How often should you water tulips?

How often should you water tulips?

How to water tulips

1. Observe the soil in the pot : Use your eyes to observe whether the color of the surface of the potting soil has changed. If the color becomes lighter or grayish white, it means that the potting soil is dry and needs to be watered. If the color becomes darker or brown, it means that the potting soil is moist and you don’t need to water it for the time being.

2. Touch with your fingers : Gently insert your fingers into the soil in the pot about 2 cm deep and touch the soil. If it feels dry or rough and hard, it means the soil in the pot is dry and needs to be watered immediately.

Tulip watering precautions

1. Do not water too much : Tulips do not require much water, so do not water them too often. Generally, water them once every 3 days. If you water them too much, it will easily cause the bulbs to rot.

2. Water quality for watering : Pay attention to the water temperature when watering after sowing in autumn. Do not use too cold water, otherwise it will be frozen. Since the plant likes acid, it is more appropriate to use slightly acidic water such as rainwater or river water. You can also add white vinegar to acidify the water.

What to do if you overwater tulips

The bulbs of tulips are very afraid of moisture. If too much water is given, it is easy to cause root rot. At this time, it is necessary to drain the accumulated water in time, strengthen the ventilation of the environment, and loosen the soil appropriately to allow the moisture in the soil to evaporate as soon as possible. If the root rot is serious, you can take the plant out of the pot, trim the rotten part with scissors, and then replant it with new soil.