If you water like this, it would be strange if the flowers died.

How to judge whether it is time to water?

look

Check if the surface of the soil in the pot is dry and has turned white. If so, it means it's time to water it.

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Weigh

Pick up the flowerpot and try it. If it becomes light, it means it's time to water it.

listen

Knock on the flower pot. If the sound is dull, it means there is a lot of water in the soil. On the contrary, if there is little water, the sound will be crisp.

▶Note

Ceramic pots and purple clay pots can be identified using the above method.

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The outer wall of a clay pot needs to be dry. Once the outer wall is completely dry, it means that the soil inside the pot is also dry.

For porcelain pots and plastic pots, the listening method is not very practical. You can use a wooden chopstick to insert into the soil and wait for a while before pulling it out. If the soil on the chopstick is dry, it means there is a lack of water and you need to water it. Otherwise, wait a few days before watering.

twist

Try rubbing 2 to 3 cm of soil on the surface of the flowerpot. If your hands feel very dry and there is no moisture at all, it means it is time to water it.

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▶Note:

If it is sandy soil, it will break into pieces if squeezed due to lack of water. If it is clay, it will become hardened and cannot be squeezed due to lack of water.

When to water?

winter:

The temperature is low in winter, so it is suitable to water the flowers when the temperature is high at noon. If you water them too early or too late, the flowers may easily get frostbite. It is best to water between 10 am and 2 pm.

summer:

The temperature is high in summer, so it is more suitable for watering in the morning and evening. The best time to water is 8 am and 5 pm.

When flowers wilt due to lack of water, you need to move them to a cool place, spray water on the leaves, and wait until the temperature of the soil in the pot drops before watering them again.

▶Note: Do not water the leaves in the evening. Leaves with water droplets on them overnight will easily rot.

Spring and Autumn:

There are not so many requirements for watering in spring and autumn, and you can do it at any time.

What kind of water should I use to water the flowers?

Tap water

When watering flowers with tap water, you must first let the tap water sit for 1 to 2 days to allow the chlorine in it to evaporate and to allow the temperature of the tap water to reach the same level as room temperature. Otherwise, using cold tap water to water flowers in winter can easily cause frostbite to the flowers.

Rainwater, snowwater

When it rains or snows, you can collect some rainwater and snowwater for later use. Use a clean container.

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River and lake water

Huahua does not recommend flower lovers to use river and lake water. The pollution is too serious now, you know~

(Author: Grapefruit and Orange Source: Sina Blog)

beer

Diluting leftover beer and using it to water flowers can promote flowering, and it is especially useful for Clivia.

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vinegar

Adding a few drops of vinegar when watering can improve the pH of the soil.

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Watering method

Immersion Basin Method

Fill a large basin with water and put the flower and the pot in it. Allow the water to slowly seep in from the small holes at the bottom of the pot until the surface of the soil in the pot is moist. Then you can take it out.

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Direct irrigation

The most commonly used watering method is that generally there will be 2 to 3 cm of watering space in the flowerpot. Aim the kettle at the roots of the flower and water slowly. Water half of the way first, and then water again after all the water has seeped in, until water flows out of the small holes at the bottom.

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Foliar spraying

This method is more suitable for plants such as cacti that like dry environments. When watering, just use the spray to spray the entire potted plant and the soil.

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Drip irrigation

Clean a plastic bottle, poke a hole in the bottom of the bottle, insert the infusion tube into the hole, hang it high, and let the water slowly drip into the basin along the infusion tube. You can also use the built-in valve to control the amount of water dripping in.

This method is more suitable for potted plants when no one is at home for a short period of time, and for potted plants with particularly dry soil and cracks.

For potted plants with cracks, the water poured by the direct irrigation method will flow directly into the flowerpot along the cracks. This situation can be avoided by using the drip irrigation method. When water appears in the pot tray under the flowerpot, the watering is completed.

Watering is also a very particular matter.

After all, water is the source of life for plants!

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