Bringing Houseplants Inside For The Winter
Time
Budget
Skill
★When outdoor temperatures drop into the low 50’s regularly, that means it’s time to bring your plants inside! All you’ll need is a couple of tools and a few minutes in order to successfully complete the job.
Tools
Pruners
Soap and Water Mixture
1
Start process when night temperatures drop into the low 50’s regularly
2
Inspect plants for insect and disease infestations
3
Physically remove insects and wash leaves with a mild dishwashing soap and water mixture
4
Prune diseased, damaged, dead and deranged branches
5
Wash down outside of pots, and put saucers back on
6
Bring inside for the night, outside for the day for two weeks (optional)
7
Once plants are inside full time, reduce watering and fertilizing frequency