Plant Rx: Summer Plant Care 101: Heat, Watering, Humidity, and Fertilizer

It's summer, which means your houseplants are hot, thirsty, and possibly judging your life choices. In this episode of Plant Rx, Justin Hancock and Marcos Garcia tackle the biggest summer plant-care questions, from heat stress and watering woes to humidity myths and fertilizer basics. You'll learn why plants may appear to "hit pause" during extreme heat, how to transition houseplants outdoors without shocking them, whether self-watering systems still work when a plant slows down for the summer, and why blasting your favorite pothos with cold air from an AC vent isn't doing it any favors. Justin also breaks down those confusing NPK numbers on fertilizer labels and shares practical tips to help plants thrive all summer long. Stick around to the end to hear Justin and Marcos share their favorite plants of the summer.