By Leaf of Faith SA
There’s something special about curling up indoors during winter — and nothing completes the cozy vibes quite like a thriving indoor jungle. But colder temps, shorter days, and drier air can throw your plant care routine off track. Don’t worry — your green friends can still thrive with just a few seasonal tweaks!
Here’s how to care for your indoor plants through the Australian winter months.
1. 💧 Adjust Your Watering Routine
As the temperature drops, your plants' water needs change. They’re growing slower, and the soil takes longer to dry out. Overwatering is one of the biggest culprits of root rot during winter.
Leaf of Faith Tip:
Check soil moisture with your finger or a moisture meter before watering. For semi-hydro plants, slow your water changes to every 2–4 weeks and top up only as needed.
Using Clear Nursery Pots will help you keep an eye on soil and the moisture levels.
2. ☀️ Make the Most of Natural Light
Your plant babies still need good light to grow — but winter days are shorter and light is weaker.
Leaf of Faith Tip:
Move plants closer to north- or east-facing windows. Rotate them regularly to avoid leaning. For low-light spaces? Consider investing in a grow light like the SANSI LED Grow Light.
3. 🌫 Boost Humidity
Winter heating systems can dry out indoor air, which tropical plants especially hate.
Easy ways to increase humidity:
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Group plants together
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Use a humidifier
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Add sphagnum moss to the top layer of your potting mix
4. 🌱 Fertilising in Winter: Yes or No?
Most indoor plants still grow in winter — just more slowly. So don’t stop feeding them completely!
Leaf of Faith Tip:
Use a slow-release option like We The Wild Support Pellets for consistent nutrition over several months.
For hydro and semi-hydro setups, add liquid fertiliser such as Growth Technology Foliage Focus during full water changes.
5. 🐛 Keep an Eye Out for Pests
Just because it's cold doesn’t mean pests are gone. Spider mites, fungus gnats, and mealybugs can still show up.
Leaf of Faith Tip:
Use sticky traps (like the cute uBloomd pest traps) and inspect leaves weekly. Wipe dusty leaves using We The Wild Protect Spray.
🌿 In Summary
Your indoor jungle can thrive through winter — all it takes is a little attention, the right tools, and a lot of love 💚
At Leaf of Faith SA, we’re here to support your plant journey through every season. Browse our range of winter plant care essentials — from growing media to grow lights, and everything in between.
📣 Have your own winter care tips?
We’d love to hear them — leave a comment or tag us in your plant setup!
