Houseplant clinic: I’m off on holiday. How will my plants survive?

Self-watering devices, moving plants out of direct sunlight and grouping them together will help prevent returning to a plant graveyard

What’s the problem?
I’m worried my houseplants won’t survive the heat while I’m away. How can I make sure they stay alive?

Diagnosis
Summer can be challenging for houseplants because hotter temperatures, brighter sunlight and longer daylight hours mean they lose moisture more quickly and therefore need more attention. Going away on holiday adds further cause for concern regarding dehydration and heat stress.

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