how to keep indoor plants alive during winter

5 Tips to Revitalize and Keep Houseplants Alive in Winter

1. Cut back the water (and the fertilizer for that matter) Yellow leaves? ...
2. Give your plant a bath. ...
3. Seal up those windows. ...
4. Shine the light. ...
5. Wait on re-potting, but don't be afraid to prune.

1. Why are my indoor plants dying in winter?
2. How do you take care of indoor plants in the winter?
3. How do you keep potted plants alive in the winter?
4. How often do you water house plants in the winter?

Why are my indoor plants dying in winter?

Watering. Despite their best intentions, many beginning gardeners have trouble with their indoor houseplants during the winter months. The number one reason for dying plants is usually overwatering. Overwatering will lead to root rots and plant death.

How do you take care of indoor plants in the winter?

Light

1. Move plants closer to windows, if possible.
2. Clean windows to allow maximum light transmission.
3. Shift plants to new locations near brighter windows for winter.
4. Wash dust off plants so leaves can make maximum use of available light.
5. Add artificial light. Fluorescent bulbs provide adequate light.

How do you keep potted plants alive in the winter?

Wrap pots in burlap, bubble wrap, old blankets or geotextile blankets. It isn't necessary to wrap the entire plant because it's the roots that need shielding. These protective coverings will help to trap heat and keep it at the root zone.

How often do you water house plants in the winter?

For most house plants, reduce watering to once every fortnight. For succulents, only water every two to three weeks, and for cacti, stop watering entirely. The exception is winter-flowering plants, such as Christmas cacti and poinsettias, which need watering whenever the compost feels dry.