Experts are warning people who have plants in their homes to place them in a specific part of their house this week as temperatures soar.
After a sunny weekend and the hottest day of the year yesterday, many have rushed out to enjoy the rays. However, the heat can have a negative impact on your beloved plants.
When plants are exposed to heat for long periods of time, their nutrients begin to dwindle as the soil dries out and the plants die due to water loss.
You can help your plants recover from heat stress by watering them thoroughly and slowly in the morning or evening when the sun is not as strong. Using a watering can allows you to direct the water directly to the roots.
Plants are also handy for keeping your home as cool as possible during a heatwave, as we all know that British homes can be awful when the temperature is warm. This is because, due to our temperate climate and cold winters, they are designed to trap heat in. This is done using sturdy bricks, insulation, double or even triple glazing and thick roof tiles to keep as much heat inside as possible.
That’s all well and good on a freezing December morning, but in the grip of a sweltering heatwave, battling through the heat can become a real struggle, especially as the vast majority of British homes don’t have air conditioning.
The best way for most people to deal with heat in the house is to open the windows in the morning to allow cool air to circulate and then close the windows and blinds during the sunniest hours of the day.
But your plants can be helpful too, as they can help reduce the amount of heat entering your home, says Liza Garrison, product director at innovative interior design brand Ruggable FR.
She said, “When keeping plants, place them toward the windows/areas that receive the most sun. Plants absorb the heat and then release excess water into the air through their leaves. By releasing evaporated water, plants cool themselves and the environment.”
Plants also often release excess water into the air through their leaves. By releasing evaporated water, plants cool themselves and their surroundings.
