Keep Your Indoor Plants Alive While You’re Away on Vacation!

 

Are you dreaming of a tropical paradise and ready for your well-deserved vacation? Don’t worry about leaving your beloved indoor plants without water. With a little bit of preparation, you can keep them happy and healthy even when you’re away. Let’s explore some options compiled by an interior plantscapes expert for how to keep your plants watered while you’re off exploring the world.  

Create a System of Water Wicks  

Water wicks are an effortless way to keep your plants watered while you’re away. All that is needed is a jar or container, such as an old pickle jar, filled with water and placed next to the plant. A piece of string or yarn should then be attached to the bottom of the container and then placed in the soil near the root of the plant. The water will slowly move up through the string or yarn and into the soil, keeping your plants hydrated while you’re away.  

Add Water-Holding Crystals 

Another fantastic way to keep your indoor plants hydrated while on vacation is by adding water-holding crystals such as superabsorbent polymers (SAP) or aqua crystals. These are small crystals that work like sponges and absorb large amounts of water which can be released slowly over time. Simply mix these crystals into your soil before going on vacation and they will stay hydrated for weeks at a time!  

Call On Your Favorite Neighbor 

If all else fails, call your favorite neighbor or family member who can come by once or twice during your vacation and give them each a watering. This is probably one of the oldest tricks in the book, but it still works! Just make sure they know what type of watering schedule each plant needs so they can properly care for them while you are away. 

By taking this advice from a flower rentals professional, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing that your beloved indoor plants will be taken care of even when you’re away! Whether it's setting up a system of water wicks, adding water-holding crystals, or calling on someone to check in, there are many ways to ensure that your plants will stay healthy no matter how long you've gone from home. So, get out there and start planning that dream vacation knowing that your green friends will be taken care of! 

 

Heroman Services is the leading Interior Landscaping firm along the Gulf Coast. We provide personalized designs, installations, horticultural services, and maintenance programs for hundreds of prestigious clients across the South. 

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