Should I mist plants to increase humidity?

Many gardeners notice brown leaf edges and mist their plants to fix the browning. However, that approach regrettably later becomes a problem. Misting provides short-term humidity, but after the mist settles on the leaves, an increased chance of fungal diseases is now present due to sitting water. I lost one of my calathea's to powdery mildew before turning to pebble trays for humidity instead of misting. It comes down to stable humidity over temporary humidity with misting.

Pebble trays have completely changed how I care for my plants. I fill a shallow tray with stones, then add water where the pots contact the stones must be above the waterline. As the water evaporates, it gives a constant enjoyable level of moisture without introducing excessive moisture on any leaves. I eliminated the brown edges of my fern in a matter of weeks. If you have an arrangement of larger pots, ultrasonic humidifiers with timers can automate ideal humidity cycles of your preference.

A step-by-step approach to grouping plants can replicate the native habitats of the plants. Indicating a space filled with clusters of orchids as well as pothos allows for a rich humidity of 55% without the need for misting. The succulents shouldn't be placed in that grouping because they would like to have dryer air. You can measure your success by using a $12 hygrometer resting on the canopy rather than wall-mounted.

Read the full article: Understanding and Fixing Brown Leaf Edges on Plants