How to Water Houseplants Properly: It Turns Out Not Everyone Knows - Useful Tips

07.02.2024 09:14

Houseplant owners often worry about watering.

Still, many people want to know the exact schedule in order to accurately guess the moment for the procedure, and the flowers will delight you with their appearance for as long as possible.

But it is worth noting that everything depends on many factors: the type of plant, the amount of light, the time of year, the size and type of plant pot, and so on.

It is necessary to observe the plants and periodically check the dryness of the soil.

At the same time, you should not overdo it with water. In damp soil, the roots can rot, and the risk of fungus appears increases.

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In addition, you need to understand how to water plants correctly so as not to harm them.

How to water indoor flowers

A generous watering from above is suitable for most plants. It is better to use a watering can for this.

As soon as water starts flowing out of the drainage hole, the entire soil is saturated.

Plants that form rosettes or have leaves that cover the top of the pot are difficult to water from a watering can.

In this case, the immersion method must be used.

It is important to remember that any remaining water should not remain on the stems and leaves. They should be carefully wiped off with a soft, clean cloth.

Earlier we talked about which plants help fight stress.

Olga Kotova Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor