My tropical plants need more humidity in summer because the fan and air conditioning dry the room. I group plants together and water based on soil, not a strict weekly schedule. Some plants drink more in summer, but others slow down if they are stressed by heat.
How do you keep indoor plants alive during summer heat and bright windows?
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My houseplants did fine in spring, but now a few are getting crispy leaves near the window. I thought more light was good, but maybe it’s too much.
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People share summer houseplant care tips for bright windows, heat stress, watering changes and moving plants away from direct sun.
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Check whether the pot itself is heating up. I had a dark ceramic pot near a south window, and the roots were getting too hot. I moved it into a lighter cover pot and the plant stopped declining. Sometimes the plant is fine, but the container situation is the problem.
Summer sun through glass can be harsher than people expect. I move my sensitive plants a foot or two back from the window in July and August. The plant still gets light, but the leaves do not bake. Crispy edges often mean heat and dry air, not only lack of water.
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