4 Best Humidifiers for Indoor Plants 2021
Keeping your less hardy plants at the right humidity can be crucial for keeping them alive. Most plants thrive in a relative humidity of 30-40%, though some require more. If you have plants with a high humidity requirement and live in a dry environment then buying a humidifier might be essential. With the multitude of humidifiers out there you can definitely find some good choices for your green friends no matter the budget.
1 - Easiest to clean - Miro NR07S Humidifier
The Miro NR07S Humidifier is a great option if you’re worried about pink mold or smells coming from your humidifier as it’s super easy to clean. If you’re planning on keeping your humidifier for the long term this is probably the best one to invest in. It’s an effective and quiet humidifier that people find works great for their plants and is capable of bringing the humidity level of an entire aparment or small house up to levels adequate for house plants or even tropical plants. The Miro NR07S also allows you to top fill while the machine is operating making it good for continuous operation.
2 - Best for a small space - Finesky 1.8L Quiet Humidifier
The Finesky 1.8L quiet humidifier is a great low cost small humdifier that is easy to setup. The mist it produces can be strong and we find it’s quite adequite for a small space with plants. Finesky recommends this humdifier for a space of 10-20 sq meters with is about 107-215 sq feet so it would work great if your plants are in a single room.
3 - Best for control - MILIN Cool Mist Humidifier
The MILIN cool mist humidifier is significantly pricier than the finesky but with it comes a larger capactiy (over double that of the finesky), capable of dealing with a larger space (which may or may not be good depending on how you have your plants laid out), and most importantly offers greater control of the humidity produced. This MILIN humidifier has an autoshutoff that allows you to set a specific target humidity, and the LED-based humditiy display is clear and simple to read. The humidity you want to use for most houseplants is in the range of 30%-40%, though it really depends on the plant. The MILIN lets you easily reach that target.
4 - Best multipurpose - Valuta Humidifier and Diffuser
The Valuta humidifier and diffuser is a great low cost general option with diffusing capabilities, a compact size, and quiet operation. Many others have had good experience using it to bring humidity to their plants with success.