When and How to Water Houseplants
It seems so straightforward: grab the watering can, pour some water into the pot your houseplant is growing in, and get on with your day.
But proper watering is one of the most complicated elements of caring for houseplants. And the consequences can be dire if you get it wrong.
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Watering at the wrong time, with too much or too little water can lead to fungal and bacterial diseases that can kill your plants, and underwatering can starve your plant to death.
Advice on hydrating your houseplants can often be vague.
In this guide, we’ll help you understand how, when, and what type of liquid to use to keep your houseplants healthy.
Here’s what we’ll discuss:
I find that in general most beginners to the houseplant world tend to overwater their plants. That was certainly the case for me, and it took me years to break the overwatering habit.
As we go into this, try to consider your current watering habits.
Do you irrigate on a specific schedule? Do you regularly splash liquid on the leaves of your plant? Do you check the soil for moisture regularly?
We all make mistakes, that’s part of life. Let’s discuss how to do it right.
How Often?If you’re someone who waters on a schedule, stop immediately. Anytime someone recommends that you irrigate a plant according to the calendar, they’re steering you in the wrong direction.
There are so many elements that impact how quickly the soil dries out. It can vary from home to home and even from room to room.
A plant situated in your kitchen might need watering every two weeks, while the exact same specimen set in your living room may need
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