Why do you need to water flowers thoroughly? (Understand what it means to water flowers thoroughly)

Why do people say that you should water the flowers thoroughly?

When it comes to watering potted plants, the most common words you hear are "water thoroughly when dry", "don't water unless dry", or "water when dry".

Although the terms are different, the meanings are actually similar, and they both contain the word "dry", which means that the next watering should be done when the soil in the pot is basically dry.

The main purpose is to allow the roots in the soil to breathe aerobically and have a dry-wet buffer process. At the same time, each thorough watering is also conducive to the timely discharge of fertilizers that are not completely dissolved or cannot be absorbed in the pot.

However, the watering habit of many novice flower lovers is to water a little bit every day. Although the amount of water is not much, the soil in the pot is almost never dry, so that the soil in the pot is in a state of compaction and root suffocation for a long time due to water accumulation.

Therefore, the potted plants may suffer from root rot and yellow leaves at the very least, or even root rot and downy mildew at the worst, and have to be disposed of with the pots and soil.

Master the two key points of watering, and you won’t be afraid of losing your plants:

⑴Learn to judge when to water:

When the soil surface of potted plants turns white, the stems and leaves droop slightly, the originally emerald green and shiny leaves look a little dull, and gaps appear between the soil and the surrounding area of ​​the pot , it is a signal that watering is needed.

You can also pick up small potted plants and weigh them to feel the difference in weight when they are watered and when they are not watered. It is generally safer to water them when the pot becomes noticeably lighter when you pick it up.

Plants grown outdoors or in the yard need to consider seasonal factors. They only need to be watered when the weather is sunny and dry and the plants show obvious signs of water shortage . Most of the time, they can rely on rain from the natural environment to maintain their growth.

⑵ Treat different types of potted plants differently:

Different types of potted plants have different needs for water. In comparison, succulent plants with thick flesh and drought resistance have stronger drought resistance and avoid waterlogging. It is suitable to water them thoroughly when the soil is dry.

For example: succulents, aloe vera, jade plant, Christmas cactus, tiger tail orchid, etc.

Herbaceous plants are relatively delicate. Most of them are not resistant to high temperature, drought or severe cold. Most of them are annual or perennial plants. They need to be watered frequently during the vigorous growth period, otherwise they will easily wilt. In other time periods, it is better to water them alternately depending on the dryness and wetness of the potting soil.

For example: nasturtium, pennywort, cineraria, morning glory, petunia, etc.

Most foliage plants prefer a cool, ventilated, diffuse light environment, and have high requirements for air humidity. In addition to adjusting the dryness and wetness of the potting soil, it is also necessary to occasionally spray water on the leaves in dry weather to increase the humidity of the environment, so that the leaves can remain emerald green and shiny.

For example: Weeping angel, Monstera, Green radish, Acorus calamus, Asparagus fern, Arrowroot, etc.

Bonsai, woody plants and shrubs have woody branches and roots. Although they are not easily rotten, long-term accumulation of water can cause yellowing and leaf falling. They are also the most suitable plants to be watered thoroughly when the weather is dry.

   For example: bougainvillea, wintersweet, camellia, rose, etc.