Why and How to
Bottom Water Plants!
Read On!
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.
2
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.
LAST
TIP!
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