Reducing High Indoor Humidity: Protecting Plants and Home

While tropical plants love humidity, most houseplants suffer from excess moisture—fungal/bacterial diseases thrive, condensation spreads spores. Modern airtight homes and greenhouses often need dehumidification.

Home Humidity Reduction

• Ensure HVAC systems function properly—they regulate humidity well
• Check pipes, basement, crawlspaces for condensation; insulate sweating surfaces

Greenhouse Humidity Control

• Increase air circulation immediately
• Water less frequently; improve drainage
• Add bottom heat to create microclimates, prevent condensation on leaves

Controlling humidity prevents disease outbreaks that destroy months of work.