Your plants will require artificial light support through the winter months if they cannot get enough sunlight  The hours of light, the intensity of the light, and how much light your individual plants require will vary

If you are seeing very pale leaves on your plant and sickly looking plants with small leaves and long stretches of stem, artificial lights can help

Since plants do less growing in winter, managing the proper amount of water is very important Be sure you know the watering needs of your specific plants, and watch for signs of overwatering which is common during dormant months

All plants need humidity in the air, some more than others Humidity will always be lower during winter months, so be sure to provide some additional humidity specific to your plants needs

Using humidifiers, grouping plants together, misting plant leaves, pebble trays with water, and moving plants to kitchens or bathrooms with higher humidity are all ways to protect your plant

Watch for strong drafts from heat vents, air conditioning systems and drafty doorways in winter Fast, extreme temperature changes can shock plants

Fertilizing and re-potting plants should only be done if absolutely necessary Winter months are dormant months for all plants, and disturbing them or over feeding them can cause problems