Healthy Houseplants All Year Long

May 29, 2018

Healthy Houseplants All Year Long

May 29, 2018

Healthy Houseplants

Did you know that Ohio is one of the cloudiest states in the US? It’s number 8 out of the top ten according to Farmer’s Almanac. According to that article we see 63-68 days of sun annually. I think it must be sunny more days than that but I’m an optimistic kind of gal.

All of those days of low light make it really hard on houseplants.

And I do love my plants.

Healthy Houseplants, low light, ohio,

During the seasons with less sunshine the plants get moved in front of this big picture window. This photo was taken during a late snow and after many of the plants have moved to areas that get more sunlight in the summer months.

As I was watering the houseplants this morning I counted 23. I lost two this winter due to lack of sunshine.

Needless to say, succulents don’t really do very well for me.

Healthy Houseplants, Chinese Money Plant, Bohemian, Dining Room

#1 Secret for Happy Houseplants

So what is my big secret for keeping my houseplants healthy and happy even though I live in a very cloudy state?

Fish!

Healthy Houseplants

We’ve had a number of beta fish over the years. As well as houseplants.

And I swear they are the perfect combo.

Betas are super easy to care for and they make great plant water.

When I clean out the fish bowls I use the old water to water my plants. I just pour it from the bowl into a watering can and then water my plants. Sometimes I dilute it with tap water but most times it’s just straight fishy water.

No, it doesn’t smell bad. 

It gives my plants a very gentle bit of fertilizing every time I water. They seem to LOVE it.

And I don’t waste the water.

So even in the winter when my plants aren’t getting all of the sunshine they might like they are getting a very mild fertilizer. I get a clean fish bowl and a I love watching the fish swim around.

The best part is that when it’s time for my plants to bloom I usually get TONS of blooms because the plants are healthy and happy.

Can’t beat that!

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