Why mist indoor plants?

1) What is misting?

Misting, also known as vaporization, is a process that involves spraying water onto your houseplants in a very fine mist. Watering isn't always enough, and many plants also need to be misted, both at the root and foliage levels.

But is this true for all plants? What are their benefits? And how do you mist them effectively?

You will find all the answers to your questions in this article on how to mist your plants wisely.

2) For which plants?

Misting is highly valued by almost all plants. For indoor plants, especially tropical ones, misting is an essential health and beauty practice, as they appreciate humidity.

Ficus, Yucca, indoor citrus trees, Calathea, Croton, Asparagus, Chlorophytum, Bonsai, Philodendron, Banana tree, Bromeliads (Guzmania, Tillandsia, Vriesea, Billbergia, Neoregelia), Asparagus, Philodendron, most indoor ferns (Asplenium, Nephrolepis), Schefflera, and even avocados love this addition of freshness.

On the other hand, plants with hairy or downy foliage, or certain carnivorous plants with waxy leaves do not appreciate misting . The same goes for Begonias, Coleus and Cyclamens.

3) The benefits of misting:

- Humidify the atmosphere : spraying water on the foliage of your plants helps to compensate for the excessively dry atmosphere in our homes by increasing the humidity in the plant's environment.

- Dust your plants to allow them to breathe better.

- Fight against mites : Misting is an effective and environmentally friendly way to combat mites and harmful insects that could infest your plants, as they hate humidity. Prevent infestations by regularly spraying water on the foliage of your plants or get rid of the beginning of an infestation by misting the foliage for several days in a row.

4) How to spray your plants?

Misting is mainly done on the foliage and stems, never on the flowers!

Make sure to set the jet to a fine spray and keep your distance of 20 cm from the plant so that it does not receive large drops directly. This can be a bit of a hassle because, depending on your decor, you will need to protect certain surfaces from moisture (wallpaper, furniture, etc.).

Misting the root system is very important for orchids. Be sure to read our article on watering orchids .

Tip: For plants in small containers, misting the soil allows for gentle watering without the risk of overflow.

5) What water to spray?

As with watering, the ideal is to collect rainwater . But it is not always easy to collect and store it.

You can then use the water from your filter jug ​​to limit limescale and chlorine levels. Water that is too hard will leave marks on the foliage of your plants and will hinder your plant's respiration in the medium term.

If you don't have many plants, you can water them with bottled spring water , but this environmentally unfriendly solution seems to us to be a stopgap solution.

6) How often should I spray?

The frequency of misting depends on your plants' needs, the atmosphere, and the season. Generally, depending on the humidity, tropical plants can be misted year-round.

In winter, the air in your home dries out due to heating. This can cause leaves to dry out despite proper watering. It is therefore recommended to spray several times a week, or even once a day.

In midsummer, in hot and very dry weather, we recommend daily misting.

In less dry periods such as spring or autumn, spray less often, i.e. once or twice a week.

Caution: When spraying regularly, ensure good ventilation of the room to avoid creating excessive humidity.

7) How to choose your sprayer?

Large, small, designer, vintage, or even adjustable, there's one for everyone. Choose the vaporizer that's easiest and most handy for you and the one that fits best into your decor so you don't have to put it away after each use.

Find our wide range of vaporizers on our website in the “Water Vaporizer” section and let yourself be tempted!