How to Water 20 Common Household Flowers in Summer to Avoid Root Rot and Yellow Leaves

Here we go. Summer is coming, and knowing how to water flowers becomes a big challenge. Either you water too much and the roots rot, or you forget to water and the plants dry up and die. Some flowers are in their dormant period in summer, while others are in their vigorous growth period, so their water needs are different. Today, Bai Xiaomei'er has put together the watering methods for 20 common household flowers for everyone's reference.

1. Chinese rose

Chinese roses are in a semi-dormant state in summer. For outdoor care, water once every 1-2 days; for indoor care, water once every 2-4 days.

2. Cape jasmine

Cape jasmine likes water. For outdoor care, water every day; for indoor care, water once every 2 days.

3. Pennywort

A plant that absolutely must not lack water. It can be grown fully in water, and those grown semi-in-water also need to keep water in the pot soil at all times. As soon as it lacks water, it wilts. When you find the leaves wilted, add room-temperature water and place it in a cool, shady spot for one night, and it will return to normal.

4. Clivia

The secret to watering Clivia in summer is to water less but often. Water when you see the pot soil become dry, and do not soak it through every time, otherwise it is prone to waterlogging and root rot.

5. Jasmine

In summer, jasmine is in its vigorous growth period, right during its flowering season. During care, keep it in sufficient light and water it thoroughly as soon as you see the pot soil become dry.

6. Petunia

Water petunias once every 2-3 days. During care, place them on a balcony with both good ventilation and good light, so they are more likely to bloom abundantly.

7. Asparagus fern

When asparagus fern lacks water, its leaves easily turn yellow. In summer, water evaporates quickly, so water once every 2-3 days, and mist the leaves in the morning and evening to increase air humidity.

8. Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea is drought-tolerant. When there is a lot of fruit, it very easily produces leggy growth first. Water thoroughly only after the pot soil has dried out completely.

9. Christmas cactus

Summer is the dormant period for Christmas cactus. Control watering and water only about once every half month.

10. Monstera

Monstera likes a moist environment. During care, keep the pot soil moist, mist the leaves in the morning and evening, and water the pot soil about once every 2 days.

11. Rieger begonia

Rieger begonia enters its dormant period in summer. Control watering, keep the pot soil on the dry side, and basically water about once every 10 days.

12. Snake plant

Snake plant is drought-tolerant. During summer care, just keep the pot soil slightly moist, and be careful not to expose it to harsh sun.

13. Ivy

Ivy fears hot, stuffy conditions and easily dies in summer. During care, keep the pot soil on the dry side to prevent waterlogging. But in the morning and evening you can mist the leaves to increase air humidity.

14. Kalanchoe

In summer, kalanchoe is in its dormant period and grows slowly. Control watering, keep the pot soil on the dry side, and generally water only once every 7-10 days. During care, place it in a ventilated spot with scattered light and avoid harsh sun.

15. Mint

Mint likes water and can be watered every day to keep the pot soil moist.

16. Blue snowflake

Blue snowflake, which blooms in summer, likes a moist growing environment. Water once every 2 days, and mist the leaves in the morning and evening to increase air humidity.

17. Money tree

Depending on the size of the plant, water once every 7-10 days. Before watering, you can insert a chopstick 2-3 cm into the pot soil. If you feel the pot soil is dry, then you can water.

18. Moss rose

Moss rose likes lots of water and lots of sun. In summer it blooms heavily and has a high water demand. Keep the pot soil moist, and water immediately when you see the pot soil begin to dry.

19. Hydrangea

Hydrangea likes a semi-shady environment. During summer care, provide shade, keep the pot soil moist, and water once every 1-2 days.

20. Geranium

Geranium enters a semi-dormant period in summer. Control watering, water only after you see the pot soil become dry, basically once every 7-10 days.

Note: The watering methods above are only a rough reference standard. Every household has a different care environment, different pot soil, and different water evaporation, so please decide the watering time according to your own actual care environment. After summer arrives, most flowers and plants evaporate relatively quickly. For foliage plants, you can mist the leaves in the morning and evening to increase air humidity. When watering, try to choose the evening, and absolutely avoid watering when the midday sun is at its strongest.