Why and How to Bottom Water Plants!

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What does bottom watering plants mean?

To water plants from the bottom instead of from the top!

You let them soak up what they need by putting them in a container of water.

Plants can soak up the amount of water they need.

Some Pros of Bottom Watering Are:

1

You won’t pour water all over the foliage, which some plants are sensitive to.

2

It reduces your chances of overwatering and causing root rot.

3

Top watering helps flush out excess salt and minerals, bottom watering doesn't.

But There Are Also Some Cons:

1

You must remember to check on your plants. You can still overwater them if they soak up too much.

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And Now...

How to Bottom Water Plants!

Make sure your plant's pot has a drainage hole, or else it won't be able to soak up any water.

1

Fill a container with a few inches of water and put your plant into the container.

2

After about 10 minutes, feel if the moisture is just under the soil's surface.

3

If you feel moisture, that's it!

4

But if it's still dry, let your plant soak a little longer.

Remember to check your plant again after a few minutes so you don't overwater it!

5

When your plant is done soaking, dump out the excess water from the container.

6

Once a month, water your plant from the top to flush out salt and mineral build up.

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