Keeping Houseplants Alive While You're on Vacation

Method 1: Plastic Bag Greenhouse

1. Soak soil thoroughly, allow to drain.
2. Insert 2–3 wooden skewers around pot edge.
3. Place plant in a clear plastic bag and seal.
4. Skewers support the bag off the leaves.
5. Move to kitchen counter (avoid hot windows).

Method 2: Bathtub Humidity Chamber

1. Place an old towel in the bathtub and soak with water.
2. Set houseplants on the wet towel.
3. Close shower curtain and bathroom door.

Why They Work

Both methods raise humidity around the plants, eliminating the need for watering. Plants tolerate reduced light for up to two weeks without harm.