An open window only gives a drought when the wind outside is strong, for the aperture is large enough to permit the gentle entrance of fresh air. At some times, particularly in winter and more particularly still at special festive seasons such as Christmas, we are apt to congregate in larger than normal numbers in one or two particular rooms. The temperature rises, the atmosphere becomes thick and stagnant and possibly heavy with tobacco smoke.
An atmosphere of this kind is deadly to all but the least sensitive of indoor plants and if a festive gathering is planned or expected it is wise to remove from the room to a cooler spot all plants such as African violets, poinsettias and others that would certainly suffer. They can be replaced in the morning.
Only some of the really tough plants can withstand droughts, whether the air be cold or hot, so windows should be checked carefully for this and situations in the home that are subject to droughts should either not be used for plants or should be doctored to prevent these droughts. For example, in summer time plants are frequently stood in the otherwise empty and unused fireplace.
Yet unless the chimney is blocked there is a constant stream of warm air traveling along the floor and up this chimney and plants there can be seriously affected. Again, many of us like to have plants in a hallway or near the front door, for this is a means of providing a welcome to our guests. But if this doorway admits a blast of cold winter air when it is opened the plants should receive some sort of protection to avoid damage to them.
In general central heating is the best form of heating for house plants, with a gentle heat which is well spread over the entire atmosphere and no central or closely located heat spots exist to burn the delicate tissues of plants. Where plants are to be situated above or near to radiators, fit deflector plates to move the direct convected heat away from or around the plants.
Deflector shelves are available for fitting to the tops of radiators and these add to the efficiency of the heaters as well as protecting the plants. Otherwise place the plants in a position where they will benefit from the gentle warmth but not in the direct current of hot air which arises from them. - 19955
An atmosphere of this kind is deadly to all but the least sensitive of indoor plants and if a festive gathering is planned or expected it is wise to remove from the room to a cooler spot all plants such as African violets, poinsettias and others that would certainly suffer. They can be replaced in the morning.
Only some of the really tough plants can withstand droughts, whether the air be cold or hot, so windows should be checked carefully for this and situations in the home that are subject to droughts should either not be used for plants or should be doctored to prevent these droughts. For example, in summer time plants are frequently stood in the otherwise empty and unused fireplace.
Yet unless the chimney is blocked there is a constant stream of warm air traveling along the floor and up this chimney and plants there can be seriously affected. Again, many of us like to have plants in a hallway or near the front door, for this is a means of providing a welcome to our guests. But if this doorway admits a blast of cold winter air when it is opened the plants should receive some sort of protection to avoid damage to them.
In general central heating is the best form of heating for house plants, with a gentle heat which is well spread over the entire atmosphere and no central or closely located heat spots exist to burn the delicate tissues of plants. Where plants are to be situated above or near to radiators, fit deflector plates to move the direct convected heat away from or around the plants.
Deflector shelves are available for fitting to the tops of radiators and these add to the efficiency of the heaters as well as protecting the plants. Otherwise place the plants in a position where they will benefit from the gentle warmth but not in the direct current of hot air which arises from them. - 19955
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