How often should I mist my plants?
Hi! I got a spray bottle to mist my pothos and heartleaf philodendron, I’ve been misting 3-5 times a day. Is that too much/little?
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The only time I mist mine is if I am cleaning the leaves. I live in a pretty humid area in the South though. As long as your plants enjoy it and aren't yellowing or getting brown tips do what makes your heart happy but I would think twice a day is good, morning and early evening to allow water to dry on the leaves
Misting is, in the long run, not effective for providing humidity for your plants. The only time I mist is while cleaning the leaves, or if I need to assist in unfurling a leaf. There are some instances where a plant with special moisture needs may need to be kept moist, but it's rare. Misting too often can provide an environment for fungal infections, too. Humidifiers are best to increase humidity. That, or a grow tent or cabinet.
@olivia215
Hello Olivia!
My experience has taught me to say never mist any of your plants! Sure, maybe the ferns and other plants like the humidity but after sometime, the constantly damp soil will begin to produce problems. It is an invitation to fungus, gnats, and other problems.
I finally learned, through other Greggers, to put away the mister and, instead, distribute small saucers that are filled with sterilized pepples, filled to the brim with water, around those plants who crave humidity. I bought 3" plastic pot saucers for only 29 cents each, and a large jar of beautifully colored pepples for $10 from my local nursery.
It works and those plants are perky and love it! Just top off the water as needed.
About once a week, I disinfect and wash the pepples and saucers.
As an afterthought, if your humidity loving plants are large, use bigger saucers!
Best of everything to you! ☺️
Hello Olivia!
My experience has taught me to say never mist any of your plants! Sure, maybe the ferns and other plants like the humidity but after sometime, the constantly damp soil will begin to produce problems. It is an invitation to fungus, gnats, and other problems.
I finally learned, through other Greggers, to put away the mister and, instead, distribute small saucers that are filled with sterilized pepples, filled to the brim with water, around those plants who crave humidity. I bought 3" plastic pot saucers for only 29 cents each, and a large jar of beautifully colored pepples for $10 from my local nursery.
It works and those plants are perky and love it! Just top off the water as needed.
About once a week, I disinfect and wash the pepples and saucers.
As an afterthought, if your humidity loving plants are large, use bigger saucers!
Best of everything to you! ☺️