Tap Water –Watering house plants of many species is fine with regular tap water. Keep in mind that there are chemicals in tap water, and some plant species will have adverse effects from these chemicals. Hard Water –The added chemicals in hard water sources are often detrimental to plant ...
As summer approaches, our plants’ need for water changes with the climbing sun and rising temperatures. Knowing how and when to water your houseplants, patio plants and flowering annuals in the summer is important for keeping them healthy and beautiful all through the season. Here, we share ...
Learning the weight of your houseplants when they are dry and when they are wet can also help in determining if it is time to water. This is easy with plastic pots but not so much with clay pots. If your indoor plant is in a large grow pot it is necessary to let the soil dry ...
Houseplants that Love Bottom Watering 1. African Violets houseofhawthornes Botanical Name: Saintpaulia When it comes to watering, African violets are quite finicky as they dislike water on the leaves and hate completely dry soil. They prefer watering the plant from the base when the soil starts...
Drainage materials– If you have houseplants with pot shards or drainage rocks in the bottom of the pot, you’ll need to place the pots in water deep enough to reach the soil level. Otherwise, water won’t be drawn up into the pot. ...
You can stick your finger into the soil if you’re unsure, but that works with plants in smaller pots. I find a moisture meter to be useful for plants in large pots. What kind of water is best for houseplants? What temperature should the water be? Your tap water may be just fine. ...
These days, it’s becoming harder and harder to get pure water for your houseplants. Tap water or municipal water often contains unwanted contaminants. Even rainwater is less than perfect. We How Often Do You Water Succulents? It’s Simple Once You Know… Here’s the deal on How Often to...
2025 The 7 Best Plant Moisture Meters Tips for Watering Monstera Most indoor gardeners water their houseplants with a watering can, but this isn’t the only way to water monsteras. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025 Seedlings prefer to be watered with room temperature water...
Here’s an interestingDIY watering systemthat you can apply to your houseplants. It will also look great on a coffee table. 18. Self-Watering Glass Planters Cut the tops off the wine bottles by scoring a ring around the bottle and use them creatively to water your plants. Details arehere...
Device for watering unattended houseplants This invention is a device for automatically watering unattended houseplants with ordinary tap water. The device controls the rate of discharge of water from a reservoir by means of a replaceable multilayer sandwich-type flow control waf... CB Mcgough - US...