Season changes are times when we should pay special attention to plants at home. The change in weather conditions obviously affects them and it is something that we must take into account to make the necessary adjustments. In particular, when the summer ends and the cold seasons arrive plants need a series of care special to face the loss of hours of light and the drop in temperatures. So we have prepared a brief compilation of advice on key aspects to prepare the inside plants heading into fall.
location and light
Although not all plants are the same, nor do they have exactly the same needs… but, as a general rule, in autumn there will be fewer daylight hours that in summer and it is something that we must take into account to place the plants, that they demand it, as close as possible to a window to take advantage of the entrance of natural light. The change of location in the plants is common with the change of season, perhaps in summer we have moved them away from the areas with more light because the exposure and heat could be excessive and now it is time to return the plants to the brightest spots of the house
Irrigation and fertilizer
Just as we have to adjust the location to control the reception of light, we must also adjust the irrigation. As a rule, the plants’ need for water will decrease after the summer and we will have to water less often. The fundamental thing in this sense is always to make sure that the pots have a good drainage system to ensure that there are no waterlogging and to ensure that the roots do not rot. At the same time, if we want to keep our plants in all their splendor, autumn will be a good time for a last fertilizer of the year that will help the plants to better resist the cold season months.
Pruning and transplants
It is also convenient that we remove the dry and deteriorated leaves, it is something that should be done throughout the year, but especially in autumn so that the plants do not waste nutrients and energy. It is convenient to follow the specific recommendations for each type of plant, because the times and cycles of each are different, but the change of season from summer to autumn is good time to transplant, and to plant, some species. There are even plants that bloom in autumn such as cyclamen, pansy or chrysanthemum.
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