Dust also settles on plants over time, which is why you should clean the leaves of your indoor plants regularly. Here are three tips.
You should remove dust from indoor plants at regular intervals, as this not only promotes their vitality, but also makes them look better. However, since indoor plants cannot hope for downpours like outdoor plants, you have to lend a hand and clean the leaves yourself. In this regard, we have put together three tips for you to consider when cleaning the leaves.
Cleaning plant leaves properly - 3 tips
Tip 1 - Dust off plants:
Large-leaved houseplants in particular can be easily dusted off, for which the use of a very fine-pored cloth or a feather duster is well suited. However, you should be particularly careful with this work so as not to damage the individual leaves.
Tip 2 - shower off plants:
It is even easier to shower off the indoor plants, which can be done on the balcony or terrace on warm days - but not in direct sunlight (danger of leaf burn). It is then advisable to shower in the morning or evening hours. You should also use slightly tempered water for this.
You can also wash off your indoor plants in the shower or bath. This has the advantage that the plants do not have to be exposed to temperature fluctuations. Alternatively, you can of course wet the indoor plants with a spray bottle.
Tip 3 - Make plants shine:
Many plant owners love it when their houseplant leaves have a sheen. For this purpose you can, for example, rub the plant leaves very carefully with milk or vegetable oil. However, such a treatment can also damage the plants in individual cases (intolerance), which is why you should only carry it out in exceptional cases.
Very important: the right additional care
If you ever clean your plants, you should always carry out a complete care measure if possible. For thisinclude the removal of withered leaves and flowers, any necessary pruning or fertilizer application and checking for pest infestation. You can also use this opportunity to clean the associated plant containers.