Tropical houseplants and plants that love high-humidity—such as the Chinese Evergreen, Boston Fern, and Majesty Palm—will benefit most from misting, says Plunkett. (Zebra plants, orchids, arrowhead plants, and begonias are just a few others that love mist.)
As for misting — for the plants that need to be misted to thrive like air plants and ferns — it's best to mist them in the morning *and* the evening whenever possible. The morning mist helps to prepare them for the day ahead, while the evening misting helps create a little extra humidity.
“This ultimately creates a better exchange of oxygen and moisture. Misting one to two times per week can refresh your plants and keep them happy and thriving.” So it's OK to keep that pretty misting bottle near your plants—just don't let that be the only water they get.
"Misting the surface can provide a bit of humidity to the foliage without directly spraying leaves," Resta notes, "and it can help oxygenate the soil." Additionally, she says misters can be really helpful during summer, or growing season. "Leaves are unfurling, and a mister is perfect to have handy," she says.
3. Misting instead of watering. While we're on the subject of watering, please know that misting your plants is not the same as watering them. Too often I see people assuming that a quick spritz from a cute little spray bottle will do the trick.
Simply pull down on the level and watch the aerosolized water form a soothing cloud of mist over your plant. Misting is highly recommended at least once a month, and more often with species that enjoy it (see full list below).
Plants are sensitive to harmful chemicals in tap water
But while fluoride may not be harmful to humans (and that's up for debate), certain plants are extremely sensitive to it, especially when doused with excessively fluoridated water.
As a rule of thumb, all cacti, drought tolerant plants, and the great majority of succulents, should never be misted!
Types of Plants That Like Mist
Tropical houseplants and plants that love high-humidity—such as the Chinese Evergreen, Boston Fern, and Majesty Palm—will benefit most from misting, says Plunkett. (Zebra plants, orchids, arrowhead plants, and begonias are just a few others that love mist.)
Examples of some plants that don't appreciate misting are succulents and other drought-resistant plants like Aloe Vera and Jade Plants, as well as any plants that have fuzzy or hairy leaves, as it is easy to cause these kinds of leaves to rot if they get too wet.
A: To a plant, there's no difference in the mist temperature. However, warm misting humidifiers sanitize the water as they heat it to vapor. That means there's a slightly smaller chance that humidity-borne diseases can develop with a warm mist temperature.
Your Spider Plant will do well in normal household humidity but will thrive with a bit more humidity. Brown leaf tips may indicate the air is too dry, so mist your Spider Plant regularly using a Mister.
Use a mild dishwashing liquid or Castille Soap. Natural Hand soap can be used too. Add 1 tsp of dishwashing liquid soap to 1 Litre of water. Place in a spray bottle and gently spits your houseplant, covering the top and bottom of the leaves.
There are a few exceptions, but 99% of your plants, indoors and out should only be watered during the day. If you're worried about leaves burning in the noon day sun, make sure to water the roots only instead of casting a wide spray across things.
But if you do find a problem, applying an organic pest spray may help. A word of caution: Spraying your plants with chemicals should be your last resort because most pesticides — regardless of whether they're natural or synthetic — can also harm beneficial insects, including bees and ladybugs.
A well-known process carried out by plants is photosynthesis in which plants clean the air through taking in carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. Respiration is another process where plants absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide.
Placing a drip tray under your plant is key. If a drip tray is not available, simply put your plant in a basin, mist it and then put it back to its former place.
2. Misting. This method of watering is not recommended for succulents at all. Instead, you should only mist your succulents when propagating cuttings, as mature succulents store water in their leaves.
Warm water absorbs into soil best. – Some houseplants are sensitive to tap water. Let water sit overnight for chlorine to dissipate before using. – Plants in large planters dry out more slowly than plants in small planters because of the volume of potting soil.
Plants with long, narrow foliage such as Spider Plant, Peace Lily, Dracaena, and Prayer Plant can be negatively affected by tap water high in fluoride. Plants also prefer their water at a pH level between 5.0 and 7.0.
Too much of anything is not always a good thing. We think that it is appropriate to mist in doses of 1-2 times per week depending on the plant's temperament and environment. Over-misting plants can attract pests. Make sure to spray the undersides of leaves, lightly.