Prepping Your Plantitas for Cooler Weather: Fall Plant Care Essentials

As fall sets in, your plantitas need a few adjustments to stay healthy and cozy. Cooler temperatures, lower humidity, and reduced sunlight all impact their needs, so here’s a quick guide to keeping them happy as the season changes.


Adjust Lighting

• Find the Bright Spots: Move your plants closer to windows for maximum sunlight. East or south-facing windows work best.
• Supplement with Grow Lights: If natural light is limited, consider a grow light to give them the extra boost they need.

Water Less

• Check the Soil First: Water only when the top 1-2 inches are dry. Cooler weather means slower growth, so they’ll need less hydration.
• Use Room Temperature Water: Avoid cold water, which can shock your plants.
• Moisture Meter: Try our moisture meter to check on the moisture of the soil. This will help you know when to water!

Increase Humidity

• Mist Regularly: Humidity-loving plants like ferns will benefit from occasional misting.
• Try a Humidity Tray: Place a shallow water-filled tray with pebbles under your plants to naturally boost humidity.

Hold Off on Fertilizing

• Pause Feeding: With slower growth in fall, most plants won’t need extra nutrients until spring.

Shop Fall Plant Care Essentials
Support your plantitas this fall and check out our selection of plant care tools from our Plant Moisture Meter to our free EBook “How To Not Kill Your Plants”. Keep them thriving as the seasons change!