“As winter starts giving way to spring, I always notice my houseplants waking up and needing more from me. Here are some tips I've gathered over the years for keeping your indoor plants thriving as…”
Rubber Plant
Ficus elastica
As winter starts giving way to spring, I always notice my houseplants waking up and needing more from me. Here are some tips I've gathered over the years for keeping your indoor plants thriving as the seasons shift:
1. Warmer temperatures and that longer, stronger sunlight usually mean our houseplants need more frequent watering. I've found it's worth checking the moisture level in your pots more often during the week, because things can dry out surprisingly fast now. While you're at it, look for new growth on your plants—that fresh foliage means they need more water to fuel it.
2. Early spring is when I start fertilizing my houseplants again, since they typically take a break from feeding over the winter. Here's what works for me: water the plant with plain water first to moisten the potting mix, then give it a weak solution of balanced, all-purpose fertilizer. I repeat this every two to four weeks right through spring, summer, and fall, and my plants seem to love the routine.
3. Now is also the perfect time to repot if your plants need it. In my experience, plants that dry out super fast, seem to lack their usual vigor, or are pushing roots through the drainage holes are all begging for a bigger home. Use fresh potting mix and go just one pot size up—that's all they need to support all that wonderful new growth coming through the warmer months.
