We live in Canada. I have lots of plants sitting in a west window (succulents, wandering Jew, kalanchoe, money plant, etc). Do I need to move them away from the window in the colder months?
Posted Sep 1, 2021, 11:15 PM UTC
Im in Alaska, I leave mine in the window for winter months but I do have lights on them because the days are shorter. The only plant I have that I don't have a light on and seems fine without one in the winter is my african violet.
I will add though if you have a really drafty window you might want to look at moving them.
drafty windows will cause leaves to fall. leaves touching cold glass will also cause leaves to fall. it depends on your window to plant ratio
Yes keep them away from the window and outside access doors, the cold draft when you open the door can shock them. Also hot dry air from your furnace is what gets them, never let it blow directly onto your plants it will dry them to death... also a small humidifier or mister to bring the humidity up because the furnace dries the air so bad.... but not too humid otherwise you will get condensation onthe inside of your windows and will cause damage... the happy medium i find is nothing above 35 RH and not below 25 RH when it is -30 Celcius outside to keep the plants happy
Hi! I live in NW Washington, and I have a gigantic jade tree that usually sits in front of a SW window, and during the winter, I bring her away from the window, and set her in a room with a bright light directly above her, and reduce watering with the occasional luke warm shower to remove dust. She’s fine all winter! I hope this helps! Happy gardening!
Thanks! I have a shelf with grow lights in another room away from windows, so I think I may have to relocate them as it is an older window and not the best insulated one.