Every winter, countless houseplants silently suffer — not from the cold outside, but from the well-meaning habits we carry over from summer. Overwatering a dormant pothos, blasting a fiddle-leaf fig with dry heating air, or placing a tropical near a drafty window can undo months of healthy growth in just a few weeks. Indoor plant care in winter requires a genuine shift in routine, one that respects your plants' slower biological pace and the dramatically different conditions inside your home. The good news? Once you understand what your plants are actually experiencing, the adjustments are simple, logical, and deeply satisfying to make. Photo by Chloe Ridgway on Unsplash What's Happening in Your Garden Right Now In winter, most houseplants enter a period of reduced metabolic activity — not true dormancy in the way outdoor perennials experience it, but a noticeable slowdown. Cell division slows, root uptake decreases, and photosynthesis...
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