Colder weather and fewer hours of sunshine in winter can stunt the growth of houseplants which struggle to thrive in these conditions. However, people are being warned against trying to coax their indoor greenery back to life by giving them large quantities of water.
Fiona Jenkins, houseplant expert at MyJobQuote.co.uk - which helps homeowners find tradespeople - said: "Many houseplants can become dormant in winter due to the less than favourable growing conditions. This means they do not need as much watering as they do in spring and summer.
"If you continue to water your plants in winter as often as you would in warmer months this can do them more harm than good. Instead, there are other hacks you can try to help keep them healthy and strong in the winter months such as using mayonnaise to shine the leaves."
