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Homes & Gardens
Tenielle Jordison

These 5 common mistakes could kill your houseplants this summer, experts warn – luckily they're all easy to avoid

Summer houseplant care mistakes.

One of the things that brings me the most joy in summer as a plant parent is watching my houseplants thrive. New growth doubles them in size, while their glossy foliage soaks up sun, making up for any losses during the harsher seasons. But, only through trial and error have I been able to make the most of the warmest season for my houseplants, avoiding summer houseplant care mistakes.

You see, indoor plant care requires effort all year round. So, while the summer provides much more favorable conditions for houseplants (unlike cold windows and lack of light when caring for houseplants in winter), there is still room for things to go wrong if you neglect care.

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