Summer is almost here and I like to know if the AC running will hurt my plants? I have a small collection of phrags and a few houseplants growing near a window. Should it be OK or should I move them elsewhere? Thanks!

I dont know the answer but can you grow your plants outdoors in the summer?

Plants need humidity and AC kills humidity. You could move your plant outside or to another room without AC.

Your plants are going to need all the humidity you can give them and the AC will reduce all that humidity.

Plants need humidity and AC kills humidity. You could move your plant outside or to another room without AC.

That was what I had thought so.

i dont think ac is good for plants. think about it. in the jungles where they grow are always warm and humid.

Depending on where the AC vent is in the room, you can try to create a humid microclimate around the plants with humidity trays or even a humidifier. I grow indoors, and we can have the AC on in the house but still keep the humidity in the plant area at 60%+.

Also think about cracking the window open by the plants...would make the AC work harder but you might be able to find a balance that keeps both you and your plants comfortable. If I could keep the house at 80 degrees my paphs would grow faster; however, I can't afford to heat a greenhouse in the winter so have to compromise.

Yes you can probably still grow your plants with the AC running as long as the vents are not at full direct blasts at your plants and run a humidifier at the same time.

If you can and have space outside of your home then moving them outside would be the best option.

If it's too hot and humid for you without AC, is there not a room you can put them which isn't being cooled? I know I can live happily in hot weather if I know it means my plants are going to grow well!

As others are saying, could you not put them outside?

Plants need humidity and AC kills humidity. You could move your plant outside or to another room without AC.

:iagree:The plants need the humidity. It is okay if you monitor the humidity in the room.

Thank you all so much for the advice! I'm afraid of taking them outside because I don't want to burn them in the sun. I have an extra bedroom and I can move them in there and close the vents.:Thnx:

Plants need humidity and AC kills humidity. You could move your plant outside or to another room without AC.

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Thank you all so much for the advice! I'm afraid of taking them outside because I don't want to burn them in the sun. I have an extra bedroom and I can move them in there and close the vents.:Thnx:

Good idea!

Thank you all so much for the advice! I'm afraid of taking them outside because I don't want to burn them in the sun. I have an extra bedroom and I can move them in there and close the vents.:Thnx:

Great solution.

Growing your plants outside in the summer is the best option if you have the space. I grow mine outdoors in the summer where they grow so much better and faster.

Thank you all so much for the advice! I'm afraid of taking them outside because I don't want to burn them in the sun. I have an extra bedroom and I can move them in there and close the vents.:Thnx:

thats great!!!

Plants need humidity and AC kills humidity. You could move your plant outside or to another room without AC.

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