Summer is going to start waving us goodbye, and autumn is starting to rear its head! Now's a good time to think about how you give your houseplants the support they need to keep thriving and growing in that seasonal shake-up. With the days getting shorter and the air a little crisper (well, sort of), your indoor jungle needs a few tweaks to stay happy. Here’s how to keep your leafy mates thriving this March.

Ease Up on the Watering Can

Your plants aren’t guzzling water when the weather starts to turn to autumn, and so it can be easy to overwater your plants. Do the trusty finger test—stick your finger about 2-3cm into the soil. If it’s still damp, step away from the watering can! Nobody likes soggy roots!

Grab A Grow Light To Convert Low Light Areas

With less sunlight to go around, your plants might start stretching for the nearest window or need a light booster. Check out our stake-and-go Grow Lamps to give your plants the light they need. 

Pour Out Synthetic Fertiliser and Switch to Bioactive!

Synthetic fertilisers can only be used when your plants are in the spring/summer sprint mode. Cooler months is a totally different ball game. You need to use bioactive, microbial fertilisers to keep plants thriving during the autumn and winter months. Swap to Grow Concentrate and Support Pelllets. 

Time for a Pot Upgrade?

Autumn is actually a great time for repotting, so if your plant’s roots are doing a jailbreak out the bottom of the pot, it might be time for an upgrade. Pick a pot that’s only slightly bigger—too much space can lead to waterlogged soil, and that’s a one-way ticket to Root Rot City.

Keep an Eye Out for Sneaky Pests

Pesky bugs love a seasonal change! As temperatures shift, you might see more fungus gnats or spider mites making themselves at home. Wipe down leaves, set up sticky traps, and give any unwelcome critters a gentle eviction notice with some neem oil.