September is the ideal time to prepare the Sword of Saint George for autumn. See the essential care to keep your plant healthy during the coldest months, according to an article from Homes and Gardens.
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14/09/2026
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Sit's a good time to pay attention to your plants before the days get colder. This group includes the Sword of Saint George, which, despite being easy to treat, also needs a different care with the arrival of autumn.
The most important thing is to pay attention to watering, according to Homes and Gardens. As the luminosity decreases and the growth slows, your Sword of São Jorge will need less water, so it is essential to let the soil dry completely between the irrigations. It is also important to verify that the plant is receiving sufficient light and protecting it from cold air currents.
Here's the care to be taken.
Start reducing the irrigation of the Sword of St. George
Your plant will need less water, as the levels of light and growth decrease during the winter. Excess water is the main risk to your indoor plants as we approach autumn and winter.
Let the substrate dry completely before watering again. If you're not sure the soil is dry enough, check a few inches below the surface.
Remember: The Sword of São Jorge tolerates drought, loves heat and adapts much better to a slightly dry soil than to a constantly moist substrate.
Make sure the Sword of St. George is getting enough light
September is the month when the decrease in sunlight begins to affect indoor plants.
As the days get shorter, make sure your Sword of St. George is in a place where it gets enough light.
These plants tolerate very well the conditions of low luminosity, but indirect and brighter light will help in their healthy growth as autumn approaches.
You should avoid leaving it in a place that receives direct and intense light for hours, as this may burn the leaves.
Stop fertilizing your Sword of St. George
As natural growth slows down, the plant needs less nutrients, so it is no longer necessary to use fertilizer.
Excess fertilization can lead to accumulation of salts in the soil and will not stimulate healthy growth.
Protect the Sword of Saint George from colder temperatures
You should remove your plant from cold windows, doors and other places with air current. The Sword of St. George is resistant, but does not like sudden drops of temperature.
When starting to open the windows less and turn on the heat again, make sure the plant is near a door with air current. You should also not put it by a heater or fireplace.