Daylight Saving...Your Plants It's that time of year again: days are getting shorter, the sun is getting weaker, and now we've officially set our clocks back with Daylight Saving Time. All these changes affect not only us but also our leafy friends. While our plants might not find the clock shift as disruptive (or debatable) as we do, they definitely note the change of light that comes as we approach winter. Here are a few things to look out for and keep in mind as you nurture living plants in your home: - Leaf drop might occur. And there's nothing to worry about! Your plant is just adjusting to less light and possibly beginning to save energy til spring. If the leaf drop feels excessive or persists, there might be something else going on.
- Water less. As plants get less light, they get less thirsty. Adjust your watering routine as needed.
- Your plant will most likely grow more slowly. It may even stop growing for a while.
- Reduce fertilizing. Most fertilizers are too strong to use in the winter, but if you'd like to give your plants a little something extra, fertilize once a month with Boost Vitaminé, a very gentle liquid plant food, or foliar feed a few times a week with Potion Magique plant mist.
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