How Ultrasonic Humidifiers Help You & Your Plants Thrive

If you grow indoor plants at home, you know how frustrating it can be when leaves brown and curl, even with proper sunlight and water. This usually occurs when households lack the moisture plants need to “breathe” through their leaves. Luckily, there's an easy fix for this problem.

Maintaining consistent humidity in your home not only benefits your plants but provides a wide range of benefits for you, as well. Extra moisture in the air can help provide temporary relief from effects associated with dry air, such as congestion, chapped/dry skin, and coughing. Keep reaching to learn more about how a humidifier can help to remedy dry skin for you and your plant family.

What is an Ultrasonic Humidifier?

Ultrasonic humidifiers use high-frequency vibrations to vaporize water and produce fine mist particles. This process is easy to control and customize, making ultrasonic humidifiers a popular choice among plant parents who want to avoid fungus and root rot, which can result from over-humidification. Because the mechanism in ultrasonic humidifiers is simpler, they also tend to be more quiet and compact than other types of humidifiers.

How can my plants and I benefit from a humidifier?

Whether it be spring/summer, when warmer temperatures can cause dryness and irritation, or winter when the air may be dry and cold, a humidifier can help reduce discomfort by increasing the level of moisture in the air.

For plants, this lack of moisture can be particularly troublesome.

Through pores on their leaves called “stomata”, plants intake carbon dioxide and exude the oxygen we breathe. Without proper humidity levels, plants keep their stomata closed for extended periods of time to retain moisture. With closed stomata the plant cannot “breathe”, causing them to wilt and turn brown. Providing consistent moisture will help your plants to function properly and grow to their full potential.

Here are some more tips and tricks to help your plants thrive:

Examples of Helpful Humidifiers

These ultrasonic humidifiers come with convenient smart control, scheduling, top-fill tanks, and many more helpful features:

Levoit OasisMist® 450S: Kick back and relax while this sleek humidifier takes care of your home’s atmosphere. With a runtime of up to 45 hours on the low mist setting and an effective range of 215–430 ft², you can easily humidify bedrooms, living rooms, and offices. This humidifier also features a built-in aroma box for customizable aromatherapy with essential oils.

Levoit OasisMist® 1000S: This wide-coverage option has an effective range of 300–600 ft², perfect for homes with open spaces. Enjoy uninterrupted humidity for up to 100 hours on the low mist setting and add a few drops of your favorite essential oils to the built-in aroma box for customizable aromatherapy.

Maintaining the right level of humidity in our homes helps to create a better environment for both our plants and us.