Many gardeners do not realize that plants can survive, even if you seal them in a bag or a container. Sealing plants in a bag or a container will hold all the moisture and humidity a plant needs. Indoor house plants will thrive in this type of environment, but only for a short time, until the moisture runs out.
You will see that the humidity will grow on the inside of the bags, and this will keep your indoor plants moist and fresh until you return.
If your indoor house plants are rather large, then simply wrap the pots or containers with clear plastic bags. You can secure the plastic around the base of the stems with twine, string or use zip loc bags.
This plastic bag method is really not as effective as enclosing the entire plant, but this will keep your indoor potted plants from drying out for around a week or so.
If you are planning to take a longer vacation, then do not use the plastic bag method.
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