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Homes & Gardens
Holly Crossley

Should you fertilize houseplants in winter? The experts advise

Houseplants and watering can.

Q: I bought lots of new houseplants last summer to brighten my bedroom and home office. I fed them regularly during the warmer months with an all-purpose houseplant fertilizer and they thrived. Now winter is here, should I be feeding them less?

A: Usually, the answer is yes. The majority of indoor plants don't need feeding in winter, nor do they need much water.

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