How to Use a Humidifier for Your Houseplants 💦🌱

Tropical indoor houseplants need more humidity than we give them, especially in the colder months. The solution is to use a humidifier for plants, so here are a few recommendations on how to set one up, where to place it, as well as the one I think is the best cool mist humidifier for the money.

I set the humidistat on mine to about ~50%. With that setting, mine runs for DAYS without needing to be refilled.

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[donna]

The best "humidifier" I ever had was a 35 gallon fresh water fish tank.

It kept the humidity stable and had the advantage of providing nutrient-rich water for houseplants when I changed some of the water in the tank. The fish were happy; the plants were happy; and I was happy.

[alexandrabillett]

I'm a biotech engineering student studying thermodynamics and chemical processes and shit and you dead-ass explained the whole "relative humidity vs temperature" thing SO good so that those who don't know it will understand. Really like that you could phrase it so logically because I've often failed to do so! :)

[stevenrix]

Kind off topics but I noticed one thing: plants youtubers do not need to invest in lighting equipment for videos, they already have the grow lights.

[queenyen]

I bought a $16 humidifier from miniso 😂
So far I'm really liking it and my ferns love it too.
Thank you for the video

[elderyehudahwatchmanoftheg]

Glad you purchased one. I have had them for years along with having small indoor water fountains to control the indoor humidity. I also use distilled water. Okay! now for the next stage brother. You have got to get yourself a air purifier. Dyson makes some great ones and you can make payments for those who can't afford the upfront cost. I have several throughout my home. I have a video that will be re introducing my houseplant channel as to why air purifiers are important when sharing our indoor space. Take care!

[juniorgc]

Just ordered mine, I will keep it off wood and off the wall much appreciated advice

[silz]

How far away should we put the humidifier from tropical plants? I have a corner of my house with my tropical plants and don’t know if it should be close to them.

[KrstnaSchroeder]

i use a humidifier year round, mainly for health reasons but it sure helps the plants too!

[Adeline]

I have this one and a Homedics 2 gallon. The Taotronic stays by my bed. The Homedics is in my living room. It's summer and I run my tao every night and set it at 50% works perfect.

[RobBurto]

I use a cheapo old humidifier my mom used with essential oils so my room stays humid and doesnt dry out my nostrils and make me have nosebleeds, especially during winter with the dry hot heater air pumping 24/7

[Lanasleaves]

videos like this are so helpful to help you decide when they're are so many types on the market!

[msmair]

Most instructional video that I have come across on this topic
THANK YOU

[DivineByDesigns]

I have been researching this day! So informative. Thank you! Can’t wait to watch more of your videos!

[leilanibocardo]

For how long do I leave my humidifier on my plants?

[Rosefreitas]

Best video ever, very informative and clear talk, quick and loved the machine demonstration. Also the difference of ultrasonic and warm one was exactly what I was searching, winner 👏👏👏💗🏆

[Uneedmoremeds]

Great information about humidity and humidifiers. I never mist my plants but remember my mom always doing so way back in the day. I may start using filtered water for my humidifier. Thanks for sharing🤗👍..

[kaylakthulhu]

Me, just using an oil diffuser that my boyfriend's brother bought me for xmas two years ago lol might need to upgrade. We'll see how well it works in the summer

[lorrainevelascocanlas]

So how long should i keep my humidifier running?

[TheAdhdGardener]

I tried humidifiers but it wasnt enough n I couldn't go crazy with humidity so I got a large greenhouse in my dining room n put the humidifier in there!!

[kcflores]

How close can i keep the humidifier next to my plants? I just got a portable mini humidifier and put it right next to my monstera. Would that be bad for my plant?