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Horace Hinkle is a houseplant gardener from the US.
If you've been taking care of house plants for a while, it's presumable that you've lost a plant or two. A reasonable guess as to why would be either insufficient or excessive watering. Water is an important element in the growth of your plant, but giving too much or too little can sometimes be fatal. The bad thing is that there is no common rule of watering that applies to every houseplant in the world. But, here are a few tips to keep your plant watered just right.
Evaluate Your Soil Moisture- When watering house plants; know the conditions your house plant is living in. Believe it or not, but pots actually contribute to your plant's water level. Clay pots are porous, so they tend to absorb more water, thus, plants in clay pots dehydrate more easily. But pots that are metal, glass or plastic will conserve water better.
You can also learn to check your soil moisture. The easiest way to do this is to simply stick your finger in the soil and get a general sense of the moisture of your soil. Or, to be more exact, use a moisture meter. These handy, inexpensive tools will measure the soil moisture and assist you in watering sufficiently. For most large houseplants, a moisture meter is essential.
Know the Symptoms- If known how, you can easily check whether your plant is doing fine, being under watered, or overwatered. Here are some signs that your plant is not getting sufficient water:
- Leaf growth is slow
- Flowers/ leaves drop prematurely
- Leaf edges become dry and brown
- Lower leaves curl and yellow
Here are a few symptoms of excessive watering:
- Flowers become moldy
- The roots look brown and mushy
- Leaves begin to wilt
Excessive or inefficient watering is a common problem among many houseplants. Hopefully, with these tips, you can be set and ready against any watering problems.
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