‘Keeps them much happier’: Gardening expert shares ‘£1.50’ watering hack for houseplants

She added: “Some of mine don’t need any water, but they do like a little light spritz of the leaves.

“It seems to keep them much happier.”

How often a houseplant needs water will depend on the size of the pot, the soil, light conditions, humidity and how warm the home is.

Another tip for watering houseplants at this time of year is using tepid water.