Nobody wants to come home from a holiday to dead or wilting plants so a little bit of planning can go a long way to ensuring they remain healthy and happy while you’re away
A two-week break or simply getting away for a few days can be a problem for people who want their houseplants to survive in their absence. Nobody wants to come home to sad wilting plants, so preparation is key.
Peace lilies are “almost indestructible” according to Claire Bishop, senior houseplant buyer at Dobbies Garden Centres. “These beautiful air-purifying houseplants actually thrive on under-watering so will likely be just as healthy when you return as when you left,” she says. If you can’t get a neighbour or family member to pop in and give your plants a drink, self-watering containers can be a good solution. They are great for keeping plants hydrated and can be used to water plants for up to two weeks, says Claire Bishop.
A good place to soak your plant is in a bathtub or in the garden. “If your pot has drainage holes, you can water from the bottom by submerging your plant in the water and fertiliser mixture for 10 to 15 minutes, until it’s stopped taking up water,” says Kate.Just be careful not to overwater, as leaving your houseplants in damp soil can cause root rot to set in.
When you return home, the first thing to do is to carefully assess how your houseplants have fared. “Depending on the methods you took to care for your houseplants, some of them may need a good watering, while some of them may be over-watered,” says Claire Bishop.
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