Houseplant Tips: Avoid Exposure to Sources of Direct Heat

Many gardeners think they are doing their houseplants a favor by placing them in a warm spot, but placing your indoor plants near a direct source of heat, like a radiator or duct, will dehydrate the plant very quickly. Even if you are diligent about watering the soil, the foliage will quickly become desiccated. If you have a cool home and want to provide extra heat for your houseplants, be sure they are insulated from the direct heat by placing something like a thick board between the heat source and the plant’s pot.