Humidity guide
How much humidity does lobelia erinus 'cascade blue' need?
What actually works
If your home does get very dry in winter (heating on constantly, static in the air), simply moving lobelia erinus 'cascade blue' away from the radiator does more than any humidity gadget.
Why misting is not the answer
Buying humidity equipment lobelia erinus 'cascade blue' does not need. Misting in particular raises humidity for only a few minutes, and repeatedly wetting the leaves invites fungal spotting — the effort is worse than doing nothing.
More lobelia erinus 'cascade blue' care
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- Common lobelia erinus 'cascade blue' problems & fixes
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Lobelia erinus 'Cascade Blue' humidity — FAQ
How much humidity does lobelia erinus 'cascade blue' need?
Lobelia erinus 'Cascade Blue' is comfortable at 40-60% — which is ordinary indoor humidity in most homes. This is the good news people rarely hear: lobelia erinus 'cascade blue' does not need a humidifier, a pebble tray or daily misting. Typical living rooms sit between 30% and 50%, so unless you are running heating hard in a very dry climate, the air you already have is fine.
Do I need a humidifier for lobelia erinus 'cascade blue'?
Nothing to do — normal room air suits it. If your home does get very dry in winter (heating on constantly, static in the air), simply moving lobelia erinus 'cascade blue' away from the radiator does more than any humidity gadget.
Should I mist lobelia erinus 'cascade blue'?
Buying humidity equipment lobelia erinus 'cascade blue' does not need. Misting in particular raises humidity for only a few minutes, and repeatedly wetting the leaves invites fungal spotting — the effort is worse than doing nothing.
What are the signs lobelia erinus 'cascade blue' needs more humidity?
Crisp brown leaf edges and browning tips are the reliable tell. Yellowing whole leaves is usually a watering issue rather than dry air, and slow growth in winter is normally low light — humidity gets blamed for a lot it does not cause.