Houseplants drop their leaves in response to several conditions: too much or too little water, restricted root growth, temperature is too cold or a rapid change in the growing environment. Many gardeners move their houseplants outdoors for the summer season. With the recent move back indoors, and the change in light, these plants may experience leaf drop. The good news is the plants should self-correct within a few weeks if they receive adequate care.
Remember, growth will typically slow down significantly as plants respond to the change in environment. Water only as needed and avoid the temptation to fertilize your plants at this time. Allow time for plants to acclimate to their new location. When plants are brought indoors or even when they are brought home from the store, the light conditions will be different. Try to expose plants to this change gradually. If plants were receiving bright light in their previous location position them near the window that receives the brightest light in your home. If their permanent location is darker, take time to move the plants allowing them to adjust to less and less light. It can take four to eight weeks for plants to acclimate depending on how drastic the light difference is. When the weather warms up follow the same process in reverse as you prepare to re-introduce the plants to the outdoors. (Cynthia Domenghini)
Remember, growth will typically slow down significantly as plants respond to the change in environment. Water only as needed and avoid the temptation to fertilize your plants at this time. Allow time for plants to acclimate to their new location. When plants are brought indoors or even when they are brought home from the store, the light conditions will be different. Try to expose plants to this change gradually. If plants were receiving bright light in their previous location position them near the window that receives the brightest light in your home. If their permanent location is darker, take time to move the plants allowing them to adjust to less and less light. It can take four to eight weeks for plants to acclimate depending on how drastic the light difference is. When the weather warms up follow the same process in reverse as you prepare to re-introduce the plants to the outdoors. (Cynthia Domenghini)
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