As the seasons change, so does the needs of your houseplants! If you're looking for a weekend activity, why not give your indoor plants a little TLC to help them transition from summer to fall without stress?! Read these 11 essential tasks to keep your houseplants happy and thriving this fall. What would you add to this list? 

Check Your Indoor Light Levels For Your Houseplants

You will notice that daylight will start to decrease and your houseplants might need a new home to improve their light conditions. Keep a watchful eye on the weather.

Measure Your Soil Moisture More Frequently 

It can be a tricky time when it comes to watering your houseplants, because your regime may need to change quite quickly as the weather shifts. Use a moisture meter or your finger, and check your plants every 5-7 days to make sure that their soil is moist but not wet. 

Wipe The Leaves Of Your Houseplants

Summer can be quite dusty and dry in many parts of the country, so it's important to make sure that your houseplants are going into the darker months with the ability to absorb the most sunlight possible. Use our Leaf Cleaning Gloves to keep them clean and photosynthesizing effectively.

Check The Soil To See If Your Plants Need Repotting

If you have roots poking out of the holes at the bottom of your pot, or the soil is compact, it may be one of your last chances to get that repotting done. Your houseplant will still have time to settle into its new home before the cooler months truly set it. 

Make Sure Heat/Humidity Related Pests Are Out The Door

Pests like Spider Mites are common in dry zones, whereas humidity loving babes like Fungus Gnats are likely to be in plants that have excessive moisture. Check your houseplants and use our Pest and Shine Kit where needed. 

Check Leaves For Signs Of Yellowing

Sometimes, yellowing leaves can be a sign of plant stress. Check your plants thoroughly and read our guide to decoding yellowing leaves on your houseplants.

Add Additional Enrich Powder To Soil

Enrich slow release powder for houseplants is a great way to improve your plant's ability to deal with abiotic stress - that's stress caused by the crazy conditions that come with a change of seasons! Add an additional sprinkle to your soil to help your plant heal over this period. 

Group Some Of Your Plants Together

It can be a good idea to group plants together so that they build their own little humidity ecosystem. The leaves will perspire, releasing moisture in the air - which is a perfect antidote to cooler weather changes. By doing it now, you will get your houseplants used to their new home before the weather truly changes.

Identify Overgrown Plants And Divide Them

Plants like the ZZ Plant, Airplant or Mother in Law Tongue are all great candidates for being divided. Not only will they have more space in their pot, but you'll get a brand new baby plant for free!

Go Plant Shopping For Your Fall Decor

Fall is the cutest season! Lean into it by getting some beautiful bromeliads, with their orange and red spikes, or some orange orchids to really elevate your fall decor!

With these simple steps, your houseplants will be ready to face the cooler months and continue to bring a touch of green to your home. Happy plant parenting!

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