As a rule of thumb, all cacti, drought tolerant plants, and the great majority of succulents, should never be misted!
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 lot of people don't understand the importance of misting,” adds Jenkins. “Misting is one of the top things that you can do for your houseplants. I advise my clients to mist their houseplants one to two times per week.”
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.)
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.
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.
However, snake plants don't really benefit from misting, as they're native to arid regions and are used to dry conditions. The thick leaves of a snake plant also help to prevent water loss, so misting is usually unnecessary.
Misting creates humidity, and some tropical plants appreciate it (though there are more effective methods for increasing humidity around your plants), but it should supplement watering. To water properly, pour water directly on the soil until it runs out the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot.
Some plants want daily misting; others are OK with two to three times a week.
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.
Misting is highly recommended at least once a month, and more often with species that enjoy it (see full list below). Be sure to spray the top and underside of your leaves, and if using for cleaning your leaves, wipe the leaves down with a cloth after misting to remove dust.
Humidity. Monstera Deliciosa enjoys a humid environment, which is why we recommend frequent misting of its leaves.
Peace lilies love humidity, so mist yours every few days or keep her in a humid room, like a kitchen or bathroom. Alternatively, pop her near other plants. As a group, they'll create their own microclimate - that's smart.
Avoid showering plants that don't like to get their leaves wet (such as African violets, Cyclamen, and Begonias).
High humidity: The money tree needs moisture just as much as it needs indirect sunlight. Misting the plant is a great way to keep its environment humid and its leaves clean; keeping the plant in a room with a humidifier can accomplish this for you.
Milk can be used to clean leaves as well as deter some common issues such as powdery mildew or aphids. Soil milk dilution sprays can be used on the leaves as a method of foliar feeding, which means allowing nutrients to be sprayed on and absorbed by the leaves.
Watering Sansevieria trifasciata
In a warm heated position indoors, you may need to water every 3 weeks as the heating drys the air and the soil. Always allow the soil to dry between watering and never let the plant sit in a saucer of water. Should you mist spray your Snake Plant ? The simple answer is no.
Water your Pothos every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. Some signs of overwatering include yellowing leaves and black stems, while underwatered plants will wilt and their potting mix will dry out.
Other house plants such as a spider plant, philodendron, peace lily and crassula also prefer to be always watered from the bottom. Seedlings are vulnerable to damage from watering from above so should always be placed in a tray of water to soak up the moisture they require.
Spider mites prefer a dry environment, so the best way to keep them off your plants is to create a more humid environment. As most houseplants are tropical, they'll appreciate this and thrive. Misting your plants regularly with a plant mister is a great way to do this.
Snake plant
The snake plant, also known as mother-in-law's tongue, is one of the lowest maintenance bathroom plants out there, and one of the most popular for that exact reason.
The best type of water for your Snake Plant is room-temperature, filtered water. If you do not have filtered water, you can fill your watering can and let it sit out overnight or for a few days so that some of the chemicals in the tap water will evaporate.