Watering plants is part of home plant care. However, not rarely, because we are too excited or do not know the characteristics of plants, unconsciously we throw too much water on the plants.
This is normal, especially if we are beginners. It takes time to understand the water requirements for different types of plants.
Plants that watered too much can be rot. In order not to make the same mistake, do this following:
Identify the water requirements of the type of plant
Plants have varying water requirements. For Example succulent plants, or types of cacti, only need to be watered once every 7 until 10 days.
This is because the root system of the sekulen must dry out first, then it absorbs water again. If you add too much water, these plants will be rot.
But there are also herbs that need to be watered every day such as some types of Begonia. However, most indoor plants need water once every five days.
If you are planting in a pot, pour water slowly to the base of the stem; let the soil absorb it and wait for the excess water drain through the drainage holes in the bottom pot.
How to water plants properly
This is to make sure every plant’s root gets water, put a plate under it so that it holds all the extra water. When you water, also watch the water pressure. Too much water pressure can damage some plants that may be more fragile.
Are you watering the plants too much?
Did you know that more plants die because too much watering than die from dehydration? Many people think that new plants must give a lots of water, so it can flourish and be happy.
Although this is a wrong assumption. Here are five signs your houseplants are too much water, as quoted from the site realliving.com.
– The leaves turn yellow
The leaves on the plant will turn yellow and become wilt. Usually, its located at the bottom of the plant.
– Limp
Leaves and stems will droop. Even you water them again, they won’t erect.
– Smells of mildew
The plant will change the color, and then give off a damp and moldy scent.
– Attracts insects
Usually the insects will come to swarm the plants. This is a sign of rot from too much watering.
-There are spots or blisters under the leaves
This is also a sign that the plant’s roots are rotting. If it can still be helped, change the planting medium and move the plants immediately. But if it’s too late and the roots are already rotting, throw them away and replace them with new plants.
