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- If they've been chilling outside, bring them in, its cold in Melbourne
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Repot if needed
although spring is the best time to repot houseplants as this is their active growing season, now is also a wonderful time if any of your babies that had an active summer and are too small for their pot. Remove the plant from the container and inspect the roots; if they appear congested, looping around, or crawling out the drainage hole, it's time.
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Give them a trim
good time to tidy up houseplants, remember to use clean sharp scissors. Wipe the blades of your scissors/shears with rubbing alcohol between each cut
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Move them into the light
take note of how light enters the room and adjust your plant placement accordingly; this is something you should do every few months.
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Finally be careful with watering and extreme temperatures
hot and/or cold extremes temps can stress plants, so be careful about where your plants are living. Overwatering is one of the most common houseplant mistakes, and it's a simple error to make in the autumn. They grow more slowly and use less water when there is less light. Wait at least a few days between waterings unless you have really thirsty plants or an extremely dry environment.
