{"id":3613,"date":"2017-02-15T10:09:53","date_gmt":"2017-02-15T15:09:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multi.nycnewsnetwork.com\/nyforseniors\/?p=3613"},"modified":"2017-02-15T10:09:53","modified_gmt":"2017-02-15T15:09:53","slug":"how-to-keep-indoor-plants-alive-during-the-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/nyforseniors\/how-to-keep-indoor-plants-alive-during-the-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Keep Indoor Plants Alive During The Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are You Worried About…<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lack Of Warmth? <\/strong><\/p>\n

While indoor plants have the advantage of staying warmer, your home is not always as toasty as your plants need it to be. When the heat is low or off, indoor plants can suffer from the cold, especially when placed by windows or drafty areas. While you can\u2019t leave your heat on all day, there is a surprisingly simple solution to keeping your plants warm: Bubble wrap. <\/span><\/p>\n

Pots can be wrapped in bubble wrap to ensure the roots of the plant doesn\u2019t die due to frost. This also benefits the pot, especially terracotta or ceramic pots, which tend to crack due to frost. The bubble wrap should fully wrap around the pot, completely covering the sides and secured so not to unravel. The top of the pot should be left open. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re worried about your indoor plants looking unsightly, then hessian wrap is a good alternative. The woven fabric gives indoor plants a more rustic look, and can be layered and decorated easier then bubble wrap can. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Low Humidity?<\/strong><\/p>\n

During the winter, indoor heaters and heating systems create low humidity in the household, causing many plants to brown at the edges quicker than usual. There are a few different tricks to help combat this: <\/span><\/p>\n