Water your flowers like this in summer and they will thrive while saving on fertilizer and nutrient solution

When to water

1. Water before 10 AM

In summer, before 10 AM, the temperature has not yet risen. Watering has little irritating effect on the flower's root system, and after watering, evaporation is slow, so the flower has plenty of time to absorb water. Watering at this time is suitable.

2. Water after 7 PM

In summer, you need to water more than in other seasons. Usually by the afternoon the flowers are already wilted. Hold off and do not water first. Wait until it cools down in the evening before watering, or touch the flower pot - if it is no longer hot, you can water. This avoids irritating the roots and also reduces water evaporation.

3. Water when the flowers need it

In summer, especially during the hottest time, flowers may look a bit wilted from the sun, but they are not thirsty. Some flower lovers water as soon as they see this, and after watering the flowers wilt even more, and all the buds droop.

Not only are sun-loving flowers easily killed by watering, but indoor green plants are also easily killed by overwatering. When you notice leaves drooping, turning yellow-brown, and feeling like they are rotting, that means too much water has waterlogged and killed them.

Flowers rarely die of thirst, unless you really have not watered for ten days to half a month, in which case they will directly dry up and die. Most of the time, it is because we watered too much.

Generally, when you see the potting soil is dry, the color has become lighter, and it crumbles into powder when rubbed with your fingers, you can water. You can also insert a chopstick or bamboo skewer at the edge of the pot (to avoid damaging the roots), inserting it 5-10 cm depending on the size of the pot.

Occasionally pull it out to check. If the potting soil is moist, soil will cling to the bottom of the bamboo skewer. If 2 cm or more is moist, there is no need to water. If it is dry below 2 cm, you can water. For succulents and other flowers with shallow roots, water only when it is dry below 1 cm.

What kind of water to use

1. Tap water at the same temperature

Many flower lovers use freshly drawn tap water to water flowers. Some is too cold because it has just been piped up from underground on lower floors, and some is too hot because it comes through outdoor pipes. Both are too stimulating for flowers and are not good for water absorption.

It is best to find a large plastic bottle, fill it with water in advance, and place it together with the flowers so their temperatures become similar. Also, after settling, the chlorine in tap water decreases and it is less "hard," making it better for watering flowers.

2. Rainwater

There is a lot of rain in summer. If the environment where you live is decent, then rainwater is more precious than any fertilizer. All the flowers at home that are not afraid of waterlogging can be moved out to get rained on. After drinking rainwater, they immediately become fresh and full of energy.

Rainwater is also suitable for watering acid-loving flowers. Roses, gardenias, Aglaia, and so on are all fine. Watering hydrangeas with rainwater can even turn them from red to blue. Everyone can give it a try~

2. Air conditioner water

In summer, the air conditioner runs for a lot of the time, and the condensed water that drips down is also a good thing. Do not waste it - you can collect a basinful in one night.

Air conditioner water is soft water, while our tap water is hard water, so air conditioner water is more suitable for watering flowers than tap water. Before use, it needs to be left to settle, and it is best to use it to water flowers the next day.

How to water

1. When watering, water the roots first

Many flower lovers do not know whether to water the roots or the leaves. Actually, only by watering the roots can the flower drink water. Watering the leaves is like skincare and beauty treatment - it can be used for emergency hydration, but it cannot quench thirst. Especially for flowers with smaller leaves, leaf absorption is very weak, so spraying the leaves is useless.

So it is best to water into the soil. Summer flowers wilt quickly. Do not panic - choose the right time, water, and they will immediately perk up.

2. Spray the leaves to increase air humidity and lower the temperature

Huahua has also taught everyone to spray water on the leaves. Spraying water is not giving the flower a drink, but increasing air humidity. Plants like camellias, rhododendrons, asparagus fern, Monstera deliciosa, peace lilies, anthuriums... in summer they are hot and dry and easily wither. Spraying water around the flowers can create a humid environment and also lower the temperature.

When spraying, be careful not to get too close. For example, for heat-sensitive succulents, we can also use the spray-cooling method, but if the distance is too close and the water droplets are too large and fall on the leaves, succulents are prone to black rot and scorching.

For flowers with fuzzy hairs on the leaf surface, such as gloxinia, begonias, and bear's paw succulents, it is best not to spray water around the leaves, because the hairs are relatively dense and water that falls on the leaves does not evaporate easily, making the leaves prone to rotting.

3. Use less water and water more often

If you cannot control the amount of water well, you can kill a flower with just one watering. For flower lovers who find watering difficult, Huahua suggests being a bit more diligent and watering several more times (generally 2 times a day), using a little less water each time. Never turn the flower pot into a pond!

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