Psst⊠itâs us, the Original Earthlings! đ± We may just look like plant pots, but weâve been around long enough to know a thing or two about keeping your leafy friends happy. Labor Day may signal the end of summer fun, but itâs also the start of a cozy new seasonâand your plants are adjusting right along with you.
So grab your watering can, scoot us a little closer to the light, and listen in as we share our best afterâLabor Day plant care tips.
1. Frankie the Sitting Pot đȘ
âWater check! Cooler temps and shorter days mean your plant isnât as thirsty as in the summer. Before you grab the watering can, poke the soil about an inch deep. If it still feels moist, hold off. Overwatering can lead to root rot, and trust meâno plant enjoys soggy socks in September! Instead, aim for a gentle, less frequent watering schedule to match the slower pace of the season.â
2. Rosie the Hanging UFO Pot đ
âDonât let the dimmer autumn days fool youâplants still need their daily dose of sunshine! With the sun setting earlier, find us a cozy spot near a south- or west-facing window, where the light is strongest. If your space doesnât get much natural light, consider a grow light as a little seasonal boost. Think of it as an autumn lantern, helping plants soak up the glow even when days are short.â
3. Charlie the Standing Pot đ
âFertilizer? Not so fast! Fall is when many plants slow down their growth. Theyâre taking a breather before winter, so they donât need extra plant food right now. Adding fertilizer when theyâre not actively growing can do more harm than good. Letâs tuck the fertilizer away until spring, when our green friends are ready to party and push out new leaves again.â
4. Terra the Terracotta đ
âAh, those crisp autumn nights! While you may love cracking open a window for a cool breeze, your plants might not. Cold drafts can shock them, especially tropical varieties. Keep us away from drafty doors, windows, or chilly air vents. Instead, think cozy: steady room temperatures, no big fluctuations. Just like youâd wrap up in a blanket with a pumpkin spice latte, keep your plants snug and warm.â
5. Frankie Again (because I love a spa day) đż
âLetâs not forget self-care! Fall is the perfect time to give your plants a little spa treatment. Dusty leaves can block sunlight, making it harder for plants to photosynthesize. Use a damp cloth or a gentle shower to wipe away the dust and keep those leaves shiny. Not only does it help them breathe better, but it also makes them look fabulousâready for all your cozy-season selfies.â
đ A Final Word from All of Us Earthlings
âWhew, that was a lot of plant wisdom, wasnât it? But donât worryâit all boils down to this: after Labor Day, plants want what we wantâless hustle, more cozy. Keep their soil slightly drier, scoot them closer to the light, skip the fertilizer for now, protect them from chilly breezes, and give them a good dust-off every so often.
Do that, and your leafy companions will stay happy all through fall, while we Earthlings keep them safe, snug, and looking stylish in your home. Hereâs to a season of golden leaves outside and green joy inside!â đżđâš