In order for flowers to live well, watering is very important, if watered regularly, the roots will easily rot, and if watered less, the roots will not thrive.
Watering you should not water according to a fixed schedule, but listen to the needs of the plant. Because the drying rate of the potting soil has a great relationship with the ambient temperature, ventilation conditions, dryness and humidity of the air, not every day is the same. Not to mention different flowers have different degrees of liking for water.
Flowering plants do not like dry soil, so they need a lot of water.
Cactus plants can live without water for a certain period of time.
Succulent plants (tomatoes, cucumbers, watermelons) need to be kept moist and need large amounts of water.
Some herbs (basil, rosemary, lemon basil, coriander) only need a little water to have a strong aroma.
Some herbs (parsley, chives) need plenty of water.
So when do plants need watering?
– Check when plants need water
Most plants grow and develop heavily dependent on moisture. So, before watering the plant, check to see if the moisture level in the soil is like to make sure the plant really needs water.
Even if the soil on top of the pot is dry, the bottom of the pot may still be wet. Press your finger into the pot until the second knuckle is submerged, if it feels dry at the tip of your finger, water the plant. If you see that the plant is dry, the leaves are wilting, these are signs that the plant is lacking water.
– Water thoroughly
The rule of watering plants that you need to remember is to water them thoroughly and water them until the water runs out from the bottom of the pot. The method of watering will help stimulate the roots to develop comprehensively, even the roots at the bottom of the pot.
Irrigation method is to water gradually on different parts of the stem, evenly watering around the watering areas so that the roots grow in balance, the water will completely penetrate into the soil without flowing out. Avoid watering only. Water in one place makes the roots grow unevenly, reducing the ability to absorb nutrients.
– Water in the morning or evening
According to many scientific studies, plant roots absorb water best in the morning and evening. However, you should not water late at night because the water does not drain out in time, which can make the plant susceptible to diseases such as fungus, powdery mildew, etc.
In addition, when watering plants at noon, sunlight and heat will cause the water to evaporate before it can penetrate to the roots. In addition, the sun can burn the plant when the water drops on the leaves. Therefore, morning is the best time to water plants.
– Do not water the leaves
Wet leaves left overnight will be susceptible to powdery mildew and many other diseases. In addition, leaves exposed to water in the sun will reflect light and burn the leaves, causing slight burns on the leaf surface.
So make sure to water the soil, not the leaves, because the roots are where the water is needed the most. If you only supply water to the top soil surface without enough water to supply the roots at the bottom, the plant will not be able to grow well.
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