keep water below the top of the pebbles and this will aid in humidity for plants. More Tips for Winter House Plant Care Don’t re-pot now. Even if the plants are slightly pot bound, now is not the...