How To Care for Houseplants – Temperature
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Fortunately, the majority of the houseplants being sold today have no problem adjusting to standard indoor temperatures. There are essentially three temperature ranges found in the average household: Cool (55 to 65 degrees), average (65 to 70 degrees), and warm (70 to 85 degrees).
Since a thermostat only records the temperature of the particular room it is located in, you should take a thermometer and check the temperature of the different areas where you plan to keep your houseplant. While most plants will adapt to any of these three temperature ranges, certain plants will grow better in particular temperatures, so it’s best to check a guide. There is a guide provided at this site.
Most plants prefer a drop of at least five degrees in the temperature at night, as this allows them to relax after a busy day of growing. The main thing to remember is to avoid putting plants through extreme changes in temperature. Plants kept near windows often have to endure much warmer temperatures during the summertime and much cooler temperatures during the wintertime. In these instances, when the weather becomes too extreme, keep a careful watch on plants in these locations and move them if they show any sign of deterioration.
Make sure that you do not place plants near air conditioning or heating vents, fireplaces, radiators or any areas where appliances which give off heat and moisture, such as a dishwasher, oven, or washing machine, are located. An exception to this rule are tropical houseplants, which may enjoy a location in a sunny kitchen or bathroom, where moist heat and direct sun combine to recreate the warm, humid conditions these plants need.
On this note, allow me to add that I like to keep my cool-loving plants such as Camellias, Azaleas and certain Orchids, in rooms where bright or indirect light keep temperatures relatively lower than in other areas of my home.
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Temperature | Gardener | 
March 24, 2009 1:28 pm
