Winter houseplant care checklist
Adjust indoor plant care for winter: check light, watering needs, heating exposure and leaf condition without using a fixed routine for every plant.

REVIEW EACH PLANT
- Identify the plants and their individual care needs
- Check how much daylight each position receives
- Move suitable plants towards brighter indirect light
- Keep foliage away from cold window glass
- Keep pots away from direct radiator heat
- Check for cold draughts around the plants

ADJUST WATERING
- Check the growing medium before watering
- Adjust watering to the plant rather than a fixed calendar
- Check that drainage holes are clear
- Empty standing water from saucers after watering
- Review feeding needs for the plant’s winter growth
- Note plants that dry unusually quickly near heating

KEEP TRACK OF CONDITION
- Remove dust gently from suitable leaves
- Inspect leaf undersides for pests
- Remove fallen leaves from the pot surface
- Check room conditions against species requirements
- Record persistent changes in leaf colour or growth
- Schedule a short regular check of the collection