Plants with hairy or fuzzy leaves, such as African violets, or plants that don't like getting their leaves wet, such as snake plants, Philodendron verrucosum, and P. micans. When wet, the leaves of these plants tend to rot easily.
Cacti are easy to care for as houseplants, as they typically do not require frequent watering. They also thrive in dry climates, making them the perfect low-humidity houseplant. We keep our cacti on the windowsill where they receive plenty of natural light.
Have one of those plants that looks like it's been hit by a truck when all it needs is some water? We know all about these drooping drama queens! Polka Dot Plants, Nerve Plants, and Peace Lilies are some common and especially dramatic offenders who will droop when they're thirsty.
One of the main signs of too little water is that the leaves on your houseplant might look brown, feel limp, or even a little crispy around the edges. According to a study by the Journal of Tropical Ecology, too little water can stress out your houseplants and the lack of moisture will result in drooping houseplants.
Although many plants appear wilted in the afternoon, that doesn't always mean they need water. Wilting is an adaption that many plants use to reduce water loss during the hottest part of the day. A wilted leaf has less surface area exposed to sunlight and therefore will not lose water as quickly.
Snake plants thrive in good humidity levels of around 40 percent, but they can tolerate slightly higher and lower levels. Too little humidity can cause the leaves to curl, turn brown, and eventually fall off the plant. Too much humidity will make the plant prone to mold and mildew.
Pothos like humidity to a certain level as they are tropical plants. Much as they can thrive even at low humidity, they display their vibrance and stay robust in health when there is moisture in the air. It is a tropical plant and moisture between an ideal range of 50 percent to 60 percent is required.
Drought tolerance is one of the unique features of resurrection plants. They can survive for up to seven years without water in dormancy and lose up to 95% of their moisture content without cell or tissue damage.
Adapted to the desert environment, Selaginella lepidophylla can survive without water for several years, drying up until it retains only 3% of its mass. The plant can live and reproduce in arid regions for long periods of time.
"Bottom watering encourages strong roots".
The view is that by doing this, you will encourage roots to grow deeper into the soil to reach the moisture deep down and this helps prevent excessive shallow roots and provides resilience in times of drought.
Spider plant
Like snake plants, spider plants prefer bright light, but they'll tolerate low light too. Be sure to keep them out of direct sunlight or their leaves will scorch. They prefer some humidity but they can also handle low levels of it, making them another low maintenance choice.
In bright light, Pothos appreciates a watering when the soil has dried half way through the pot. In low and medium light spaces, it is best to allow the soil to dry almost all the way through the pot, but do not let the plant sit dry for extended periods.
What is the Ideal Humidity for Succulents? Keep your home's humidity levels at around 40-50% for succulents. Even though low humidity is good for these plants, they still need a little moisture in the air to thrive. If your space isn't humid enough, a succulent may rely on water stored in its leaves to stay hydrated.
To avoid overwatering your Jade plant, you need to check if the soil is dry. Low humidity is best for Jade plants. It's best to place your Jade plant in a room with 30 to 50% humidity. However, it can also thrive in average home humidity.
The ideal conditions for Aloe are a temperature of 65-75°F/ 18-24°C with average humidity to dry room humidity (around 40% relative humidity is a good aim to shoot for).
Yes! Though Monsteras are not too demanding about their conditions, they prefer medium- to high-humidity. If you have noticed crispy leaves or live in a dry climate, it is a good idea to increase humidity around your Monstera deliciosa by using a humidifier or a pebble tray.
When a plant is wilting, it is typically due to under watering, overwatering, or too much direct sunlight. If your plant is wilting, try giving it some water and see if it perks up. Sometimes it's as easy as that. Most plants leaves will begin to wilt when they need watered.
If the leaves are drooping and the soil is very dry, start by watering, or even showering your plant. It should perk back up within just a couple of hours but may take a few days to recover fully.
This movement is subtle and barely noticeable, but if you pay attention (or use a time-lapse camera), you will see that the leaves will perk up at night and relax down during the day. This movement is driven by a circadian rhythm and allows the plants to get as much light as possible.