Humidity 101: Don’t Spray/Mist Your Houseplants!

If you’ve been around houseplants for any length of time, you’ve probably heard someone recommend misting your plants with the latest trending mister to keep them healthy. After all, if it works for plants in a rainforest setting, why not for my houseplants? As it turns out, there’s a lot more to it than that. Let’s take a look at why misting isn’t always the best option—and what other options are available.

Misting is Not Always Best

Sure, your houseplants have been looking a little parched. But if you're tempted to give them a good ol' spritz - resist and wipe down instead! Too much water can invite unwanted guests: mould and fungus are just the beginning. Plus, root rot is something they don't take kindly to (and neither do we!). Not only that, but hours of dancing around with your plant spray bottle won't even guarantee long-lasting humidity levels - the reality is that these fleeting moments of 10 seconds won't do much to create lasting moisture - apart from leave you with soggy plants and furniture if you have been dancing around now for hrs.

Little surprise that regular spraying isn't actually beneficial for plants either- so why risk it? For what should be every green thumbs priority - combating over/under-watering quirks with humidifying tactics instead is essential here; because when misty oasis start cropping up in households without adequate precautions, gnats soon follow…

leaving us asking one question – ever heard the phrase 'too much of a good thing'?

Alternatives to Misting

So if misting isn't always the best option for your houseplants, what should you do instead? A few ideas include:

• Grouping multiple plants together (which helps create a humid microclimate).
• Placing trays filled with pebbles or gravel near the base of your plants (will help increase humidity levels).
• Using a humidifier in the same room as your plants (this is especially helpful during winter months).

• Placing some plants in your bathroom. But it might not be humidity alone that will also boosting growth. The theory is the bathroom is the humid room and so plants do well in there, but the bathroom will also often have a frosted window which provides this amazing light and bonus, there's also usually a heat lamp or a heater drying it out.

• Instead of splashing on leaves occasionally,... turn up that humidifier and give those leaf babies all they need with just H2O vapour—it'll work wonders in boosting growth potentials! You can also use self-watering pots and a Sustee soil moisture meter that does not require batteries! So you don't have to worry about over-watering your houseplants manually every day! 

While misting may work well for rainforest monkeys, it's not always the best choice when it comes to houseplants. Too much mister can lead to fungus growth and root rot, while most plants don't need extra humidity anyway! Luckily there are plenty of alternatives that will keep both you and your houseplant happy - like grouping multiple plants together, using trays filled with pebbles or gravel near their bases and setting up automatic watering systems - so you never have to worry about overwatering! With these tips in mind, you'll be able to keep all of your green friends healthy and thriving!