How to Water Balcony Flowers? A Few Practical Methods to Teach You
These days most people grow quite a few kinds of plants on their balconies, and when growing flowers on a balcony, watering takes some skill.
The frequency of watering depends on the specific condition of the plant, and most follow the principle of "water thoroughly when dry," but many flower lovers do not carry out the "water thoroughly" part properly. More water is not always better for plants; master a scientific watering method and your plants will grow better.
Follow the principle of "water thoroughly when dry"
"Water thoroughly when dry" applies to plants grown in soil in pots. When the soil in the pot is completely dry and loose, you can water it thoroughly in one go. When you see the leftover water flowing out from the drainage hole at the bottom of the pot, that means the water has gone through. If there is a saucer under the pot, pour out the water in the saucer promptly to prevent waterlogging.
If you are watering a plant that particularly loves water, before watering you should first poke your finger about 3cm into the soil to check whether the soil is dry. If it is dry, you can give it a suitable amount of water.
If it is a hydroponic plant, such as pothos (Epipremnum aureum), add water while keeping it at normal temperature.
Choose a suitable time to water
It is best to water at around 9 in the morning. Do not water at night, as this is not good for the water to dissipate from the soil; the leftover water will cling to the plant or the leaf surface, which is not good for evaporation, causes root rot, and increases the probability of pests and diseases.
If you are watering in the hot summer, when the outdoor temperature is high, then water in the evening and avoid watering at noon, which can scorch the leaves.
Water thoroughly in one go
Many flower lovers have several pots of plants at home, but each time they water, they give each plant just a little, just for the sake of it. In fact, this practice is wrong. Only the surface soil gets moist while the soil below is not watered at all. Watering like this causes considerable harm to the plant, because if you only give a little water, only the surface becomes moist, and the roots below receive no water at all. Watering this way over the long term will cause the leaves to rot, turn yellow, and so on. It is not good for the plant's normal growth.
When flower lovers grow flowers on the balcony, they should water them well! If flower lovers are not sure about the watering time, they can use a plant monitor to help. Just insert it into the potting soil, and the plant data will be displayed on your phone (provided you have first downloaded the corresponding app). With this handy tool, flower lovers no longer need to worry about waterlogging their plants!