Taking care of your plants during vacation

You are all set to go for your annual vacation, but there is something that you can't stop worrying about — your houseplants. How do you ensure that they remain as green and fresh during your absence? So, here's what you should follow before stepping out for your holidays:

Keep it cool
If the plants are not watered regularly, there's a high chance of them wilting away in the scorching sun. Hence, make sure you move your plants to a cooler area. Move them out of direct sunlight as plants placed away from the sun will retain more water while you're away.

Group them together
Since plants release moisture through the process of transpiration, group your plants together in one place to help keep the air around them moist and humid. However, remember that your flowering plants are different from other green plants or bonsais, so space them out accordingly.

Watering options
Keep a small tray or plate of pebbles filled with water beneath each potted plant, this will help the plants stay hydrated for a long time. You can also set up your own sprinkler system by suspending small earthen pots with holes in it, slightly above the plants. Choose the pot depending on the size of each plant, fill them to the brim and leave it. It will water your plants drop- by-drop for a while.

Involve your neighbour or friend
If nothing, then simply keep your plants at a place in your home that is accessible to your neighbour too. A balcony for instance, from where they can water the plants regularly. And if your neighbour is kind enough, simply shift the plants to their house while you're away. Don't forget to bring back a nice gift as a gesture of gratitude!

TIP:
Soak terracotta pots before planting
Terracotta pots may look attractive, but remember they are made out of baked clay due to which water evaporates quickly. If you want to plant directly in terracotta, be sure to soak the pot in water first, this will help the plant and the soil remain hydrated. In fact, make sure you water the pot as well from the outside, so that it helps maintain a low temperature and not get heated up.

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