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Annalise Smith

6 Tricks for Keeping Your Indoor Plants Alive and Looking Well During a Heatwave, According to a Horticulture Expert

Modern living room with blue sofa, spiral staircase, herringbone floors, a potted plant in the foreground, and two by the TV, with an armchair near the floor-to-ceiling windows.

Whilst hydrating regularly might bring us relief, houseplants are typically fussier. Add the complication of a serious heatwave into the mix, and things get even trickier: too much water, and they'll turn yellow, too little, and they'll shrivel, turn brown, and maybe even die.

Setting a fixed watering schedule helps track when and how often to water houseplants. When temperatures peak, though, you'll need to adjust, says Monique Kemperman, a horticulture expert at Plants & Flowers Foundation Holland. "Prioritize watering according to a plant’s needs," she adds. "Plants often need extra water during hot weather, but daily watering is not always necessary."

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