Could this common appliance be silently killing your houseplants?

"Dehumidifiers are brilliant for keeping damp and mould at bay, but while they're great at managing humidity levels, they could be quietly working against your houseplants. Most indoor greenery prefers a little moisture in the air, and when humidity levels drop too low, plants can start to show the strain. Crispy leaf tips, yellowing foliage and slow growth are all signs that your leafy companions may be feeling the effects of dry air."

"Dehumidifiers work by pulling moisture out of the air to reduce humidity levels in your home. That's excellent news if you're trying to prevent damp patches on walls, reduce condensation on windows or cut down the risk of mould spores spreading. But the problem is that most houseplants rely on a certain level of air moisture to stay healthy. While humans are comfortable with indoor humidity between 30% and 50%, many plants - particularly those that originate from tropical or woodland environments - prefer things a little higher."

Dehumidifiers remove moisture from indoor air to lower humidity and prevent damp, condensation, and mould growth. Many houseplants, especially tropical and woodland species, require higher ambient humidity than typical indoor ranges. Low humidity increases leaf water loss faster than roots can replace it, causing crispy leaf tips, yellowing foliage, and reduced growth. The severity of harm depends on dehumidifier settings and how much humidity declines. Balancing indoor moisture protects both buildings and plants by monitoring humidity with a hygrometer, grouping plants, using pebble trays or humidifiers, placing plants in more humid rooms, and limiting dehumidifier runtime.

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