Heating air also affects houseplants. But not all specimens are sensitive. Some plants cope with the dry and high temperatures better than others.
These houseplants are not only a great eye-catcher on the window, they also tolerate being close to the heater.
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Lucky Spring – likes dry heating air
The name says it all with this example. Because with the lucky feather (Zamioculcas zamiifolia), even beginners can’t go wrong.
The robust house plant copes well with dry heating air and can even tolerate short-term drought thanks to its fleshy leaves. Perfect for anyone who likes to forget to water.
Bow hemp
While other plants usually hang their heads on the windowsill, bow hemp feels quite comfortable here. If it is watered once a week and provided with fertilizer about every four weeks all year round, you will be able to enjoy this popular houseplant for a long time
Birch fig
The birch fig is one of the most popular houseplants ever. In autumn and winter, rooms with dry heating air don’t bother her at all. The plant only reacts sensitively to drafts or cold ground and sheds its leaves.
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Succulents
Since succulents come from dry regions, heating air is not a problem for them. But succulents should never be placed directly on the heated windowsill. This can take its toll on even these robust houseplants. It is better to choose a location that is a little further away from the radiators.
Cacti
Cacti can also stand well on the windowsill above a heater. If cared for well, the spiky specimens reward us with beautiful flowers in bright colors such as pink, yellow or orange.
Rubber tree
Along with the Monstera, the rubber tree is one of the most popular houseplants. And not without reason. Finally, this pretty specimen is incredibly easy to care for. Diseases and pests can hardly harm it and even heating air is not a problem for the rubber tree.
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This is how plants like it on the windowsill
- Correct location: Make sure the window sill you choose provides enough light. A south-facing window often offers ideal conditions for houseplants to overwinter on the windowsill.
- Choose suitable plants: Choose plants that tolerate dry and warm conditions better. Succulents or cacti, for example, are well suited if the windowsill is particularly warm.
- Increase humidity: Heaters dry out the air, which stresses many houseplants. Use a humidifier or place a bowl of water near the plants. This means the room climate remains pleasant.
- Regular watering: Check the moisture content of the soil regularly. If the air is dry, plants may need water more often. However, avoid waterlogging.
- Use insulating material: Place an insulating layer, for example a board made of cork or wood, between the window sill and the plant pots. This way you avoid the plant getting its “feet” too warm or too cold.
- Spray leaves regularly: Spray the leaves of your plants regularly with water to protect them from drying out. This is particularly recommended for plants with large leaves.
- Keep an eye on the temperature: Make sure that the temperature near the windowsill does not fluctuate too much. Rapidly changing temperatures can harm plants.
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