How to water the Lover's Tears

Key points of watering lover's tears

Lover's Tears, also known as Buddha Bead Chlorophytum, is a plant of the genus Senecio in the Asteraceae family. It has a certain degree of drought resistance and only needs to be watered appropriately in early spring and the dry season. Potted Lover's Tears can be watered once every 2-3 days, and every day in summer.

How to judge whether to water the lover's tears

You can only water the Lover's Tears plant when the soil is dry, and you need to water it thoroughly each time. If you are not sure whether the soil underneath is dry, you can poke a wooden stick down to check. Repeat this several times. If it is dry, you can water it in time. If it is still moist, no watering is needed.

How often should I water the lover's tears?

After the Lover's Tears plant takes root, the soil should be kept moist at all times. Water it every 3-5 days in spring, water it in the morning and evening in summer, water it every 3-5 days in autumn, and control watering in winter, generally every 7-15 days.

Lover's tears should be watered thoroughly

When watering Lover's Tears, you need to water it thoroughly. Follow the principle of not watering unless the soil is dry, and watering thoroughly when you do. That is, wait until the surface of the soil in the pot is completely dry before watering. Keep the soil moist, but do not allow water to accumulate.

The correct way to water the lover's tears

Tears of Lover is afraid of waterlogging, so watering must be controlled and no water should accumulate. Don't leave it outside during the rainy season to prevent the soil in the pot from being too moist and causing root rot. Don't water it halfway each time, be sure to water it thoroughly.

What water do you use to water your lover's tears?

Use rice washing water to make lover's tears. Rice washing water contains nutrients such as protein and starch, which can make the branches and leaves lush and the flowers bright. You can also use fermented leftover tea leaves, which can not only maintain soil moisture, but also add nitrogen and other nutrients to the plants. Check the dryness and wetness of the soil before use, and water it regularly and appropriately.

Lover's Tears Watering

The Tears of Lover should be watered in moderation, and you need to wait until the soil is completely dry before watering. If you cannot control the amount, you can water it in small amounts several times, and then water it thoroughly once to keep the soil in the pot moist but not too much water.

Notes on watering Lover's Tears

1. You generally don’t need to water the Tears of Love plant immediately after you bring it home. Wait until it adapts to the environment before watering it. If you want to repot it, you can water it thoroughly once after changing the pot and soil.

2. The soil of Lover's Tears needs to be kept moist before and after the flowering period, but watering should be controlled during the flowering period to keep the soil slightly dry. In addition, as the temperature drops, water can be controlled appropriately to make the potting soil drier until it enters semi-dormancy.