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Houseplant hacks: is summer rain a ‘spa’ for indoor plants?
You might think tropical plants would love a warm shower, but even in summer the UK’s weather is unpredictable
TL;DR
- Indoor plants accumulate dust and staleness, benefiting from a cleaning similar to an outdoor shower.
- Summer rain can provide soft water and wash dust from leaves, but it must be warm and short to avoid damage.
- British summer showers are unpredictable and can be cold, leading to chill damage, waterlogged soil, and root rot.
- Outdoor pests like vine weevils and slugs may transfer to plants left outside.
- A lukewarm shower indoors is suggested as a safer way to clean plants without the risks of outdoor exposure.