Green Thumbs Up: Tips for Caring for Houseplants When You’re Away

By: ROS Team

Adding greenery to your home through houseplants is a wonderful way to add vibrancy and vitality to your living space. Not only do they offer an aesthetic appeal, but they can also improve the quality of indoor air, alleviate stress, and increase happiness.

However, if you’re someone who often travels or goes on vacations, you might be worried about how to keep your beloved plants alive while you’re away. Fret not, as we’ve gathered some helpful tips to ensure your houseplants remain healthy and thriving during your absence.

Planning for Vacation

If you’re planning to go on vacation, there are a few things you can do to ensure that your houseplants will be okay while you’re away.

First, plan your trip so that it doesn’t coincide with extreme weather conditions – this means avoiding holidays and other busy times when the weather is likely to be bad.

For example, if your favorite holiday falls during the summer months and temperatures tend to rise above 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius), consider taking time off work instead of traveling during this time period.

Secondly, prepare for emergencies before leaving home by placing drip trays under each plant’s potting soil surface so that excess water won’t spill onto floors or furniture while watering is being done remotely via automatic timers every few days throughout their stay at home without human supervision.

Cluster Plants Together

While you’re away, it’s important to make sure that your plants are getting the right amount of water. If you don’t, they’ll die. But how do you figure out what kind of plant each one is?

First off, remember that some plants require more water than others. So if there are multiple pots in a cluster and one of them has a different watering schedule than the rest, it should be placed closer to where all the other potted plants are being watered (like near where your sink is).

Secondly – and this is pretty obvious – if two or more different species require similar amounts of water (like succulents), put those together in one area so they can help each other out!

Find Someone Who Can Water Your Plants Or Water Automatically

If you have a friend or family member who is willing to take care of your plants, that’s great! They can water them as needed. If not, there are two other options.

Set up an automatic watering system that will water the plant at regular intervals (e.g., once every three days) and keep them alive until you get back home.

The downside is that these systems are expensive–they range from $20 up to hundreds of dollars–and may require some DIY skills on your part if you want something custom-made by hand rather than purchased off-the-shelf.

Put Them Outside

If you have a sunny porch or balcony, this is the perfect place for your plants. You can also put them in a sheltered spot outside. If you don’t have a sheltered spot that gets enough sunlight and has enough room for all of your plants, then choose just one or two plants to keep outdoors.

Pruning And Maintenance

Trim the plants before you leave. If the leaves look a little shaggy, it’s best to trim them before you go on vacation. This will help keep them healthy and reduce the risk of mold or pests taking hold in your absence.

Remember that most houseplants need their leaves trimmed regularly- – every few months is ideal – so don’t feel bad about cutting back some of those overgrown branches!

Remove dead or dying flowers immediately before leaving on vacation so they don’t attract insects inside your home while you’re away from it.

It’s also important not to forget about watering: if there aren’t any blossoms around for bees and other pollinators at home during their natural life cycle (which can vary depending on species), then make sure there’s still plenty of water available so nothing dies off due solely because things got dry!

Final Thoughts

Houseplants are a great way to add some life to your home, and they can help purify the air. But they don’t just thrive on their own–they need some attention from time to time to stay healthy.

If you’re planning on going away for an extended period (or even just a weekend), you must know how best to take care of your plants while away from home.

We hope these tips will help make sure that when you come back from vacation, all of your plants will still be alive!