How to Bring Houseplants back Indoors
2022-09-27
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1As the cooler days of autumn arrive in the northern part of the world, people are clearing out old plants and planning new gardens for next year.
2However, plants that spent summer days outside will also need help to return to the inside environment.
3If the plants have gotten larger than their original containers during their time outside, you can replant them into larger ones.
4Choose a container that is no more than 5 centimeters wider than the original.
5And replant them with fresh potting soil, and then water.
6You can always divide plants like spider plants and flamingo flowers into two or more individual plants. Look for plants with root systems that clump together.
7They divide more easily.
8If you are having trouble removing the plants from their containers, or pots, check to see if the roots have come through the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot.
9If they have, gently pull or cut the extra roots to help remove the plant.
10You can then divide the plants.
11Firstly, shake off any extra soil carefully.
12Secondly, find the connection between the root system and the plant's top growth and pull apart the roots gently.
13Or you could cut through them with a sharp knife.
14Be sure that there are at least three healthy leaves attached to the root system of each new plant.
15Lastly, place each new plant in its container.
16Be sure to use fresh soil mix. Water the plants well until new plants form.
17All houseplants that spent time outside should be moved to a shady area for a week before going inside for the winter season.
18This helps the plant get used to lower light levels. Continue to water regularly during this time.
19After a week, look for insects on the plant, especially under the leaves.
20Wash the leaves with water to make sure there are no uninvited guests, like pests.
21If you are still worried about insects, you can spray the plants with Neem oil mixed with water.
22And complete the move inside before temperatures drop below 12.7 degrees Celsius.
23Houseplants that have stayed inside all summer still need care too.
24Less sunlight and shorter days can slow their growth.
25Most indoor plants rest during the fall and winter.
26This means that they require less water and little to no fertilizer until the following spring.
27Do not overwater during this time.
28It could cause the roots to go bad.
29Check for moisture in the soil by putting your finger into the pot.
30If the top few centimeters are dry, then you can water the plant.
31Avoid cutting the plants until spring, as slower growth in the winter means slower healing,
32but you can cut any dead and dying leaves.
33Many houseplants are tropical, so they need more moisture in the air, called humidity.
34In most homes during the winter, the air can be very dry because of heating systems.
35You can run a humidifier, a machine that produces moisture for the air.
36Place the plants in the room with the humidifier.
37Keep plants away from dry heating areas like vents and from cold areas of the house.
38Once temperatures are steadily over 15.5 degrees Celsius in the spring, you can safely move the plants outside again.
39I'm Faith Pirlo.
1As the cooler days of autumn arrive in the northern part of the world, people are clearing out old plants and planning new gardens for next year. However, plants that spent summer days outside will also need help to return to the inside environment. 2Plants that have spent time outside 3If the plants have gotten larger than their original containers during their time outside, you can replant them into larger ones. Choose a container that is no more than 5 centimeters wider than the original. And replant them with fresh potting soil, and then water. 4You can always divide plants like spider plants and flamingo flowers into two or more individual plants. Look for plants with root systems that clump together. They divide more easily. 5If you are having trouble removing the plants from their containers, or pots, check to see if the roots have come through the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. If they have, gently pull or cut the extra roots to help remove the plant. 6You can then divide the plants. 7Firstly, shake off any extra soil carefully. 8Secondly, find the connection between the root system and the plant's top growth and pull apart the roots gently. Or you could cut through them with a sharp knife. Be sure that there are at least three healthy leaves attached to the root system of each new plant. 9Lastly, place each new plant in its container. Be sure to use fresh soil mix. Water the plants well until new plants form. 10All houseplants that spent time outside should be moved to a shady area for a week before going inside for the winter season. This helps the plant get used to lower light levels. Continue to water regularly during this time. 11After a week, look for insects on the plant, especially under the leaves. Wash the leaves with water to make sure there are no uninvited guests, like pests. If you are still worried about insects, you can spray the plants with Neem oil mixed with water. And complete the move inside before temperatures drop below 12.7 degrees Celsius. 12Plants that have stayed inside 13Houseplants that have stayed inside all summer still need care too. Less sunlight and shorter days can slow their growth. 14Most indoor plants rest during the fall and winter. This means that they require less water and little to no fertilizer until the following spring. Do not overwater during this time. It could cause the roots to go bad. 15Check for moisture in the soil by putting your finger into the pot. If the top few centimeters are dry, then you can water the plant. Avoid cutting the plants until spring, as slower growth in the winter means slower healing, but you can cut any dead and dying leaves. 16Many houseplants are tropical, so they need more moisture in the air, called humidity. In most homes during the winter, the air can be very dry because of heating systems. 17You can run a humidifier, a machine that produces moisture for the air. Place the plants in the room with the humidifier. Keep plants away from dry heating areas like vents and from cold areas of the house. 18Once temperatures are steadily over 15.5 degrees Celsius in the spring, you can safely move the plants outside again. 19I'm Faith Pirlo. 20Jessica Damiano wrote this article for The Associated Press. Faith Pirlo adapted it for Learning English. 21_______________________________________________________________________ 22_______________________________________________________________________ 23Words in This Story 24original - adj. existing from the beginning 25clump - v. to collect in a somewhat round mass 26drainage - n. the act or process of removing or pulling water out of or away from soil or some other material 27shady - adj. sheltered from the sun's light 28pest - n. an animal, especially an insect, that causes problems for people especially by damaging crops 29fertilizer - n. a natural or chemical substance that you put on land in order to make plants grow well 30moisture - n. a small amount of a liquid like water, that makes something wet or moist 31tropical - adj. of or occurring in the tropics 32vent - n. an opening through which air, steam, smoke, liquid, etc., can go into or out of a room, machine, or container 33_______________________________________________________________________ 34We want to hear from you. We have a new comment system. Here is how it works: 35Each time you return to comment on the Learning English site, you can use your account and see your comments and replies to them. Our comment policy is here.