Houseplants may wilt or leaves can turn yellow and crispy due to too much sun (Image: Getty Images) As temperatures rise across the UK, many Britons will be watering their outdoor plants more regularly to keep them at their best. However, green-thumbed folk should also turn their attention to any houseplant s in their home too. Houseplants can be susceptible to sunburn or scorching in the hot summer months, particularly if they are located in a part of your home which receives a lot of sunlight.

While sunlight is one of the key factors in helping houseplants thrive, it can also be a risk to them if they get too much sun and not enough shade. READ MORE What to do if peace lily leaves turn yellow - mistake takes 5 minutes to fix [INSIGHT] "Just like humans, indoor plants get sunburned," said an expert from Den Gardens . "Bright hot sun on an indoor plant will surely scorch the foliage leaves.

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