Plants will not get the same amount of light indoors as they do outdoors, so it is important to get them used to the amount of light they will be exposed to in the house. When soil is almost dry, water it well. Try to avoid fertilizing plants 1-3 months before moving them indoors. If they do need it, use a fertilizer that dissolves in water. Prepare for bugs.
Spider mites are the worst for indoor plants.
To get rid of them, use a spray insecticide like Kelthane two or three times a day at five-day intervals. However, be sure to spray the plants outdoors and then bring them back in to avoid inhaling pesticide fumes. Estes also suggests buying plants that are better suited for life inside of the house. There are a variety of popular plants that thrive indoors because they are better suited for the low levels of light commonly found inside. For questions or information about this page, contact Kay Fike Jones .