A common problem with both indoor and outdoor plants is that they can suffer from too much sun. The sun’s rays can stress a plant’s leaves to the point of dehydration, causing the plant to lose much of its green vigor. A sign that your plant has been overexposed to the sun is a collection of dark or bleached spots on the leaves. Often times, the soil beneath the plant will have little or no moisture, causing it to harden. If this happens to be the case with your plants, follow the instructions below for a quick fix. But remember, not all plants are easily revived, so have patience, and keep a good watch over your greenery.
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If your plant is indoors, remove it from direct sunlight and place it in a shadier spot. Changing a plant’s sun exposure can give it needed rest, but you must keep a close eye on its progress to be sure you have not placed it in too much shade. Shade, much like overexposure to sunlight, can easily disintegrate a plant’s health as overexposure to sunlight.
Next, for both indoor and outdoor greenery, you will want to water your plant, thoroughly. For outdoor fauna, this means soaking the ground at the plant’s base multiple times in a day. The soil has been hardened, and will take a few good soaks until it has been properly hydrated. For your potted greenery, or indoor flora, you will want to do the same. Let the soil have a full soak, and if possible, get the entire plant wet in the process, in order to cool it off. To keep your indoor plant’s moisture levels high, place the pot in a tray of water.
You will want to trim the dead or scorched foliage after properly watering. Your plant is expending energy on attempting to keep the burnt parts alive. Clip these areas off so that the energy it produces will go to the areas of the plant that are still healthy.
After you have completed this process, mulch underneath your outdoor plants. The mulch is necessary to keep the roots and soil both hydrated and protected from the sun’s rays. This is a good idea for any plants that seem to dry out in your yard.
Lastly, if you are worried you have a shady house plant in the sun, check the following list. Some plants that you should move away from the window include – moth orchids, flame violets, peace lily, thanksgiving cactus, most palms, coleus, snake plant, zebra plant, philodendron and ferns.
Source: Teleflora – How to Revive Flowers Scorched by the Summer Sun
