Over Watering & Under Watering Houseplants! | Plant Watering

In today's video I will be telling you about over watering & under watering your houseplants. I briefly talk about & show you what under water and over water symptoms your indoor plant may show! bottom watering plants is my preferred method to avoid most of the watering issues that can arise!
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[@carson6082]

you dont sound dumb at all. write down a lose outline and all of the notes you want to hit

[@madisonturk5499]

I feel like we’ve seen so much of harli recently!! I love it 😁😁

[@tylerray9880]

Always love seeing her face!

[@noahlipham6252]

WE LOVE YOU! keep being you and STOP DOUBTING YOURSELF! You are f*ing amazing. No one would blame you if you need time away for your family! FAMILY FIRST!!!!!

[@theplanteshoppe133]

Shared this with my mom who randomly waters by dumping the last bits of water bottles on plants 😅 she was struggling to keep plants alive for a while, so I think she was underwatering.

[@The_Real_Foodie]

No... Chances are she was probably overwatering...

[@mathilda6763]

I've got a plant-check day instead of a watering day. ☺ Every Saturday after breakfast I go grab a coffee and go through the house checking if the plants need water or if there is any visible pests/problems.

[@laurathorn5117]

The pictures/ details about fungal infections is super helpful! I would also suggest a separate video about succulents/ cacti because the signs are similar but have some important differences too.

[@debbielummus4637]

Great idea. And different sansevieria ! I feel like some plants , if left too long without water, their roots get dry and don't absorb water. Instead, they rot!

[@carolinerushmore2975]

That little music in the intro brings me so much serotonin🥰

[@PlantFriendDownTheStreet]

Omg, I screeched laughing at “god given moisture meter”. This was a great video, just like all of yours. Loved it! I can’t figure out watering so I put all my plants into self watering or semi-hydro. And I oh balance my water. And use liquidirt. 👍🏻

[@marytandra]

I am a definite under waterer and even after 3 years I never realized small new growth could mean they were getting too dry in between watering! Super helpful 😊 also that pale yellow you’re wearing is YOUR COLOR BEBE 🔥

[@angelahan8208]

Same here. Most of my plants are underwatered

[@marianne9691]

Jup me too 😅

[@NaTyra6411]

Pick up the pot! I was definitely a chronic under waterer. There is so much stress on over watering being the number one killer of houseplants, I went in the opposite direction. I started seeing signs and mistook it for over watering. So I watered even less! I became a chronic under-waterer and didn't realize it! A big thing that helped me was picking up the pot! A dry pot is so much lighter, I can be confident the plant really needs water. People rarely talk about under watering. Because of that I think a lot of people are chronic under-waterer's without realizing it, and the symptoms from the plant are so similar. Thank you SO much for this video!

[@jannafolsom1069]

Also. Great video! I've an old school plant killer. Aka chronic overwaterer. You single handedly saved the lives of my Firesticks and Silvery Ann. So. Ya. Just the video this morning reminded me that I left them sitting in water yesterday 🙃 thank you Harli.

[@laurynhigdon8884]

I am the same way! I just pay attention to my babies as I walk around and they tell me when they need a drink 💜 this works for me but not everyone ! Love this video

[@lindsayjayne2169]

Harli, this was a great video!!🌱👏🏼🌿Super helpful and made complete sense. Try not to be so hard on yourself, you got this mama, you got this!💗

[@OHear_Plants]

You always say your videos aren’t helpful! They SO ARE!!! You are seriously my favorite planty KZbinr!! Keep up the good work and quit second guessing yourself because your killin’ it girl! 🪴👍🏻👏🏻💯

[@paulinawilliams9356]

This is a very helpful video I just want to add if you have a small plant in a large pot it tends to get over watered cause there’s just to much dirt and it holds the moisture longer so be aware of that when repotting 🪴

[@Hello_Fuckers0]

The only time I've smelled that rotting smell was from a mini phalaenopsis orchid I bought from a grocery store. It was planted in some kind of foam material that didn't look like it had ever been dryer than completely saturated. It's in bark now with the 3 roots that weren't totally rotted. It's in my plant icu grow tent recuperating I hope.

[@imogenvanderhoeven654]

I’d love a video on how to fix when you have under or over watered! Especially over watering, and how to fix it before it goes to root rot! (:

[@mindydiaz9015]

I am a heavy overwaterer I have given all my plants root rot at least once in its life. Copper fungicide is the only thing I found that works against it. When I notice the leaves turn black or grey I dig them out pull off every rotted root sprinkle copper on the roots put them in new soil and pull off the black and grey leaves. In 2 days they will be fine. I wish I could say I learned my lesson but I still overwater. But I'm happy I haven't lost any plants bc of it. Also I know cinnamon is also a mild fungicide so if you spinkle the roots with cinnamon that may work like copper. I think copper is stronger though. I use cinnamon on my seeds I outdoor and indoor garden. Cinnamon stops things like damping off which is caused my the same fungus as root rot.

[@JTOwens89]

I prefer to use my fingers or just feel the weight of the pot, especially if it's a lightweight plastic pot and not a heavy ceramic one. However, I have the exact moisture meter you featured in this video and I find it incredibly useful in certain scenarios. If the pot is densely overgrown and I can't easily get my finger into the soil or if it's a large deep pot and I need to know the moisture level deeper into the soil than my finger will allow then the moisture meter is great to use! If I'm slacking, most plants will tell me they're thirsty by wilting or drooping too. Great video, great tips!

[@natalieramsdell3031]

I would say the same, though I worry that I stress my plants out waiting for them to droop or wrinkle so that I don’t overwater them. I have a few Hoya in leca and honestly I think they’re happiest because I can’t screw it up. I also find the meter helpful for larger pots, otherwise I trust my finger. I’m working on noticing the weight as most of my plants I keep in nursery pots.

[@JTOwens89]

@@natalieramsdell3031 I agree, waiting too long for fear of overwatering has stressed some of my plants for sure. I've got more than a couple yellow leaves to show for it! 😄 I figure it's better to lose a leaf here and there to underwatering than rot and destroy the whole plant by overwatering.

[@tamib6222]

We're talking about this and it is hard to explain but this at least gives you an idea of what to look for and give some really good examples! It's so helpful to be able to see yellow leaves that are floppy and droopy from overwatering are different from crispy yellow leaves that are underwatered. You're awesome!

[@acutelyalex8700]

Re: you saying "this video is pointless" - it's just because it's "obvious" to you! For those of us with no or little experience this is helpful. I love how real you are though! I relate so much haha

[@wandaowens4030]

With your watering and fertilizing advice my indoor garden is thriving. Thankyou Harli🌿

[@kevinneibergall9420]

Yes that was helpful. Don't worry about what your doing so much with your hands your so cute doing it. Keep up the good videos. But your right GG ht each plant will tell you in it own way what it needs. Have a great day!!

[@SirenaSnallygaster]

Feeling the weight of the pots is my go-to, except with my alocasias and ficus ginseng as i need to water them twice a week anyway. Succulents get a schedule because i really don't know if i watered them this june or june of 2018 😆

[@auroraleon935]

I hope your day got better! You did lovely, I thoroughly appreciated the depth you went into to help explain these things! I've gotten confused on how to tell in the past!

[@jackiescharf6010]

I definitely love any video you put out and will watch all and every one. I’d say my favorite style of video from you is more of the vlog style it just feels more personal and like we’re friends hangin out!

[@chelsea9242]

This is by far the most helpful video I’ve watched! Thank you!!

[@helenortanez5166]

The images you added of each point you added was so so helpful!

[@peenyisprettycool20]

Are you reading my mind?! You are so on point with my life rn. Planty vibes are strong!

[@zombiekate]

This vid is perfect for me to send to my friend who's new to houseplants, thank you! I've also been struggling to explain all this to her and I've been meaning to send her your way for a while! Thanks again Harli!

[@whitneyhaynes2142]

Great video! I see this could definitely help new plant parents for sure! 💙💙💙 great reminder. I find my plants do best when watered in the shower with the spray head so it cleans the leaves too! Honestly just watching your plants and using your finger for moisture level or feeling the weight of pot is how I was able to determine what they need.

[@emmasplantz]

this was so helpful!! I always have a hard time telling wether I overwater or underwater my plants.Thanks for this video

[@myra2323]

I never comment on KZbin but I had to comment because you remind me so much of myself lol I feel like nothing I say ever makes sense but it’s actually SO HELPFUL! Grateful you made this video!

[@fungilicious_fern]

This is a great video!! I wish I had known some of these tips when I first started keeping houseplants but this will be great for any beginners that stumble onto it :)

[@shirleywilhelm1495]

Your videos are always helpful. I have Hoyas in terracotta pots, small ones, grow in coco chips. Water in sink,add ebsom salts,egg powder, growin green granular fertilizer ( chicken poop). They get indirect light.

[@krystamoore8145]

A video about watering a plant that is homed in a pot without drainage would be amazing!

[@gayleghiotto8818]

I have always wondered about amount of watering versus frequency. You helped clarify that for me, so yes, this video was definitely helpful!

[@auroraleon935]

Your video was super helpful for me! Thank uou for going into the detail that you did, it really helped with having things make more sense!

[@jaiideeey]

Love this kind of content! I wouldn’t consider myself a beginner plant parent but these refresher videos are still so helpful 💚

[@TTX420]

Harli, you are so helpful!!! If I ever have a plant problem, I go to your channel or socials for advice first lol. Your sense of humor, personality & copious amounts of knowledge are all amazing 💚

[@susany6908]

Thanks! I am slowly transitioning my plants out of soil. I am really liking leca and pon. I find it helpful to see roots

[@shelbyhoyt9355]

I love your videos and always find your advice helpful! Thanks for making them! ❤️❤️

[@alexisdelgadillo4514]

Loved this video! I needed this. Thank you 😊

[@emilynyman1355]

I found this very helpful! I have recently been trying to figure out what is going on with some of my plants and this answered a lot of questions for me!

[@something.about.plants2495]

Good stuff, Harli! 💚💚

[@Rhaphidophile]

Wish this video was uploaded 4 months ago when I was just getting started, but still super relevant today. Definitely needed this advice.

[@hannahswanson544]

Thanks for the tips Harli! ✨✨✨

[@lindaschneidewind8164]

I found it very informative Harli. I'm a newbie so find these type of video great!

[@juliezackrison3255]

You definitely made sense, and it really IS so situational. People just need to get to know each plant they own, do their homework and learn as they go!! We ALL started out not knowing much, it's all trial and error!!

[@kylajohnson4289]

My go to plant guru 🤗 This video was amazing! I think I’ve overwatered my new baby pothos and she’s only down to a couple leaves with not many roots left. Fingers crossed she will be okay as I let her dry out 🤞🏼

[@jenniferhorton3145]

I am definitely having signs of under watering! I have under watered so much that leaves closest to the roots r completely yellow but still hard and have structure. But my pothos and my peps r definitely the two species I have the most issues with under watering ... I am so worried bout over watering that I under water far far to much!! Summer time I have a great sweet spot, but come winter, I worry more and definitely under water badly! Lol

[@sammem1]

This was super helpful! My plants still might die but I’m trying to be better. I have a set check my plants day. I work 12 hour shifts and take classes so my weeks blur together. I walk around sundays just to check if they need water but if I notice someone is dry, I’ll water right then and there.

[@Lina_Pina]

This is extremely helpful. Thanks!

[@alixestamatogiannaki]

Exactly the kind of content I need!!!! Thanks

[@aysanbahari1480]

Great tips! I learned them in a hard way by killing some of my favorite plants! 🌱

[@taylorheady4241]

I needed this video thanks Harli ❤️❤️❤️

[@NoticeMeSenpaiii]

This is super helpful! I had a heck of a time telling the difference when I started with house plants.

[@juliamoore5611]

I loved this video! It was good information. A select few of my plants are showing these signs and it will help me out. I love seeing these kinds of videos.

[@eleanormcneal516]

This was definitely helpful. I learned so much from this video. Please keep advising us.

[@peritapugnandi6624]

Such good advices, thank you! 💚

[@lauriesimpson32]

Thank you for doing this video. It is a good help specially for new plant parents

[@peggymalabuyoc9150]

So many good tips in this video! Thank you so much!! 👌🌿🥰💚

[@orangeheart9399]

Pictures of signs were v helpful. Thanks Harli

[@mahonymcgrath4700]

I feel ya. I'm nearly 40 and some days can't string a sentence together 🤷‍♀️ my brain is telling my mouth that it's letting me down 🤣 your video made sense and was super informative ❤

[@kaoru9403]

I’m from Japan. I really enjoy watching your videos.They really help me to take care of my plants. Thank you so much.

[@amurphy8278]

Such a great video!! Thank you!

[@arisaywhaaa]

Helpful for sure! Thanks!

[@LucidaStellar]

Thank you! You were right about my plant being over watered, I took it out to let it dry and cut the dead squishy roots off

[@otisschroeder9790]

You’re good! If anything, you’re keeping it real which I appreciate:)

[@karlabautista5060]

actually very helpful! thank you!! 🙂

[@SaraMHouse]

I do the same! And I agree it is so hard to describe i get the same when I get asked about watering plants but you did a great job and explained it better than I ever have. Basically, just observe your plants every day and get to know them on a deep level, it is a trial and error, learn as you go thing. if some plants die during the process buy it again, you will learn from your errors and the new one will be happier.

[@samramsey1142]

I think this is the best over and underwater video I've seen ❤️

[@ztszebra]

Very helpful video! Thank you :)

[@BruhBruh-do5cq]

A lot of help.. I always am afraid I’m either over watering or under watering and that I’m going to kill my plants. These lists will definitely help me out … lol

[@glendacox6540]

Lotsa lotsa help! Thank you.

[@VerbalOne]

Hope all is great with you and your lovely family and plants! May I say I miss seeing you a little less planned and natural in your home-- but totally understand as you all preparing for new baby and a growing toddler! So loved this video!

[@princessmillim]

You're my favorite plant channel. One of my favorite overall. I'm relatively new to your channel but have been bingeing your channel non stop. I didnt even particularly like house plants. Now I'm waiting for my Levoit humidifier to arrive😂😂

[@lilwigglesandleaves]

Great video! you did very well!

[@tallasianchick]

me: *has moisture meter* my plants: *still dies because of cold San Francisco weather*

[@LineHoude]

Cold in San Francisco do you leave them outside, funny I live in Canada

[@maevandorpe6617]

This was a great video as the advice was point on. I think a lot of people learn new symptoms to look for.

[@greta5499]

Very helpful video. Thanks for sharing your methods.

[@katiemcbain4342]

As an overwaterer, i really felt seen when you brought up the smell of a rotting plant 🤣🤣 i literally said “oh yeah,” out loud😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@joycelin441]

These are great tips!!

[@Nina-zv5cg]

Love the authenticity of your videos, I also feel like I'm making no sense sometimes lol, so I can relate😂 definitely did learn that I'm probably on the very edge of overwatering, like a hovering soccer mom 🙈

[@rickienickell881]

Thank you you helped me out a lot I really like your videos

[@laurenbrad1190]

Love your videos! I just got really into plants. I have currently 13 days plants. You should do a video on A BASIC 101 on what to do in terms of repotting, type of soil you should use, etc

[@something.about.plants2495]

Haha so true, it’s difficult to put into words how to know when your plant needs water…the signs can be confusing and hard to describe. I think you did great though! This video will be super helpful!

[@maggieswabey4389]

very helpful Harli xxxx

[@rachelm8347]

Omg you brought this video out at the PERFECT time for me 😅

[@annette1884]

Exactly what I needed

[@meggieplants9557]

Good video and Totally makes sense! Water as needed 😅

[@klairigun]

It was helpful indeed! 😊

[@Gleeky4ever]

I wish I had this video when I started my plant journey

[@marsha6844]

Very helpful video! This is a topic we all struggle with at some point as we are learning how to care for our plants. Please do a video on caring for bacterial / fungal infections. I have struggled with brown spot and lost a bunch of plants. Also helpful to address would be ways to prevent brown spot other than watering less. Love your videos. :-)

[@nefertirriperera4368]

Thanks harli 💘

[@SuperUsername147]

I definitely tend to underwater, a habit I picked up because I was so afraid of overwatering. I find I get the same symptoms of underwatering if my plant is root-bound. Especially with my rhaphidophora tetrasperma and my golden pothos (or basically anything that grows roots prolifically).

[@nicholecaldwell3903]

I’m picking up what you’re puttin down Harli G dizzle! 😉

[@KB-hs7vh]

God given moisture meter 🤣 Loved this video! Thanks Harli 😊

[@SarahEsmaeWolfe]

Thank you for this video! 🙏 I found out when I asked for help in a Facebook group that I've been over watering some of my plants. And from this video now I think most of them are overwatered 🙈

[@XoxoPlantGirl]

I use to be a bigggg over waterer with my babies but I learned my lesson lol. Now I just love from a distance and they are doing great 😌

[@NewUkeNewYork]

Great topic. I was overwatering, in part because I use an app to remind me to water everything (I have too many to check them every day) and it was too simplistic about watering recommendations. Now I am pretty strict about checking first and “snoozing” the watering suggestion on the app when they don’t need it. I use the moisture meter as well as my finger, to give me the confidence to water less. Aerating the soil has helped, too because of the density problem you mentioned. I’ve also had plants that get overwatered as they outgrow their pots - I guess because the extra roots sort of jam up the soil and trap the water.