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What are humidity stones and how do they work? If you have indoor plants, you need to make sure that they are well-watered especially during the summer season. While indoor plants love moisture, they should not be soaked in water because they can start to rot. Fortunately, there are humidity stones that you can use to maintain moisture and humidity in your indoor plants. Let us learn more about this below.<\/p>\n

How do humidity stones work? Humidity stones work by producing evaporation. The water that is poured on the stones will evaporate which increases the level of humidity around the stones. Placing a pot of indoor plants on top of the humidity stones can help it gather much-needed moisture without getting soaked in water.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Humidity stones are a great help for indoor plants that need higher air humidity. You can purchase them at your local garden center, or you can even make one at home. What are humidity stones? Do humidity stones really work? How do stones create humidity? What is the best humidity for indoor plants? These are some of the questions that we will discuss. Read the rest of the article below for tips on how to use humidity stones for plants and how to make your own.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What are Humidity Stones?<\/h2>\n

Humidity stones are basically stones you can find in your garden. When water is poured into the stones, they help increase the air humidity around the plants.<\/strong> Humidity stones are a simple and easy way to provide your indoor plants with a comfortable and humid environment.<\/strong> Simply place the potted plant at the top of the humidity stones and pour water into the stones.<\/p>\n

The stones will prevent the plant from gathering too much water. Water from the stones evaporates into the air and gets soaked by the plants. A lot of indoor plants can benefit from humidity stones which include orchids. By using humidity stones, there is no need to install a humidifier to help increase the moisture in the air. Place the indoor plant at the top of the humidity stones and allow it to benefit from the moisture that is released from the stones as water evaporates.<\/p>\n

Are Humidity Stones Any Good?<\/h2>\n

Humidity stones are a good and helpful tool that you can use to help your indoor plants thrive. Water evaporates from the stones and increases humidity.<\/strong> Water that is poured on the tray will turn to gas and will diffuse in all directions. These water molecules will spread throughout the room. Placing a pot of indoor plants on top of the stones will allow it to soak moisture. On the other hand, take note that if you add only a small amount of water into the humidity stones, it will not make any difference in the humidity level of the room.<\/p>\n

How to Make a Humidity Tray from Stones<\/h2>\n

To make a humidity tray from humidity stones, you will need a few materials such as a tray, stones, and water. Making a humidity tray is simple and easy. All the materials that you need are available in your home. You can use an ordinary tray that you can purchase at your local garden centers. If you do not have one, you can also use any container that is about an inch deep.<\/strong> Below, we have shared the steps on how to make a humidity tray from stones.<\/p>\n

Step 1 \u2013 Choose a Tray<\/h3>\n

The first step is to choose a tray that can hold water. It is recommended that you choose a tray or a container that is at least an inch deep. You can choose a tray that is small to hold a single indoor plant, or you can also choose a large tray that can hold multiple indoor plants.<\/p>\n

Step 2 \u2013 Add Stones<\/h3>\n

Once you have chosen the tray, the next step is to add the stones. You can use whatever stones you have at home. Thoroughly clean the stones before you add them to the tray. You can also purchase stones from your garden center.<\/p>\n

Step 3 \u2013 Add Water<\/h3>\n

Once you have placed the stones on the tray, the next step is to add water. Take note that if you will place pots with drainage holes at the top of the stones, the water that you add should not be too high. Otherwise, the water level will reach the bottom of the pots. You can use tap water. However, if your tap water produces a lot of white mineral buildup, you can use distilled water.<\/p>\n

Step 4 \u2013 Place the Pots<\/h3>\n

The next step is to place the pots at the top of the humidity tray. Let it soak the moisture that comes from the tray. Add water into the tray as needed.<\/p>\n

\u2705 Video \u2013 Making a Humidity Tray<\/h4>\n

Growing Wisdom shared the video below on YouTube. It discusses how to make a humidity tray. In the video, Dave shows the step-by-step process of how to make a humidity tray for your indoor plants. Check out the video for the visual demonstration.<\/p>\n\n\n

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