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How to take care of your plants during the summer

Little by little, the temperatures begin to rise and the heat makes spending time inside your new apartment very uncomfortable. Like you, your plants can suffer during the summer. Do you want these to stay in good condition during the hottest months of the year?

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At Nexo Inmobiliario we can help you. In the following article we will show you how to take care of plants in summer and prevent them from suffering from the heat.

1.- Give them the necessary humidity

To stay healthy, most plants in summer need high levels of humidity. This is even more important when it comes to tropical species such as fittonias, calatheas or most ferns.

For this, a trick that will help you during the summer is to fill a shallow dish with rocks, then add a little water and place the pot on this container. In this way, you will create a small humid microclimate that offers your plant the environment it needs in this season.

In summer, it is important to check the humidity level in the plants more frequently through the soil in the pots. If you don't have a humidity meter at home, you can evaluate this factor manually. Simply dip a finger into the soil between two and five centimeters, if the soil feels dry, then it is time to water them.

2.- Water your plants correctly

The plant watering in summer is a key factor for survival. During this season, the sun and heat can quickly evaporate the water you apply on the pots. If you wet them too quickly or do not give them enough water, you will only moisten the surface part of the soil and the rest will escape through the sides of the pot towards the bottom.

In summer, you should take the time to patiently water your plants. Apply the water slowly and allow the soil to absorb it little by little. Try to allow 10-20 minutes for the water to settle to water them a little more.

3.- Offer them some shade

Some houseplants can be a bit fussy. Yes, it is true that they need a daily dose of light to stay healthy. However, direct and prolonged contact with the sun for some species can be harmful to them. 

Therefore, during the hours of the day when the sun is more intense, you should move your plants a little away from the windows and give them some shade to protect them from extreme weather.

4.- Keep a cool environment

Like people, some plants can also be affected by heat. It is important to always keep in mind that not all species are the same and some withstand high temperatures better than others. So before buying a plant based on its appearance, consider its needs as well.

In general, you should try to keep a cool environment at home. It may seem counterintuitive, but an effective way to cool down your home is to close all windows in the hottest hours and open them again once the environment is cooler.

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5.- Fertilize them when they are fresh

It is true that fertilizer is very good for plants, especially during the summer. However, it is not recommended to do it at a time of day when the temperatures are very high.

During the hottest periods of the day, absorbing nutrients is not a priority for your plant, so it will not be ready to use and you will put it in danger. It is best to wait for it to cool down a bit and have recovered from the heat.

6.- Recognize the signs of stress

Last but not least, if you want to prevent your plants from having problems during the summer, it is best to identify the stress signals they give off before they turn into something worse. Some common signs to keep in mind are related to excess heat and lack of water.

Some species, particularly those with soft leaves, tend to wilt when exposed to very high levels of heat. Foliage that is normally bright green can turn pale when the plant is stressed.

Sunburns can manifest themselves in different ways. These usually show up as brown or yellow markings on the leaves or stems. As for the flowers, they usually lose petals or take a yellowish hue.

Now you know how to take care of your plants during the summer. With these tips, your plants will stay healthy and decorate your environments for the next few months.

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