How master gardeners water their plants - no wonder their flowers thrive more and more
Water like this, and your plants will die until only the pot is left!
Some plant lovers don't treat watering as a big deal and always water whenever they feel like it - way too arbitrary. Huahua has summed up the wrong watering methods. Take a look and see if you've made these mistakes!
1. Watering only halfway
When watering, only half of the soil gets wet while the rest stays dry. This causes uneven moisture in the potting soil, which is bad for plant growth.
2. Irregular watering
Don't suddenly water a lot and then go a long time without watering. How can plants handle that? They'll either die of drought or die of overwatering.
This is how plant pros water - the more you water, the more they thrive!
There's quite a bit of know-how when it comes to watering. Plant lovers, come and see how the plant pros water their plants, so your flowers can burst out of the pot, without fear of waterlogged soil and root rot, with leaves so green they shine!
1. Water when the soil is dry
Before watering, first check whether the potting soil is dry. You can use 1 toothpick and insert it about 4 cm into the soil. After pulling it out, check whether there's damp soil on it. If there is damp soil, don't water yet. Water when the soil is dry, and water thoroughly, letting water flow out of the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot.
2. Don't use tap water to water plants directly
Some plant lovers lack experience and often just take some tap water from the faucet and pour it straight into the flower pot. Before long, the plant gets yellow leaves and wilts. This is because tap water has a high chlorine content, which is bad for plant growth. It's best to let it sit for 1 day beforehand before using it to water plants.
3. Rainwater and river water are better for watering plants
Rainwater has a relatively high oxygen content. If it rains, plant lovers can use a bucket to collect some rainwater, and it can even save on the water bill. If you live near a river, you can go get some river water to water your plants.
4. Water temperature close to soil temperature is most suitable for watering plants
Water that is too cold or too hot is not suitable for watering plants. If the water temperature is too low, it will freeze and damage the plant roots; if the water temperature is too high, it will scald and damage the plant roots. Therefore, before watering, leave the water beside the flower pot for half a day so that the water temperature is close to the potting soil temperature, then use it to water - that's better.
5. Watering plants by the soaking method
Not all plants are suitable for the soaking method. When the potting soil is dry but the plant is packed tightly in the pot and you can't water it thoroughly, you can use the soaking method.
Find a large basin, fill it with clean water, then put the flower pot in. Water will seep into the soil through the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. Once you see the surface of the potting soil is moist, you can take the flower pot out.
6. Watering plants by misting
Some plant lovers lack experience and haven't yet figured out their plants' habits. To prevent root rot from overwatering, they can find a spray bottle, fill it with clean water, and spray around the plant and on the leaves. This can raise humidity without letting the plant go short of water.
7. Water like this after a plant becomes dehydrated
Sometimes when you're away on a long business trip and can't water your plants, by the time you get home the plant is already severely dehydrated and about to die. At this point, don't immediately pour a lot of water either. First pour a little water to moisten the surface of the potting soil, then after 2 hours continue watering, so the root system can slowly adapt to the environment.
Once you've learned these watering methods,
you won't have to worry about waterlogged soil and root rot!
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