How to water a plant.... the right way!

[@BeccaJay]

Lots of people are criticizing this video. But those plants look happy and thriving to me.

[@coliyahlewis5021]

I was freaking out becuz my grandma had just went on a cruise and asked me to water her plants everyday right before she left. So glad I found this video now I don't have to worry about her cussin me out when she finds them all dead when she gets back lol. I like the way you talk btw. Great job!

[@carl7746]

Bet they died lol

[@nicolejohnson3132]

Good evening! Thank you! This is my 3 Rd plant. It's coming up! But slowly! This will help me a lot! A neighbor/ friend gave me a fern one time. I told her it was my first plant. Sadly. It started dying really fast, leaves falling off. I was a little embarrassed. If we don't know. We don't know. Within 3 days she had it blooming again! Leaves turned back to normal. I was so happy! I said what did you do!? She said, I talked to them. Thank you so much! Thank you for reading my story! Have a blessed day 🙏

[@adhavramuvenkataraman430]

how to water a plant... STEP 1: unearth it STEP 2: pet your n tell it how much you love it STEP 3: drown it in water

[@micoforion]

LOOOL

[@heatherw.2152]

Ohh boy I giggled for awhile at this comment 😂

[@alex0589]

Ahahahahahahahahahahaha

[@alex0589]

I'm still laughing three weeks later.

[@chrispennykid1723]

away back to the top ten videos mate, heres an actual professional who knows what shes talking about

[@cancerskryptonite]

I'm a soil chemist and soil bioweb consultant, while popular opinion agrees with you, the action of plants using foliars sprays whether it be food, water etc, plants have the ability to draw through their leaves whatever is placed upon them. Similarly, to your example of humans drinking water only through their mouth, humans absorb as much as one liter of water THROUGH their skin with the average shower. This also explains why many tropical plants have funnels to flow water in and around their central stems as the plant is able to hydrate much quicker as studies have shown, if they are both wet on the leaves and watered in the soil. Not a huge detail but it's always best to share the most accurate information you can. Now you know. Thanks for your video! :-)

[@youwhatmadeidk]

CancersKryptonite thanks for the info :)

[@e.t.566]

CancersKryptonite will my zz plant do that too?

[@tonalambiguity3345]

I would hope that plants absorb water at a better rate than humans, going from your example. 1 litre out the hundreds of litres that flow over your body during a shower is not a very efficient rate. The mouth (tap root) is much more efficient.

[@williambennett1212]

While you can absorb things like minerals, nutrients and chemicals through the skin, your epidermis is literally made to be water resistant - this outer layer of your skin will absorb a bit of water, and go "pruney," however, that water won't be absorbed into the bloodstream, so it is not "hydration" in a useful sense. This means that no matter how long you stay submerged in water, you're not really pulling in the water into your system. Your body absorbs water from your intestines, and it takes a while for the wateryou drink to travel from your stomach to the intestines. So, it is not possible to absorb or lose a significant amount of water through your skin. It is a largely impermeable membrane. The exception is via your sweat glands, which are one-way, where it is possible to rapidly purge water from the body when sweating, and it's possible to lose enough water in this way that you die.

[@mani3381]

Periwinkle for sure

[@stevenbaldock1120]

Always been told to water my hanging baskets slowly,until water starts to come out of drainage holes underneath,and preferably the earlier in the day the better.Also i use a moisture meter to check soil levels. This method has worked well for me for 30 years now.

[@nicolejohnson3132]

I was thinking about a wooded popsicle stick to measure the water! Thank you for the information 😊🙏

[@DanielRucci]

that music is freaking epic for a plant watering video

[@meenaxisanga]

Beautiful plant and nice information thanks

[@summersplash6689]

About once per week I put all my houseplants in the bathtub and use the detachable showerhead to absolutely drench everyone, I even put the plug in the tub and fill it with an inch or two of water to make sure everyone's bottom roots are soaked. It's also a good way to wash away any aphids. I call it plant spa day.

[@Eulogy1613]

Sounds like it takes too much time but good for the plants ig

[@donaldnelson976]

The best tutorial I have seen.. mam you explained so well that my dog can water a plant now.thank you so much .I have never heard it explained so easily.

[@Bropann]

Yep. My dog waters plants up and down the neighborhood.

[@donaldnelson976]

@@Bropann lol xd lol xd

[@RelaxingTimesTV]

Napakahalaga ng magagandang bulaklak, oras ng pagtutubig... Good luck, bagong kaibigan 💕👍😍

[@amberrose7293]

Thank you so much!! I'm so glad that I found you as I am starting my new garden.You're tips have really helped me big time!

[@extraart1]

Very cool Denise! I always overwater my plants so your reminders are great!

[@julylady24]

Thank you so much! I'm house sitting for a friend, and I'm trying to keep the plants alive. I wasn't sure if I was giving it too much moisture. This was very helpful.

[@Babyjohn8170]

Thank you so much. You thought me something I didn't know. I will begin this process with all my plants from now on.

[@HIGHGRADECHANNEL]

Whenever you water a plant like this and you see alot of drainage. Your actually flushing nutrients everytime you water. So it would be a good idea to add some nutrients every other feeding

[@votaconunclick8477]

Oh I had suspicion of this ,

[@HIGHGRADECHANNEL]

THIN AIR sure can I would also recommend just watering enough to wet soil enough that it’s wet and not coming out the bottom

[@regiodeurse6513]

alternatively you don't water the soil it self.. You just give at dish with water and let i soak up what it wants.. Works perfectly + no flushing or battering of the soil due to the watering

[@georgzimmermann1069]

just keep the water in a bucket and use it again.

[@Ahlnie]

Why not soak the bottom of the pot in a shallow basin and let the soil siphon up the water? I guess that method wouldn't work well for large pots, but for smaller pots and seedling pots I would think that should work as well given what was stated in the video.

[@462-x5n]

Such a basic video, but one I needed. Thank you for posting!

[@TravisFont]

Sadly, you can't water normal house-hold plants like this else you'll have a flooded floor.

[@PizzaGeist]

This is when your bathtub or shower floor or even sink comes in handy.

[@chelseatomkowiak1187]

I just have trays under all of my house-hold plants and I drench them pretty good, but not enough that it overflows the trays. It works pretty well.

[@belindaphillips2779]

And rotten plants except for spaths

[@ouicestmoivale3531]

@@PizzaGeist It is very easy to water plants in your Shower

[@TheFicusWrangler]

@@belindaphillips2779 With all respect, not so. The interior landscape industry has been watering plants this way - meaning a thorough drenching - using a watering can, not a hose - with the runoff going into a drainage liner - for over 75 years. The liners are never emptied, unless too much water is poured in the liner is too full. The water is absorbed by the soil, used by the plant, and the moisture is gone from the soil and the plant is ready to water again, usually, in a week or two, depending on the light.

[@samanthakates5668]

This is sooooo helpful!! I thought as soon as the water ran through the drainage holes it was saturated! More fool me!! Thank you

[@chelseatomkowiak1187]

This is how I water all of my plants, even my cacti, and they are all healthy. I’m guessing the people who are loosing plants are watering them too OFTEN. I find I only need to water about once a week for normal plants, and once every 2-4 weeks for cacti unless it’s winter, then you don’t need to water most cacti at all, they will go dormant. An important reason for watering the way she did it in the video is to flush out any built up minerals/salts from fertilizing. Over time, left over fertilizer will build up in the soil and literally burn the roots and kill the plant.

[@iprobablywontseeyourreply.7193]

Do you have any begonias or fuschia? I can’t seem to keep mine alive. I’m very new to gardening as I’m a re-recovering addict and was tired of never having an answer when ppl would ask me what do I like to do, what are my hobbies. So I just moved into a new place that already had a garden foundation started. I bought some seeds, bulbs, hydrangea and blue hosta roots, and of course a lot of established plants from the greenhouse. I just cannot seem to keep my begonias alive. I have a few varieties in my patio “window box”, hanging, and in my garden bc I have so much shade here due to 2 large silver maple trees. Some of my pink polka dot plants are wilting as well as creeping Jenny in the window box with the begonia. My hanging ferns seem to be drying up and I thought I watered them a lot plus have watering globes in with them. I was under the impression I was overwatering my begonias but perhaps it’s the opposite.

[@dankdigital4058]

This plant needs a larger pot and the root system shows it has been in this small planter way too long, which is causing a watering issue .

[@DanteAndTheTrees]

kretzschクレツ Music what ones

[@jaymillar7637]

I water plants on a daily basis at work (both indoor and outdoor plants) and this video is a really big help! I will take that into consideration (although I tend to water the soil anyway so the water goes to the roots for photosynthesis to happen too)

[@michaelcampos683]

You are the only one that has said to soak. Thank you. I will do. Watched 5 vids

[@lrballard1]

Thank you this saved my plants and now they are happy 😃

[@loman0071]

All depends on the type of plant

[@alyssaburton6765]

i usually just water until it drains out of the bottom

[@h.ng.7390]

Very Clear and Perfect !. Greatly appreciate for sharing the great knowledge.

[@jodasaatte80]

Pretty poor example. That plant was clearly root-bound a long time ago, and that is the reason the water just completely runs through the pot without soaking the roots. If you'd plant it in new soil or a bigger pot you wouldn't need to water it as much or often. And if you'd water a smaller plant in a bigger pot like that, it would almost certainly be overwatered, so it's hardly universal. If you water a plant like that it will also wash away any potential nutrients you've added. Also, letting a plant completely dry out makes it a bigger target for pests.

[@TheFicusWrangler]

Good example, in my opinion. Warneckei plants do well when they're "pot bound," so this one's fine. You don't overwater plants by pouring on "too much" water, but by not letting the soil dry will enough between waterings. The one thing the video could have done better was to explain how to test for dryness down toward the bottom of the pot, not just on the surface. A moisture meter, or a wooden dowel, inserted all the way down, would do the trick.

[@cherylk3479]

While the roots do reach to bottom of the pot it is by no means pot bound and in need of reporting. Any pot, no matter the size - except for perhaps succulents, should be watered thoroughly and allowed to drain for awhile. Thorough watering helps wash away any buildup of insoluble salts and other things in tap water that are not beneficial to our plants.

[@TheFicusWrangler]

@@cherylk3479 Totally agree with you Cheryl, except maybe that succulents should also be watered that way - after all, their roots need water too. Just be careful to let the soil dry well between waterings. And what do you think about the idea that buildup of salts in the soil comes more from unused fertilizer than from minerals in the tap water?

[@belindaphillips2779]

@@TheFicusWrangler I always water succulents completely

[@underground310music]

@@TheFicusWrangler what I do is a pull the plant up and dip it in a bucket of water for a few seconds lift it up and hold it to let it drain out then put it back in the potand now have a happy plant

[@inhalefarts]

That sort of Terra Cotta pot she is using has one hole in the bottom. There is actually a reason for this as opposed to having more holes. It is so you can plug the hole and drench the plant and allow the soil to soak up, then open the hole back up to drain it.

[@LostWitIt]

I know it's simple advice. But wow many of us do water the wrong way. Thus sadly killing our plants. Glad i found this video, now ill know how to properly water my babies.

[@ofishal38]

I'm already a subscriber, supporter, follower and fan 🙂

[@micoforion]

with me it was trail and error, few plants died as i over watered my plants and few dried out as i under watered them, just happened to one of my ferns, all leaves dried out, also happens with my peace Lilly a lot, they're hard plants to keep, i find dracenas require very little water, the lady was showing one of corn dracena, but other plants very hard to maintain, my flat has 80 plants now, some of them decent size, around 1.4m tall, and some are just tiny 20cm tall but keeping them happy takes experience and plenty oi care, sun for some, pony tale palm required loads of sun for example, parlor palm hates direct sunlight, or Acer, for that matter.

[@davidhollingsworth1847]

Thank you very much for the presentation. One question I have is what do you feel about plant water meters? Do you find them useful? Thanks again.

[@michellebaca1024]

I did not know this!! Great information, thanks!!!!

[@alureon1]

So glad I found this video before watering my new palm.

[@valleriewhite6164]

Thank you for this, I am a great fan of the "Big Drench". Some people did not listen that you let it drain for an hour or more. Because some plants thrive and love to be root bound, It does not like repotting until it is busting out of the nursery pot or the roots arm coming out at the bottom of the pot thru the drain holes. The plant that you showed is not completely root bound and still has quite a lot of soil in it, no wrap around roots on the bottom. You always take these plants outside to do this unless you use the bathtub. but outside like you have it is better. This is for the people who think they know more than you, a plant expert. It is common sense that the nutrients will have to be replenished after every watering and sometimes before.

[@akosijenai]

Hi very informative video and thanks you for that, how about white molds on the soil? Can u help me with that? Thank u

[@Arokhantos]

You can see how good the plant is taken care of by the rootball and the soil mix and type of pot used. Roots only at top overwatered a lot. Roots only in middle inconsistent watering. Roots only at bottom underwatered. Everything you do is perfect.

[@Robert_A_Keyboards4948]

I like! Leaves can get wet though, after all the real way plants drink is it rains! Similar to my garden, the best growth comes after a drenching just like what you did!

[@mmangla5575]

Thank you for the information

[@marilynbulaso7144]

Wow very beautiful plants

[@angeliquemorgan3892]

Thank you for this video. I've learned alot! I'm getting into gardening. My first plant is lavender!

[@mccommas2]

I was surprised that the bottom was fairly dry when she took it out. I have always believed in a good soaking but now I will extra soak it just to be sure it gets good and wet. I do think a plant will generally like watering over the leaves to help hydrate it, granted it won't absorb much or any water through leaves, I just think it benefits it. It certain won't hurt in most cases. If nothing else, it cleans the leaves of dust at least.

[@bucksization]

I LOVED YOUR VIDEO, IM PARTIALLY SIGHTED AND NEED SOME ADVICE PLS, I HAVE A PEAC LILY AND SHE LOOKED REALY HEALTHY UNTIL I SPRITZ HER WITH I THINK TOO MUCH WATER, NOW SHE HAS DROOPED. I FELT SOIL VERY DRY SO WATERED TILL RAN THRU. WILL SHE SURVIVE OR SHOULD I DISUARD HER ? THANK YOU

[@mrray2826]

You'd be surprised how if you water it the wrong way, it won't grow right. That is pretty plant she watered. Thank you for sharing this video

[@GrigorisDeoudis]

That's quite general information. Watering depends on various factors, such as: * the type of plant (foliage plant, succulent, cactus etc.) * the type of leaves, the foliage of the plant (plants with hairy leaves should never watered from top, such as _Cyanotis somaliensis_ for example, because these leaves should never get wet from tap water. In that way the leaves are going to rot) * type of root growth (shallow roots versus deep roots) * temperature and season accordingly * light intensity * size of the pot (which depends to all of the other factors combined). Thus, if you have a succulent plant with thick leaves in a large pot and you water it like that in the wintertime, you are *killing* the plant, inducing root rot and fungal attack.

[@Iris-fp4uk]

how about bottom watering though?? just place it in water for a while! and how about fertilization? if you do it this way a lot of nutrients will be flushed away right?

[@jongoodhew74]

Exactly right. She doesn't have a clue

[@jonslg240]

"Plants ONLY take up water through the root system." -- Really? You had better call every botanist on the planet and tell them just how wrong they are.

[@kara-ryanfitzgerald1708]

Jons LG thank you for pointing that out!!

[@jalchi8367]

and the nature

[@pc6461]

Yeah surprised me when she said that

[@jenniferwerboweski7642]

exactly. And what about rosemary. It doesn't like to be watered much, but likes to be misted on the leaves and takes in water from there instead.

[@tonalambiguity3345]

I think she meant it as in the pores in the leaves and stem don’t uptake much water compared to the tap root.

[@kitchenbathdesigner]

Excellent advice! I have Thujas and two of them are struggling. My initial thought was to pull them up and soak the soil and roots due to suspicion that they weren’t getting enough water. I’m thankful for your video and advice: it confirmed that they need a really good soaking (I saw water bubbles when I went to water them near the drip line.) Thanks again!

[@jarreaubroadhurst6380]

I give my plants a 'plant bath' as often as they need it. I fill my bath tub with a few inches of water, soak them in for a few minutes/however long they need or like, then let them drain before putting them back on their saucer in thwir usual spot. Saves water too.

[@nabillbenismail7111]

Hi thank you very much for the video ,i want to ask for good draining soil ,i have pitmoss,garden soil ,sand,chaorcol,dunk cow,perlite,can you please give me the proportion of each composante to have good draining soil for roses and jasminum thank you vrm

[@Reme873]

Nice explanation.If u water leaves especially in evening in not so evaporating environment the plant may catch fungal infection.

[@daycagayan8314]

Nice info.... Sure to make that

[@obiwanWasabi]

Great example but what a wast of water especially if you have a lot plants. You should use saucer to let the plant drink

[@kadoree]

Thank you so much. I have been watering my plant wrongly!

[@sheilamasters2319]

Hi hon How can I take my perennial out of the big hanging basket to a smaller one since only a small part is blooming ?

[@darckspyder3839]

3:38 No no. I'm not happy. Put me back in the pot lady

[@joshuamarshall7927]

That is so damn funny, I agree with you Darck Spyder that plant must feel that way

[@accidental_relevance]

I have drank water through my nose. Not on purpose.

[@TheChiGirl1]

Accidental Relevance lol same

[@wakingupfrom]

if the PH is too high in the soil the stem will turn brownish yellowish right? i'm having issues with plant right now gonna but more acid based water in to lower PH of soil

[@leximakeupful]

Very helpful, Thank You!

[@hpeteacher9445]

Thank you for your video. With this amount of watering, do you worry about Fungus Gnats? I had them once and have cut back on the amount of water I use. Please let me know what you think.

[@TheFicusWrangler]

Fungus gnats are a sign that the soil is staying too wet. That means that you're not letting it dry out enough between waterings? Remember when she said to feel the top of the soil, and not water again until it is dry? That's good, but I would recommend checking soil moisture all the way to pot bottom, using a moisture meter, or a wooden dowel.

[@sixmillionsilencedaccounts3517]

Gnats are a joke, just put 1/2 inch layer of sand/perlite on top and bye gnats.

[@lykri3350]

I have an aglaonema. It is a full-sized plant and I have had it three weeks. I always wait for a plant to look like it needs water to water it. I watered this lightly at week 2 because a leaf was turning brown. It did not help, Three more leaves are joining that and dying. They are all on the same side of my big pot. The plant is in my bedroom and my windows are covered for privacy. Very low light. What is wrong? Should I pull out those dying leaves?

[@Crashbanksbuysilver]

I have a cloth pot, water can leak out the sides and most of the time it leaks out half way. I can't pull it out of a pot like that, so how would you suggest I make sure its going all the way through?

[@TheFicusWrangler]

Water till you see a good run off. If the pot is sitting in some sort of drainage saucer, you'll see the water collect. You can also check soil moisture with a moisture meter.

[@haff9227]

Thank you Very informative

[@rutht8570]

Wow there's something I didn't know. Thank you!

[@twinpumpkin]

Does this apply to Sunflowers too?

[@chebbouaalem3885]

Thx for this nice information!

[@arixxnexx1640]

Do all plants need socking it I mean to put lots of water//??!!! Thank you in advance

[@myurewde]

Thank you for your simple and useful instructions. My question is regarding to watering from bottom? is this way give a good result ?

[@AnahiNieto-e1n]

Can I do it the same way with my succulents fully drench in water?

[@ldragosro]

This is a perfect way to wash up the soil nutrients. I prefer small amount of water and more frequent in order to allow the soil to absorb it

[@mani3381]

I can't distinguish wether the soil is wet or just cold

[@brandyD33]

Pick up the plant by the pot. Feel the weight. If it needs to be watered, it will usually be evident by how light the pot feels. After watering your plants and the excess water has finished draining out of the bottom, pick up the plant. Notice how the weight of your plant feels in your hands. This will train you to be able to discern whether your soil is too dry, or if it is sufficiently moist. Nine tikes out of ten, anyway. God bless you

[@treelife365]

I don't know if this is the right way or the left way! I have a lot of tropical plants that are in pots without drainage holes and I water them whenever the soil is dry (which is definitely not every day) and they grow excellently (they're also not rootbound/potbound).

[@fabbynavarro5402]

where did you purchase the grate?

[@mihaeladog7187]

What you think about diapers used inside pot?Do they help the plant or they actually steal the water from the plant?

[@TEAMTOTALDiSTORTiON]

Some people spray the leafs of their monstera plants, why would someone do that if the plant can’t absorb the water that way?

[@wolverineiscool7161]

so basically water it a lot?

[@TheFicusWrangler]

Watering thoroughly is not the same as watering alot. The important thing is to water thoroughly, then not water again until the soil has got almost dry, all the way to the bottom of the pot.

[@detailstudio1475]

I always did it wrong so my plant died easily unthough I water everyday. Thank you. Madame

[@FernandoRodriguez-ds5ri]

Everyday is too much water.

[@dchanbrothers6868]

Me too my plants died every year it's because I put not much water cause they said too much water will kill the plant but without noticing the roots won't get much water

[@robertyoung9425]

Watering a plant should simulate the environment it grows naturally in. Some plants prefer to dry out between waterings; others prefer to be constantly moist. It's best to research the individual plant species to get an idea of what they prefer in nature.

[@RobbiRocks]

Fantastic..... Plus there was No annoying back ground music.

[@michelleaw1325]

does anyone have a suggestion for misting plants which are indoor. I cant move each plant to my kitchen counter because if their weight. But I dont want water damage on my furniture misting plants on top of them. Any suggestions would be appreciated

[@jb90467]

what if yu have tiny saplings inside of a really really big pot the roots don't reach the bottom at all

[@phillyhippie]

Is that plant not root bound?

[@FuriedHearts]

I keep hearing that tap water is bad for plants... is this true? If so how do gardening centers and nurseries avoid this issue since you have to water with a hose? Very curious about this. At home for house plants I use rainwater or distilled. Or filtered and boiled water

[@Zedhedd]

Stephen Bailey its to do with the PH of the water. Tbh my water is around 7.5 and my plants need around 5.8 so i use a PH down agent. Most if not all plants will be fine on tap water.

[@Voeris1]

Or keep a fish tank (properly) and use that dechlorinated waste water from the weekly water changes to water your plants :) it's free and safe fertilizer too!

[@BigScewleo]

+MR HYDE Oh, so your plants need 5.8 ph water huh? You're growing that weed nigga!!!!!!

[@legenarymaster3696]

It's got chlorine in it which causes problems. I'm assuming your doing hydro. If you wanna get the chlorine out of tap put it out in the sun for a day or so. RO is the best solution

[@jamesgreen219]

Chlorine in many cities tap water is not the best for plants. Put some water in a pitcher, and let it sit for at least one day to rid it of some of the chlorine. Tap water has minerals in it that the plant needs. At least once a year add fertilizer to your plant based on the type of plant ( recommended by nursery ). Also adding Epsom Salts to the soil, as per directions on Epsom Salt container, or Google, will ( based on the type of plant ) create very happy green leaves. Some plants like acidic or alkaline soils. For example: blueberry plants love Peat Moss to thrive. When you purchase a plant, spend some time talking to an established nursery employee to determine the needs of your particular plant. Spider Plants are a must have “inside” every house for dozens of reasons: oxygen production, releasing of negative ions, cleaning of the air, utilization of CO 2 expelled from people breathing, and ease growing.

[@Mrscasserino7223]

Thank you, this was very helpful.

[@markszadokierski1676]

Where can I get a metal screened plant table like you have?

[@VestigialHead]

This is great if you have a lawn to let the excess water drain away to. I live in an apartment. If I water my pot plants like you suggested so much water will run off the balcony onto my neighbours downstairs. So not really doable for some people.

[@TheFicusWrangler]

No, dear, if you're watering houseplants, you either put the plant in a sink, or keep a drainage saucer under it.

[@thunderlord2200]

please answer, i have deep pots for my "flower" plants and the leaves have turned fully yellow, i think i am over watering them, what am i doing wrong? there Vincas. my water is lime greenish color (ph level it was 7.5 ish ) i do use fertilizer

[@jennifers7555]

But what about root rot? I see your beautiful elephant ear plant in the background, and I have one too, but I think mine has developed root rot.

[@raton_garden]

Wow so beautiful planting 🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤ connect stay 🎉❤🎉❤

[@chrixthegreat]

For me this method always produces root rot unless I am growing in cactus soil, which needs to be replaced twice a year to prevent compaction. The method I use is lightly water the top, and place the bottom quarter of the pot in water for about 10 mins. This can be done in a bath tub, sink or bin. Still requires a good draining soil but not to the same degree as with the drowning method. Personally I find that the cactus soil works best for all my houseplants. Also note, that a 0.3 peroxide solution in your water can help control root rot by getting oxygen to the roots and sometimes even killing rot bacteria.

[@ROlson-dx2jc]

Thanks for the tip on replacing cactus soil. I put my beloved holiday cactus in cactus soil with sand. I want to give it a rest for awhile but I need to get it into a chunkier mix.

[@AutumnLeavesChristmasTrees]

This plant needs more soil. Geez

[@dimik3855]

This was very informative. We know that plants absorb/need more water/food when they're getting lots of light like during summer, but what about wintertime? Plants in window sills are practically dormant up here in the northeast during the short days of the season. Having seen this video, I may try shoving tubes in the soil so that water can get to the bottom easier.

[@alltheworldswonders4926]

All my potted plants require a full submersion and soaking in water to actually get wet. Time after time I've seen the soil dry as can be after a rain. All the water seems to run down the sides of the pot on the inside. Very frustrating- so much so that I basically gave up (they're my moms plants) It's way too much work

[@Arokhantos]

Plants also need air so if it stays wet to long and it has no aeration it will drown and suffocate, that's why you see perlite in that draceana pot, not cos she over waters often but to give plant easy'r time, there different materials you can use to aerate the soil, it should always be added, on top of having holes for drainage and for the plant to breath thru.

[@katherinebug440]

Very helpful, cheers👍

[@kaylataylor3067]

I have a plant like the tree like plant she demonstrated on i have no idea what it is!! Plz help

[@LeeDfined]

Kayla Taylor Corn Plant

[@LeeDfined]

Kayla Taylor They are in the Dracaena family.

[@TheFicusWrangler]

It's a Dracaena warneckei.

[@mariannedooley9877]

What I have to pick up the plant to see if it needs water on the bottom?

[@en8718]

Wow thanks so much.... I never knew this .... no wonder my plants keep dying even after watering.... wasnt watering deeply enough

[@brandyabdelaziz4430]

What if my plant doesn’t have drainage holes? I’m so worried about this. It’s a draceanea

[@summersplash6689]

I would recommend re-potting that to something with a drainage hole, or the roots are going to rot. Sometimes I've used a drill to make a drainage hole in a pot I really like