How do I protect my plants from the air conditioner?

Air conditioners can dry out plants and soil, and are an additional reason to be vigilant with watering and misting during a heat wave. Keeping plants out of the direct path of an air conditioning vent is advised.

One option can be to move plants to rooms with higher humidity, such as the bathroom or kitchen, during times of heightened air conditioner use, Griswold said.

According to Bloomscape, an indoor plant company, other options include using a humidifier, grouping plants together around a dish of water or using a pebble tray. To do this, place a layer of pebbles in a shallow tray, add water until the pebbles are almost covered and put the plant pot on top.