Four ways your plants could be affected by the spring heatwave
Summary
UK's current hot spring weather will affect different types of plants in various ways. Indoor plants might suffer from too much heat and sunlight, while some outdoor plants may thrive if properly watered. The warm weather could also bring forward the timing of fruit harvests.Key Facts
- UK is experiencing higher than normal spring temperatures, reaching up to 29C.
- Increased temperatures and direct sunlight could negatively affect indoor plants, causing symptoms like wilting or changing color.
- Some outdoor plants and fruit-bearing plants might grow well in the hot weather if they're watered correctly.
- There's already a noticeable effect on the timing of the fruit harvest due to the early warm weather.
- Overheating can be controlled in houseplants by providing additional shading or through positioning in less direct sunlight.
- According to Kevin Martin, Kew Gardens' head of trees, this unusual heat, combined with existing soil dryness, could affect a tree's growth and ability to photosynthesize, or make its own food.
- Experts recommend that both indoor and outdoor plants should be watered in the morning or evening, when the water will not evaporate as quickly as it would in the afternoon heat.
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