Dry or moist air? The majority of houseplants prefer the former conditions in their location. But what if you can't find a place that meets these requirements? Fortunately, even small measures can be used to reduce the humidity in the environment. Read here how you can create optimal conditions for your plants.
How can I lower the humidity for houseplants?
To reduce the humidity for houseplants, you can use s alt or cat litter, pay attention to the interior, ventilate regularly, do not dry laundry in the apartment and use dehumidifiers. Certain plants such as aloe vera, cacti and arched hemp also help reduce humidity.
Simple measures to reduce humidity
S alt
Fill a small bowl with s alt and place it on the windowsill next to your plants. S alt removes moisture from the air.
Tip
Decorate the bowl with pretty pebbles or shells. In this way you can combine room decorations with an effective effect.
Cat Litter
Cat litter is specially designed to absorb moisture. Even if you don't own a cat, it's worth visiting a pet store.
Pay attention to the interior
Of course, an aquarium enriches every living space. In this case, however, you have to choose between drought-loving houseplants and the fish. Because the water basin releases moisture into the surroundings. The same applies to decorative indoor fountains.
Air regularly
Especially if there are a lot of people or pets in one room, you should regularly provide fresh air and air circulation. Living things breathe out moist air. If it doesn't have a chance to escape, it will build up in the room and harm your houseplants.
Do not dry laundry in the apartment
The laundry becomes dry, the air in the room becomes humid. It's better to use a wet room or the basement to hang up your clothes. When the weather is nice, the garden or balcony is of course the better choice. Additional wind breezes accelerate drying even more.
Install dehumidifier
If measures such as drying the laundry or regular airing cannot be implemented as desired, a commercially available dehumidifier (€219.00 at Amazon) can help.
Plant helpers
People also often feel uncomfortable in rooms that are too damp. In addition, if the humidity is too high, mold can appear in the masonry. Did you know that there are also houseplants that lower the humidity in a room on their own? These include
- the bow hemp
- Aloe Vera
- the Ficus Benjamini
- Cacti
- the thick sheet
- the dragon tree
- the penny tree
- Echeverias
- and the lucky feather
Note: No tip for you? Of course, you can also swap out your houseplants the other way around. Plants from tropical regions love moist air.
