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AIBU?

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To put my indoor plants outside?

10 replies

Crazyplantlassie · 07/06/2022 13:45

I have communal garden
AIBU on my day off (sunny 18-19 degrees here) to put my big indoor plants (peace lily x 2, cheese plant x 2, palm, ficus tree) outside for them to have a plant holiday out of the confinement of a one bed tenement flat?

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Proudboomer · 07/06/2022 13:47

I always put my indoor plants out in the summer but then I have a garden so I don’t have to worry about anyone stealing them.

Crazyplantlassie · 07/06/2022 13:48

Proudboomer · 07/06/2022 13:47

I always put my indoor plants out in the summer but then I have a garden so I don’t have to worry about anyone stealing them.

Does any of them ever burn? This is my first time doing this with my plants

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WishILivedInThrushGreen · 07/06/2022 15:43

My houseplants always look so healthy after a spell outdoors in the summer.
All the dust washes away and leaves are glossier and perkier.

Do it!

WatsonsToeTag · 07/06/2022 15:48

Yes - let those little indoor beauties sunbathe for a bit!

Mine always have a few days outside in the summer. Might pop them out this weekend for a breath of fresh air!

Lacedwithgrace · 07/06/2022 15:54

Yes! Just keep an eye if there are kids using the garden too they might play with them

StamppotAndGravy · 07/06/2022 15:56

Try to leave them in the shade for a few days first, or put them out when the sun's gone round to stop them burning. Even my chilli plant got sunburnt this year

newnamethanks · 07/06/2022 15:57

Yes but watch out for Vine weevil and other nasties when you take them back indoors.

TheRoadToRuin · 07/06/2022 15:58

Put them out in the rain they'll love that.

adlitem · 07/06/2022 16:09

I put my monstera out every year. They have to be in shade though mostly, they won't be used to direct sun and can burn easily. But shaded areas are fine.

StarlightLady · 07/06/2022 16:10

Always outside in the summer, including cacti. remember they are on hardy though, so in September keep an eye on the weather. Most will thrive if the temperature is in double figures. In reality there is no such thing as an "indoor plant" of course.

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