SOME BEST PLANT HUMIDIFIERS

Humidifiers are meant for humans, not plants but they can help your indoor plants to thrive in a cold environment. If you are living in tropical areas then you might not have heard of humidifiers because these areas are blessed with warm humid air. However, in cold regions humidifier is necessary as most of the fabulous beautiful indoor plants are tropical. The tropical plants can’t survive in cold climates due to the lack of humidity in our houses.

Before looking into the best plant humidifier, you should try some methods listed below to increase humidity.

Place your plants altogether:

Put your plants together and place a small jar filled with water between them. It will create a small humid environment for your plants.

Bath your plants:

You must have listened to pool parties which you can also arrange for your humidity-sensitive plants. You should use lukewarm water for this purpose.

Pebble tray for plants/ Humidity tray for plants:

Put some pebbles in the tray and add water. Arrange your plants on the tray. The water evaporating from the tray will increase the humidity in the air for your plants.

Spraying your plants:

You can spray water on your plants directly to increase their humidity. However, this method is not suitable for all kinds of plants. The plants with hairy leaves or that hold water on the surface should be avoided.

If none of the methods are found suitable for your indoor plants then you should use an indoor plant humidifier. There are different types of humidifiers for plants according to their needs;

Warm mist humidifier:

It simply boils water at its boiling point to release vapors. Most of the popular humidifiers are of this type. They tend to use more electricity than cold mist.

Cool mist humidifier:

The temperature is barely noticeable even if you use a cold mist humidifier. It uses less electricity because water doesn’t need to boil here.

Evaporative humidifier:

It speeds up the process of evaporation by using a fan. They draw water from their reservoir or wicking material i.e., wet cloth, cotton or mat.

Ultrasonic humidifier:

It uses advanced engineering technology to increase the humidity for plants. It generates water vapors by using ultrasonic vibrations. It is the quietest device as compared to other humidifiers.

When you are looking for the best humidifier for plants or plant mister then look for brands GENIANI, TaoTronics, Levoit and Pure Enrichment. Here we provide the list of some best plant humidifiers and small plant humidifier;

Best humidifier for plants:

People mostly focus on stylish, pretty and mini humidifier for plants, so here we have listed some best buy humidifier.

1). TaoTronics cool mist humidifier:

• Cool & warm mist
• Tank capacity 4-Liter
• LED display
• Remote control
• 360-degree rotating nozzle

2). TaoTronics Quiet Operation Cool Mist Ultrasonic Humidifier

 

• Quiet ultrasonic humidifier
• Cool mist
• Tank capacity 4-Liter
• LED display
• Auto-shutoff

3). Honeywell Germ-Free Cool Mist Humidifier

 

• Evaporative quiet humidifier
• UV germ killer
• Cool mist
• Tank capacity 3.7-Liter
• Built-in humidistat

4). Pure Enrichment MistAire Humidifier

 

• Ultrasonic quiet humidifier
• Cool mist
• Tank capacity 1.5-Liter
• Auto-shutoff
• Night light

5). GENIANI Cool Mist Smart Aroma Humidifier

 

• 2-in-1, humidifier and diffuser
• Cool aromatic mist
• Tank capacity 4-Liter
• Auto-shutoff
• LED night light

6). Vicks Warm Mist Humidifier

 

• Evaporative humidifier
• Warm mist
• Tank capacity 3.7-Liter
• Adjustable humidistat

 

7). LEVOIT Ultra Quiet Cool Mist Humidifier

 

• Ultra-quiet ultrasonic humidifier
• Cool mist
• Tank capacity 2.4-Liter
• Auto-shutoff
• Night light
• 360-degree rotating nozzle

8). LEVOIT Cool Mist Auto Shutoff Ultrasonic Humidifier

 

• 2-in-1, humidifier and diffuser
• Ultra-quiet ultrasonic humidifier
• Cool mist
• Tank capacity 1.8-Liter
• Auto-shutoff

9). LEVOIT Warm and Cool Mist Ultrasonic Humidifier

 

• Ultrasonic humidifier
• Cool & warm mist
• Tank capacity 6-Liter
• Remote control
• LED display

10). Vornado Evap40 Evaporative Humidifier

 

• Evaporative humidifier
• 2 Humidity filter
• Tank capacity 4-gallon (15-liter)
• Adjustable humidistat
• Removable leak-free tanks

11). Evergreen pet supplies humidifier

 

• Ultrasonic humidifier
• Cool mist
• Tank capacity 2-Liter
• Auto-shutoff

12). Everlasting Cool Mist Humidifier

 

• Ultrasonic humidifier
• Cool mist
• Tank capacity 6-Liter
• 2-nozzles
• Auto-shutoff

Some large humidifier can also be used as humidifier for greenhouse.

You should keep in mind the following points while using a humidifier;

Where to put a humidifier?

You should place humidifier a few feet away from your indoor plants on a table. If you place it close to the plants, it will result in accumulation of water on leaves and soil. This extra humidity will cause fungus or molds.

Should humidifier run all night?

It depends. You can turn on humidifier for your own sake for cozy sleep but as for plants they don’t require moisture at night. You should run humidifier for 4 to 5 hours everyday in the morning. Running it late will increase the risk of overnight moisture and result in fungus and molds.

Where to put humidifier in bedroom?

The best place to put humidifier is approximately 3 feet away from your bed on a non-metallic surface. Don’t place the humidifier in sunlight. Most probably, you should place a humidifier in the center of the room. Don’t place it directly on the wooden surface.

Plants that absorb humidity:

Here we have listed some beautiful houseplants that love humidity:

• Bamboo palm
• English Ivy
• Tillandsia
• Calathea
• Peace lily
• Begonias
• spider plant
• Boston fern
• Orchids
• Nerve plant
• Cast iron plant
• Lucky bamboo
• Bird’s nest fern
• Palms
• Cactus

Do succulents like humidity?

In general succulent don’t like humidity. However, some can survive in high humidity even at 80-90% humidity level. The combination of humidity and sunlight is the best option for growing succulents indoor.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How do I know if my plants need more humidity?

Instead of consulting the list of humidity-loving plants. You can guess by just seeing your plants, either leaves or their tips are turning brown, the upper layer of soil is dry, the plant wilts or shed more dry leaves than usual, they might need more humidity.

Do my plants need a humidifier?

Yes, most plants need a humidifier because they need excess humidity for growth. The humidifiers are also beneficial to humans in winter when the air has less humidity.

How to choose the best humidifier?

It should have a run time of at least 12 hours without refilling the tank with a simple, small/mini attractive design. Design is not the feature but everyone preferred to buy a beautifully designed compact humidifier.

Can humidifiers cause mold?

Yes, humidifiers for plants can result in the growth of molds and fungus, if they were not cleaned properly. You should regularly clean and sanitize the filters, water reservoir and tank. You should also ensure that moist parts of the humidifier are properly dried.