With summer well and truly in the rearview, your houseplants might be the last thing on your mind (unless, of course, we're talking poinsettias). We'd forgive you for thinking you can now slow down your plant care routine, throw caution to the wind, and more or less abandon your green-fronded friends until the spring, but they most certainly won't. It may come as a surprise, but your houseplants actually demand as much attention this time of the year as any other.
If you're already a dab hand at decorating with houseplants, you'll know that most greenery enters a period of dormancy during winter. Cooler temperatures and lower light levels mean they slow their growing process or stop completely in response to their changing environment. While there might not be much going on on the surface, your plants will still need adequate care, but your summer plant care routine will take some adjusting. For healthy, flourishing foliage once warmer weather returns, here's what you need to know.
