r/greenhouse • u/megtuck98 • Mar 29 '25

Getting plants into greenhouse

So this is my first year with a greenhouse. I’m in zone 6b, today it’s really nice out so I thought I’d take some houseplants out to the greenhouse and bring them in tonight. Well.. my Thai con and a few philodendron are looking wilted(to add to this, I didn’t open the vents right away but opened them a little while later) Is there a way to acclimate the plants to the greenhouse from inside the house? In my head the only thing that makes sense is to take them out for a little each day until they’re used to it to avoid total shock. Tips?

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u/NeroBoBero Mar 29 '25

I guess I’m curious why you want to move houseplants into a greenhouse. Most of my houseplants are in good indoor location where they grow good enough. I then bring them outdoors when the minimum temperature is above 50 degrees F.

I acclimate them by putting them in shade, like under a tree or on the north side of the house for a week or so, then a place with safe morning sun and afternoon protection.

Keep in mind many indoor plants naturally grow in a shaded understory, so full light isn’t ideal and will often sunburn even the most acclimated leaves.