Humidity can make a HUGE difference for your houseplants

In today’s video, we’re talking all about humidity — why tropical plants love it, how I manage humidity in my own indoor greenhouse, and a few simple ways you can increase humidity at home.

You definitely don’t need to turn your house into a rainforest but giving humidity-loving plants a little extra moisture in the air can help encourage healthier growth, happier leaves, and fewer crispy edges.

What humidity actually does for plants

When a humidifier is worth using

How I manage humidity in my indoor greenhouse

Finding the right balance for your plants

Plants can collect dust & grime over time. It’s important to clean them from time to time. In this video I go over how to properly clean plant leaves. The recipe in the video can be found below. It works to clear dust, pests, sap and debris.

Spray bottle filled ¾ of the way with filtered water

2 Tablespoons of Dr. Bonner’s Peppermint Castile Soap

1 Teaspoon of Neem Oil

1 Teaspoon of 70% Rubbing Alcohol