Houseplants

Outside with the green plants!

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Our houseplants are first and foremost tropical plants. In warmer countries, they thrive best in the wild, in the heat and humidity. Here, due to our more northern climates, it's in our homes that they can spend the year. Why not take advantage of the summer to offer them a little vacation in their more natural environment after surviving a winter in a often dry and overheated atmosphere? Come on! Out with the green plants!

But be careful, even though the vast majority of green plants will be very happy to spend a few weeks outdoors, you must be careful not to stress them too much, cause irreparable damage, or even send them straight to the compost bin. Follow the rules!

Not too fast!

Remember, green plants are tropical! You must avoid frost at all costs, which would have a devastating effect on them. Most will suffer even below 10ºC. Monitor the weather and wait until the risk of frost is well over in your area. If a late frost surprises us, putting us on alert for our annuals and vegetable plants, make sure to bring your green plants inside for the night and take them back out the following morning.

Acclimating the plants

We wouldn't think of going outside in the full sun without any protection after long months cooped up in the well-controlled comfort of our homes. The same goes for plants! They need time to adapt to their new environment. Allow between 7 and 10 days for acclimatization to ensure stress reduction for the plants. First place your tropical plants in the shade and sheltered from the wind for a few days, then move them to the sun for a few hours, for those that tolerate direct sunlight, of course.

Respect the required level of sunlight

Just because a plant is of tropical origin doesn't mean it appreciates the direct midday sun rays. You must place your indoor plants under the right lighting for their needs. Some plants will prefer moderate shade to the blazing sun, while others, like ferns and begonias, will be happy in the shade.

Properly maintain

By placing your indoor plants outside, you should expect their water demand to be greater. They will dry out faster, so water more frequently and don't rely solely on rain. Since the fresh air will promote their growth, they will also need more fertilizer to meet their needs. The Passion Jardins® all-purpose liquid fertilizer is a good choice.

A quick reminder: when it's time to plant or repot your indoor plants, choose a potting soil suitable for this type of plant. Fafard's Connaisseur® potting soil for indoor plants offers excellent results!

5 indoor plants to use on your terrace

You can offer a lovely vacation in the yard to almost all your houseplants. They will be swayed by the wind and enjoy the sun, humidity, and sometimes even the rain. It's impossible to offer them all this indoors. Here are 5 plants that will adorn your terraces all summer: