Houseplant care for Winter

As I unwrapped my new delivery of plants and planters today, I realized that winter is coming (along with the cold)! If you have houseplants that you would like to enjoy through the winter, follow these care instructions for happier and healthier houseplants... (1) Water plants less during the winter! Remove decorative container covers so that water can drain through the pot. Don't allow plants to sit in water! (2) With the exception of orchids and succulents (like Christmas Cactus), plants should be kept moist. (3) Houseplants like sunlight, but NOT direct SUNSHINE! Move them out of the rays. (4) Most plants enjoy the same temperatures we enjoy, but thrive a little cooler (around 60F). (5) Before you transplant outdoors, check for hardiness at www.usna.usda.gov. Not all plants received at funerals or for gifts are necessarily the right hardiness level for Kentucky!