I'm curious about the use of humidifiers for plants that thrive in higher humidity, like Alocasias and Calatheas. I've read that these plants might adjust to lower humidity levels, but I'm wondering how effective humidifiers are in boosting the humidity around them. How many of you actually use humidifiers for your plants, and do you think it makes a noticeable difference?
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I actually use two humidifiers in my studio apartment since I have quite a few plants. Once you get into the rhythm of refilling them, it’s not too much of a hassle.
I've opted out of using a humidifier, but I do have several moss poles that I keep damp. This creates localized humidity in my plant room, so I think it helps without the need for an actual humidifier.
For the best results, you'd want a powerful humidifier to really raise the ambient humidity in a room. But even small ones can be beneficial if they're close enough to the plants. Every little bit helps!
Instead of a humidifier, I just placed bottles of water around my plants. It works fine for my warm climate since the water evaporates and boosts humidity.
I use a humidifier, but it really only seems to affect the immediate area around it. I monitor the humidity with hygrometers, and it definitely helps, especially during summer or winter when the AC is running.
Thanks for the tip! Sounds like a good routine to get into.