222 Humidity and Houseplants | Growing Joy with Plants | Podcast
Channel: Growing Joy with Maria
Date: 2024-01-30

Do I really need a humidifier? Why do my plants get crispy leaves when I crank the heat? When it comes to houseplant care, humidity is right up there with water and light as one of the most important factors. I’ve spent years stressing about humidity levels.

Fortunately, I invited my dear plant friend and humidity expert, Leslie Halleck, for another session of Grow Better. Understanding the science behind humidity has helped me stop freaking out and keep my plant collection happy.

In this episode, we learn:
[04:44] Beware of random blogs you find online!
[05:43] Why is humidity important and how does it affect the plants?
[08:57] Important role of transpiration in a plant's health
[13:32] The three terms you need to know (relative humidity, absolute humidity, vapor pressure deficit)
[14:49] Grow your indoor garden like never before with Soltech's grow lights!
[17:10] Cold air vs warm air
[20:54] Is your hygrometer relative or absolute humidity?
[22:45] Why is it so much drier in the winter?
[25:18] How elevation affects vapor pressure deficit
[31:00] Methods for increasing humidity
[31:48] Why misting doesn’t work
[33:36] Why pebble trays also don’t work
[35:04] Why grouping plants together work
[37:40] Is growing plants under glass effective?
[40:25] Leslie’s obsession with glassware and mushrooms
[41:26] What is burping?
[42:07] What are Wardian cases?
[42:50] What are Orchidariums?
[49:13] How Leslie maintains the humidity in her house
[51:01] Check out Leslie’s Tiny Plants
[52:14] Sign up for Leslie’s courses!
[54:37] Where can you find Leslie on social media?

Check out the full show notes and blog of 'Humidity and Houseplants' here: https://growingjoywithmaria.com/humidity-basics

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