Best Tips to Increase Humidity in your Home! How to Raise Humidity for Houseplants!

[@monicat4205]

Having a fishtank, or two helps with more humidity in the room! 🐟🐟🐠 When I do water changes, I use the tank water to water my plants. They ♥️ it!! Another tip: a cool mist humidifier placed up high above plants to spread downwards. It can be very difficult in a heated home to maintain enough moisture in the soil, let alone the air. Porcelain pots (or plastic) can be better than terra cotta pots in this situation. I agree, the trays of gravel under plants really help with humidity and plant root health. I freshen the soil in each container by adding very nutrient-rich compost or dark damp soil. I enjoy your videos and your wonderful happy spirit! 🌹

[@aimsterb8712]

I have 2 fish tanks and a turtle tank all in my living room. And although my plants surround all tanks, my humidity is still low. Also, I’ve used the water from the fish tank (when cleaning the gravel) on my plants and they hated it. Should I just use the “cleaner “water when I’m only doing water changes and not gravel cleaning?

[@peterperez4493]

I have a fish take but I can’t use the water on my plant because it’s a saltwater tank but yes it does help with humidity because water evaporates and salt doesn’t

[@PleasantPrickles]

I’ve always got a spray bottle filled with rainwater handy. Hanging the laundry around the house is such a great idea and it saves on the electric bill! It’s all good! 🌱👌😀

[@HarliG]

Yes! Saving on bills is also nice haha

[@siobhanwilkes9215]

I wish you had some visuals of each of the tips!

[@hannahrush9101]

I also agree! I see a part 2 of this video coming! 😜

[@kingkhan1802]

I get plenty of visuals from my trips 😂 oh tips :)

[@heartacademy11]

Especially the terra cotta trick

[@LipsToHeels]

Omg, I couldn’t pinpoint what was different about you in the video until 2 minutes in. You’re wearing makeup! I’m so used to your natural beauty. You look amazing either way 😍

[@haleybaley333]

Off topic, but your makeup looks beautiful! Love the highlight!

[@JamesCarmichael]

You know I've been suffering from dry mouth, nostrils and eyes every morning now for almost 2 years and it never occured to me that it might have something to do with the air quality (or lack of) in the house. I've tried everything else, but from tonight onwards I'm going to give these things a shot and see if it helps.

[@kirag9509]

Try to leave a bucket of water in your room. I always got a sore throat when I slept in hotel rooms (it’s because the AC dried out the air) until someone told me to fill the ice bucket with water and leave the lid off while I slept….and what do ya know, no sore throat!

[@kimlippert6995]

You’re so fun to watch! Thanks for the tips! I have an old house with cast iron radiators and I have dishes of pebbles and water on them to increase humidity. I have to refill them every other day so I know it’s getting into the air!

[@jessicam5090]

Oh my... you crack me up!!! "Wind direction, not humidity" 😂😂😂 and who is this?? Harli with makeup?! What???!!!

[@HarliG]

I feel so dumb sometimes haha I am glad I made you chuckle at least! :P & yes! I do own a bit of makeup I very rarely put to use :P

[@michelleschafer9692]

@@HarliG you should wear it more often like somebody said puts a glow on your face.

[@tabathaholtz8626]

@@HarliG Stay natural Harli, you don't need make-up!

[@HarliG]

Tabatha Holtz I just play it day-by-day. If it’s a day I want to put some on, I do. If not I don’t! Most of the time I don’t like wearing it though 😋

[@ShellyAnnSmalling]

@@HarliG someone like me. Finally! I thought something was wrong with me. I usually have makeup upwards of five years. So I just stop waisting my money. I might have a mascara, an eyebrow pencil and I have a lip stain (I think. Lol) I bought on Amazon in 2014. And yes, I still use it to this day. The mascaras I trow out after about 2 months or so.

[@erinestes7598]

I'll boil water on the stove to increase humidity. In places with wood stoves I'll put a cast iron pot of water on to boil. You can put herbs or whatever in too and then it smells pleasant. I liked your idea of standing water in a cache pot. Similar to putting a terracotta pot in a larger non draining pot, then packing around it with moss and filling bottom of larger pot with water so moss wicks up to surround terracotta plant pot.. really great humidity suggestions. Cheers.

[@alexisdelgadillo4514]

Erin Estes hi! How long do you boiling water?

[@erinestes7598]

@@alexisdelgadillo4514 anywhere from an hour to a few hours :)

[@Evangelist.Elizabeth]

Woow this is a great tips

[@Evangelist.Elizabeth]

How many times do you do this

[@blossomsandbundles]

I feel like misting my plants really helps keep spider mites at bay. I love the pebble tray method so much! I have a humidifier but I'm to lazy to use it so instead I have my big oil diffuser that I can set on a low setting under my humid loving plants and it lasts two whole days! It's great! High desert gardening weather indoors or out can be very interesting to say the least 😂 Oh! And fish tanks are amazing to help with humidity!!!! We used to have a huge 125 gallon system that kept all my plants soooo happy!!! I could grow orchids like none other! Now we have a little ten gallon tank and it still helps but not like that behemoth!

[@SuraDoes]

The clothes tip WORKS. I had to dry a lot of my clothes in my room when I first moved to LA because the dryer was broken and it was amazing.

[@hollyhasegawa4240]

Harli you looked extra pretty today, love the red lipstick! Thank you for the humidity tips, I have been trying to increase the humidity in my house little by little. I live in dry Idaho, and now it's just snowy and cold! I hope you are having a great day and I will see you in your next video.

[@cassandrasky5618]

The decorative vases with water in them is a great idea!! I’m actually going to try that!

[@HarliG]

It works like a charm!

[@michelleschafer9692]

@@HarliG with these vases or containers etc that your using are you making sure the plants on top can handle the moisture or all can?? Reason I'm asking is I already do this with the containers and a small upside down pot inside with plants on top.BUT I've never thought of adding extra water in there. Hmmmmm peperomia clustiifolia "jelly" is one such plant I have like this. Me has lots of pots planters vases to use this way........sweet. And the humidity levels are just 40% right now. I spritz, I have some on pebble trays I have some with upside down sea shells that I put water in the sea shells to have water right there for the plants but it evaporates fast. And a few small jars of water around my plants oh and a humidifier and clustered plants together too.

[@ladarrellworf6896]

I’m in Utah as well and my brand new plants are struggling due to our winter dryness. Thank you!

[@justinadziuvyte3526]

In winter you can get one of these ceramic radiator hanging humidifiers. It evaporates water pretty quickly 😊

[@joycetheobald1717]

Harli, your makeup is on point! Love the humidity hacks and even learned a new one from you. Thank you! 😎

[@momsgreenhouse9306]

I put a pot of water on the stove a couple hours a day, low setting. This is a temporary fix until I find a diffuser I like.

[@LatriceSydney]

you should totally have your hubby in a video with you! Maybe like a repot with my husband” or a “husband does my voiceover”!

[@HarliG]

Latrice Niang I definitely want him to be in some! I will try those & I also thought about going houseplant shopping with him & making him buy plants for me hahaha

[@Evangelist.Elizabeth]

This tips are so true , I also have low humidity and my country is very dry , I have tried the to humidity my plant in the bathroom and it has help as far. I will do this once a week. The misting isn’t enough

[@carmenwhitehead]

I'm in Arizona and struggle with the humidity problem too. these are great suggestions thanks!

[@swimmingsubconscious4721]

Hehehe did anyone else see the dog’s cameo? Thank you for the video! I’m in Az and my calathea was beginning to feel the onset effects of our dry heat.😩 It’s all better now that I take her in the bathroom to retain the moisture from the shower! ✨🌿

[@ambivalenc3]

Thanks! Great tips!! Sometimes I take my calatheas into the bathroom when I shower. And then I just let them sit in the steamy bathroom for a while. I hope they enjoy that.

[@kathygilbreath6073]

Loved the video and such handy dandy info. Loved your humor also. You are soo pretty with and without makeup. Thanks for sharing.

[@crystalsplantsandlife]

So I have pebble trays under almost all my humidity loving plants and they seem to be loving it. I also club my plants together when possible. I also mist my plants daily. One tip i have for ferns, is to keep them bunched together in a big tray and then fill up the tray with water, of course u must ensure that the pots dont touch this water level all the time. That has helped tremendously! All my ferns are alive and well, as opposed to earlier when I jsut killed all of them.

[@paulinamalina910]

Does leaving several mugs with old beverages help?

[@delucastudios3097]

i’m wondering myself. I live in ny

[@kirag9509]

Yes! But you probably need a lot

[@Sun_flowered]

So excited I found out! I’m located in Utah as well so your tips are extremely helpful!!!

[@madeleineclaire9257]

I lost my shit when you started singing in the shower 😂😂 thanks for the laughs and the great tips about humidity!!

[@keiths.9239]

I keep my lucky bamboo in between my calatheas. The medium vase bowl works like a pebble tray with no wasted shelf space.

[@Ms2cents]

Same here Harli. It’s freaking crazy how we plant lovers do the same thing just by paying attention to the plants characteristics and habits. Btw, it’s called transpiration when you’re talking about grouping plants together to create humidity. Plants release moisture in the air from pulling water from its roots. It helps with their growth and photosynthesis. They help each other out with providing moisture when they are grouped together. I do the same thing.

[@HarliG]

Lynn TRANSPIRATION YES thanks for clarifying that. I know words until I go to use them & they just leave my mind haha

[@cherylcaravalho4536]

Nice! Thank you for the info. I do struggle with a dry house! BTW your makeup looks great

[@Purple-salamander]

I have a small collection of Hoya, grouped together. I use a clothes steamer at a distance so that the stem is just warm when it hits the plants. They are thriving

[@maryheil2557]

I like the spray bottle bit. It was funny.

[@HarliG]

Thank you Mary! I had a lot of fun filming this video (:

[@phatboyevapes3824]

showering with the door open and or when your dishwasher is done washing open the door and let the hot steam out! plus pebble trays , mason jars of water near the heaters , humidifiers etc all work too! plant grouping also :)

[@petercardona1559]

All good hacks! 👍 I also use pots filled with coco coir chips. Water them througly, place them among your plants and they'll hold and give off lots of moisture longer than pebble trays. PS: Humidity went up but you also turned up the heat. Looking good Plant Mama!🔥

[@myrabbitispink]

with all of these tips you need to bear in mind the risk of introducing mold into your homes - don't overdo it with the humidity indoors

[@deya.cavazos]

I loved this so dang much! Cracking up, you’re so funny, it’s amazing and totally put me in a good mood 😊💜 loved the tips!

[@kattalincornish1242]

This is exactly what I needed! 😁 I just bought my first calathea (idk why it took me so long to get one) and I’m terrified of killing the beauty! So fingers crossed i succeed🤞🏼 Also you should do a care video on an arrow head plant!

[@gailmcmullen1788]

I bought a peacock plant two week ago and can’t believe how quickly I’m killing it!! 🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️

[@donnalnitad5772]

Great video very informative and you look pretty. A humidity hack I use is, I have a small decorative tabletop fountain. 💜 it

[@HuyLy94]

I recently got a humidity sensor and I was surprised when the reading was 75% in a specific room (which explains why the plants in that room seemed to do better) when I took the sensor into other rooms it would drop below 40%. I couldn't figure out why this was happening until I noticed the water in my tropical fish tank was a little low, turns out when you put a large tank of constantly warm, circulating water in an enclosed room it'll increase the humidity.

[@aimsterb8712]

Is your tank open? Because my plants are all around my tank but my humidity sensor says that the humidity is around 33%.

[@Lilzvx]

Lol so technically you can use aquarium without fish instead of humidifier 😂

[@ronkhan8163]

If there is a bath tub not in use in the house and has window in that bathroom, fill up bath tub 1/4 full and leave water standing. Works like a charm for plants in that bathroom

[@Queenstreetcrochet]

Hey Harli! Love your plant videos!can you do a video on what specific plants (besides ferns) love to be spritzed/ misted? I know some don’t like to have their leaves wet. But I get confused lol Thanks! 😊

[@jennyobiliseen4301]

Also I would recommend buying a vaporizer instead of a humidifier. The vaporizer boils the water and releases steam instead. I notice it pumps out much more humidity and if it’s cold out it usually increases the room tel by a few degrees.

[@Dave-if5qj]

I'm in Utah as well Been using the shower trick For a while my self

[@daisyprince2183]

I LOVE your makeup!! I love your natural no make up look so much that I was just shocked and blown away seeing this video with that beautiful bold red lip! 🤣 Forgive me but makeup and plants alike are my weakness! You're gorgeous babe!

[@cheritomkins3855]

You could get hot water heat, or radiator heat. I lived in a place that had baseboard hot water radiators and it was the most comfortable heating I've ever had in a home, and my plants loved it.

[@ericdurgin7843]

Awesome tip, Clothes drying day!

[@naturedegree5671]

Fantastic and lovely presentation Thanks for excellent video

[@shawnaperault1291]

Ahh, yes! Your last sarcastic spritzer there craked me up, and these where helpful tips! Thanks🤓

[@SJ-SOLO]

Little late to the game here, but I keep my plants on and next to my sturdy wire reptile shelving! The heat lamps and water bowls make it warmer and moister.

[@mahuynh]

Loving your make up in this video

[@marilynrose7783]

Love your makeup in this video!!!

[@mariaoquerida1246]

Agree with previous comment! Love your makeup and lipstick color is gorgeous!

[@michalp588]

The terracotta method sounds great, wish I had a visual

[@Uneedmoremeds]

You look beautiful and the makeup is on point. Great tips to increase humidity. I was looking for a humidifier so this is perfect. Thanks for sharing.

[@rkothereo5306]

As you speak love it. And you are beautiful as your plants.

[@KnotDude]

It's just Science! Great video! 😁

[@HarliG]

Knot Dude I wish I knew more science-y words for things 😂😭

[@susanboyd1422]

I love your humor! 🥰

[@MonStarGuy]

On really cold dry nights, we'll boil a pot of salted water to raise the temp and humidity (no central heating here). We'll usually throw herbs and such into the pot to scent the air.

[@MonStarGuy]

By "salted" I just mean like a tbsp salt for a gallon+ pot of water

[@MonStarGuy]

My relatives in live across the river from Laughlin, they'll keep buckets of water sitting around the house to increase humidity.

[@InkpadsPlaypad]

Awesome video ❤️ singing in the shower was a nice touch. Also you have an amazing mister. Very fancy.

[@HollyAnn]

Omg I also live in Utah and am finally beginning my houseplant journey!! I am tempted by all these tropical plants but the dryness stresses me out. I’m starting out small with more succulent style plants that don’t mind it dry but someday I’d love to get a humidifier and dedicate some space to tropicals. I barely gotthe hang of upkeeping my nighttime humidifier for while I’m asleep so I’m not ready to commit to another.

[@HollyAnn]

Sorry for random comment on old vid… just found your channel and am bingewatching.

[@melissaphillips8382]

Great video, love watching you and your mom's videos. Where did you inquire you mister? I like it, looks better then just a spray bottle 😀🌵🌱

[@alei3723]

You have such a beautiful glow!! You look amazing!

[@aprillacuff622]

I use electric tea pot to steam up my room.Spring water of course❤️💃🏽🌹🌺💐

[@HarliG]

oh! That is a great tip! Thank you (:

[@MilayaBrain]

Comment first watch later.. i've been waiting for ur video so much. Urs kinda more interesting to watch than others, perhaps because the way u comment and react 😁😁. Please post video more often. Thank u.

[@HarliG]

Wow! Thank you. That is such a compliment. I am so happy you enjoy my videos because I have a lot of fun making them & interacting with other plant people here!

[@MilayaBrain]

@@HarliG that "fun" is contagious. Anyway.. do u have plan to make video of rare plant wishlist or anykind of wishlist plant 2019? I'd love to see that

[@HarliG]

Nissa Niccha I didn’t have that listed on my to film sheet, but I just added it & I think I’m gonna film it soon! That’ll be a fun one!

[@MilayaBrain]

@@HarliG awesome. Can't wait ☺☺☺

[@junglequeen697]

You are so beautiful 😍! I love your videos keep them comming.

[@HarliG]

Oh wow! Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive comment here. I really appreciate your kind soul!

[@marialooksaround]

Do I spot a Whovian? :D Great video, as always! I just love watching you being goofy, but the advice in here is also really helpful. We only have the humidity problem during the winter where I live (central heating and all that jazz), but that's when I do a lot of the above. Also, hang-drying clothes is good for the environment, finances AND the clothes (less power consumed --> less money paid, longer life cycle for pretty fabrics) xx

[@nadig224]

so glad you didn't just say get a humidifier 🤣 this was super helpful!!

[@hpeteacher9445]

I have electric ceramic storage heaters. The electric elements between the bricks heat the bricks and then small fans blows the heat into the room. I put vases on the heaters and that really helps to put humidity into the air quickly. I fill the vases up once a week. You can put a few drops of essential oils on the water and it makes the room smell and feel good too. 😎

[@HarliG]

oh! That is a great hack! Thanks for sharing!

[@hpeteacher9445]

Thanks! We all do what is best for our plants! 😎

[@marialooksaround]

if you have a pet and do the essential oil trick, be aware that some oils can be really harmful to animals

[@hpeteacher9445]

Good point. I have over 50 pets, but they are all green. LOL! 😎

[@valeriesanchez3074]

My indoor plants seem to love my apartment being 80 degrees. I sure dislike it but I'd rather see my Meyer lemon tree mature.

[@Tina-Faith]

What is that thing you have plants hanging from? I love it

[@sandraandjayda]

Great video! Your skin looks great too! It probably from not stressing over that job you hated. Lol

[@dmanzawsome]

Ironing board stationed right down in the middle of the garden room!

[@119fran]

I was so shocked when you first showed your calatheas. I couldn't believe someone here in Utah could do it lol.

[@HarliG]

It's possible! Hooray!

[@gtavtheavengergunnerlegend3340]

Your skin is amazing

[@boo4ily]

Hey I’m in Utah too!! ❤️❤️ you just got a new local subscriber 😘

[@lyrensutz]

A really nice and very informative video Harli ...... loved the shower bit LOL!!!!!!!

[@HarliG]

Thank you! I am glad you liked it :P

[@robrich8294]

My humidity in my household is 20% !! I’ve been dry coughing up a storm. Not realizing at night breathing sometimes was bothersome and the forced air furnace would dry me out.

[@catrat8554]

wonderful informative video.. thank you harly and u look as a beautiful rose...🌹🌿🍁

[@sheyenvang1098]

You’re sooo pretty!!! 🥰🥰🥰 love you videos!

[@yeseniarios3304]

I live in Texas where its humid always so all I need to do is open a door lol love the video either way lol thank you!

[@elizabetheremus8451]

I have that shower curtain! Yay target!

[@shyloefayad]

ahhhhhh loved this videos!!!!! thank you. so helpfulllllll

[@HarliG]

Yay! I am so happy to hear that. Thank you!

[@angeladeval2720]

I would love to see a video of how you water all your plants :) like do you take them all to the sink.? Do you water them till water drips thru the bottom?

[@ClaireElizabethGrace]

Could you please do a video explaining what in the heck you meant by your incredible terracotta pot inside of a pot method… I’m tryna visualize 😅

[@87FloJo]

Boiling water too! 😀👍

[@joyandpeace6885]

Hello Harli G! I just love when you say bye. It just makes me smile all of the time. Have a beautiful and blessed day!😘🤗🙏🏽

[@lotsofreckles8]

I'm in utah too! this was really helpful

[@tracyloeffler7616]

Harli, thank you again. You have answered a lot of questions I had about humidity. But I have a question, should I place my plants that are still in the growers pot on my humidity trays, or should I put them and a decorative pot, then put them on the humidity Trays? You're awesome, as usual! Tracy

[@michellepureice]

Great ideas and hilarious! Now I really want a cute mister for my plants. P.S. your highlight is popping in this video 😍

[@gustavodavid2401]

I have a few humidity ideas but i dont know if they will work. Would you give your opinion people? I thought of: 1_ Having multiple little glasses of water 2_ Having multiple trays or tuppers with water 3_ Having reasonable size wood planks with water sprayed on top 4_ Having a pot with boiling water on a little table next to the plants 5_ mopping everyday so the floor is wet Please send your opinions. I still am going to try them tho, if anyone is interested, ask me for updates! Thanks

[@nickde6339]

sounds like too much work. just buy a humidifier with good mist output and inbuilt humidistat and place it near the plants...yes it all also consume some electricity

[@lunamaxwell6190]

Hello Harli G, thanks for sharing your what works for you.Today I sprayed my Calathea with distilled water and set her inside a trash bag to create a humid environment.... do you know if this would help her? If so, how long should I leave her in there. Any suggestions? I mean not all day for sure.

[@AdrianaHernandez-xj8jt]

Omg you look very pretty🥰 I enjoy watching your videos.

[@emyplants5179]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@LaTripper]

Would you suggest taking my fiddle leaf fig into the bathroom during a hot shower? Then returning to sunny spot?

[@tyleratkins7676]

Your makeup looks beautiful!!!

[@greenthumb1658]

Your makeup is so yours!

[@raiderfrankdatank]

I use the essential oil steamer thing, without the oils, just water.

[@eelite1111111]

I wish it was so simple as you just said. Living in sweden during winter there is nothing i can do…..

[@gerardshorticultureculture7579]

Great presentation!