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Article: Help houseplants weather the winter.(Home Front)
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- Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO)
- Article date:
- November 26, 2005
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Byline: Holli Bowman, Special to the News
Question: Do houseplants need special care during winter months?
Answer: Houseplants are great companions. They provide needed oxygen, usually require less attention than a pet and add a splash of color to their surroundings.
You could even decorate them for the holidays. However, during this time of year they need special care because of colder temperatures, lower humidity and a reduced amount of sunlight. Because houseplants grow slower during the short days of winter, adjust the watering and fertilization schedules and consider moving the plants to a new location.
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