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

Do you know that watering a plant has a right and wrong way? In this “HOW TO” segment, Denise Chavez from our horticulture department, will walk you through the best way to water your plants in order for them to live up to their full potential.
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[@DanielRucci]

that music is freaking epic for a plant watering video

[@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

[@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.

[@h.ng.7390]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@haff9227]

Thank you Very informative

[@leximakeupful]

Very helpful, Thank You!

[@ofishal38]

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

[@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

[@daycagayan8314]

Nice info.... Sure to make that

[@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

[@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.

[@gooeygaster30]

dang i did NOT think plants needed that much water, no wonder my flowers are suffering LOL

[@jasavariraj3143]

very nice 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.

[@raton_garden]

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

[@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

[@mihaeladog7187]

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

[@dylkster]

God I love watering plants

[@en8718]

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

[@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).

[@mandyinseattle]

Thank you!

[@horizontbeskrajneinovacije6440]

Thank You...Great Video...

[@mokuho]

when watering should water always flow into the drain hole?

[@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.

[@coffeebeans6194]

Thank you

[@jb90467]

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

[@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.

[@ShujathAlikhan]

thank you so much

[@richardjaiyesimi632]

Thank you x

[@lucymatte02]

Nice

[@markszadokierski1676]

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

[@ALEXANDER-bq4wp]

Wow wow

[@accidental_relevance]

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

[@TheChiGirl1]

Accidental Relevance lol same

[@r.pinheiro549]

Thank you!!!

[@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!

[@BigAssNigga311]

+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.

[@OyaRevolutionary]

Perfect

[@shahin1339]

wow thanks

[@zionlee175]

How to water snake plants in winter? To use the same way? I worry root rot.

[@0230Raveena]

the roots of that plant probably needs to be cleared, its too tight which could also be a reason why its not pulling up water efficiently.

[@bartseller8601]

Well from what I'm seeing when she pulls the plant out of the pot, this looks fairly root bound therefore, taking even more longer to saturate everything in its entirety...

[@CharlesSmall]

cool

[@lavenderm2487]

What's the name of that plant? Can someone tell me please.

[@anniegibson5092]

What is the NAME of that tree? I have one & the leaves are turning Crunchy Brown. Please help

[@nicolabuys3378]

How to water a plant.... the wrong way! 1) grab your plant out of the pot and touch your dirty fingers all over the rootsystem which is severally damaged from touching. 2) Overwater your plant like this until you see the roots getting brown from the fungus from overwatering. 3) When you see the water flowing out of the pot keep watering it until it suffocates and showing bubbles. 4) To even suffocate it even more badly push the ground on top downwards again to be sure all the remaining oxygen is gone. 5) Always be sure when your ground is clouded with roots don't overpot it to another ground so you are sure all the oxygen and nutrients left are flushed out. 6) A plant drinks during the day and breaths through the night, accordinly to this she is watering her plants right before the night. 7) ... (batteries empty of keyboard)

[@makeupbykatie5282]

What kind of plant is that? I have one and I do not know what it is?

[@holmhelena]

Dracaena Yellow Coast or perhaps Lemon Lime

[@navedian739]

You're amazing

[@sumitchauhan1534]

May I know tha name of that plant in which you are waterinng

[@Deeenatural]

I have my plants for over 10 years, but what you mention is not the same for every plant type

[@Mylesfinch]

Wow that's alot of water

[@carbrickscity]

Or just simply grow your plants in water if they are capable of growing in water. Most houseplants do.

[@emilyannn]

this is so useful thanks! uwu

[@valeriesanchez3074]

Law and order: CI has joined the chat

[@cookie8260]

After trying this method 1/2 of my plants got root rot and died. Most were around 8-10 years old so I’m kind of upset that I didn’t stick with how I normally care for my plants. They have drainage and good soil so shouldn’t have happened. $200+ in plants all dead.

[@guzman9011]

Definitely not for seedlings

[@isobel5175]

I dont see the difference in how you are watering them :(, like is it directed at the stem you mean?

[@SableFox72]

I water this way & half my plants die. Frustrated by wasting life & my money.

[@alyssaburton6765]

i usually just water until it drains out of the bottom

[@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

[@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 😊🙏

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@loman0071]

All depends on the type of plant

[@BeccaJay]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@meenaxisanga]

Beautiful plant and nice information thanks

[@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 🙏

[@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

[@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!

[@billastell3753]

I my opinion the most important info was not included. For most plants rain water is best. Well water can be OK but then again it may be too hard. Some plants don't like hard (high PH) water. If you have to use city water you need to let it sit overnight to let the chemicals used settle out or evaporate into the air. In areas where roads are salted the salt gets into city water supplies during thaws. Not good for plants. Cold water will shock plants so make sure it is close to air temperature. Keep your plants in overflow trays. When you water, the tray will catch the flow through and then suck back up into the dry soil. Some plants appreciate that you water not from the top but into the tray to be soaked up until you just see moisture on the surface. You should never leave excess water in the overflow tray. Most plants don't tolerate wet feet for long.

[@AutumnLeavesChristmasTrees]

This plant needs more soil. Geez

[@jongoodhew74]

This is the most horrendous advice I've ever seen. All you have succeeded in doing is flushing out all the liberated ions and salts in the soil starving it of nutrients lol. Keep the soil top damp with gravel and misting occassionally if the plant requires higher than room humidity, but always water from the bottom by watering into a container that is deep enough so the water level will push up inside the bottom to at least the root level. If you don't want the roots spilling out the bottom then simply allow to dry out every other day rather than keep container topped up.

[@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.

[@crochetbabe829]

OMG I guess my plant is super thirsty cus I don't drench my plant this way. Too afraid over watering and leaf tips will go brown.

[@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.

[@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.

[@alureon1]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@akeys1016]

I'm more confused after watching video and reading comments. I couldn't see the water drainage...what do ppl mean root bound. Sigh

[@brandyD33]

See how, when she pulls the plant out of its pot, the entire clump of soil stays in one solid brick-like formation with these yellowish/beige-colored strings twisted around and around to the point of mimicking the interior shape of the pot, and maintaining that shape autonomously? Some plants do well in these conditions. More often however, this is a solod indication it is time to re-pot your beloved plant. Healthy houseplants need new "houses" for their root system as they age and mature. You can even prune the roots (which actually becomes essential with certain kinds of plants, if you've allowed them to become as rootbound as the one in this video -- but not all plants are so finicky. Research your particular plant for more accurate information.) Each plant has a unique dynamic of needs, so there's not a "one size fits all" approach to caring for "all houseplants." That's the problem with these kinds of videos. They become confusing, misleading even, to the beginner gardener. Some plants thrive when allowed to completely dry out in the soil and then get flooded. Others, not so much. Personally, I don't care what kind of plant I'm working with.. If I've allowed the root system to become this bound up in its pot, I have failed to properly care for it. If you want your plants to thrive, give the root system ample space to grow by upgrading to a larger pot every few years, minimum. Hope this helps! God bless you 😊

[@brandyD33]

If you watch the video again, you'll hear the water begin to trickle through the drainage hole in the bottom of the pot and splash onto the floor or whatever she's got underneath the plant being watered. That's what she's talking about when mentioning drainage. You should never flood a potted plant unless you are certain the pot has holes in the bottom, and will allow the excess water to drain out. If you overwater a potted plant that does not have drainage holes on the bottom, you will kill the plant. Root rot. It's gnarly, and it's guaranteed to take place if the soil is filled with standing water. That's why she says it's best to always use pots that have drain holes. Which isn't absolutely necessary 100% of the time once you know what you're doing (for example, I have a ten year old pothos in a massive pot that has no drainage holes, but I would never advise anyone to try that. I just don't have a pot that's suitable besides the one she is currently in.) It's true what she says. It's almost always better for the plant to be able to drain. Hope I've cleared that up for you. Have a great day 🌻💛🌻

[@462-x5n]

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

[@rya6601]

Root system is all fucked up. smh...

[@extraart1]

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

[@michaelcampos683]

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

[@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

[@timmaselli5074]

This might be fine if your plant is on the patio in the summer time but I'm sorry for a houseplant indoors? First of all, that's a paradise haven for a fungus gnat invasion. Yep, I know that mistake. Second the way you soaked that plant, in all likelihood what about the risk of root rot? If someone watered their pothos in that manner it would be fatal. Yes water until it drains out the bottom, but unless that plant is in direct sunlight it will not dry for weeks, even with the best drainage soil.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@mmangla5575]

Thank you for the information

[@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.

[@ericabrown9672]

This is ridiculous! Who has the time to water a plant in this way. What kind of living conditions u have that u can water a plant in your house till the water runs out like that and to pull each plant out the pot to check the roots. None sense!!

[@c.a.greene8395]

Unfortunately this video isn't showing the RIGHT way to water potted plants! When you water from the top your plants will NOT ever get completely soaked! If she had broken the soil into two parts she would see the huge air pockets that never get wet when they are top fed! I water all of my plants including my indoor legal grow show of 150 plants from the bottom! They will continue to suck up 5 times the water in total that the top watered plants! To ensure the water is evenly pulled up from the bottom I first create a seal by misting the top soil until completely wet, then I add 2 L at a time to the bottom feeder trays until the plants can't absorb any more. I usually wait 2-5 minutes and either continue to give water if its dry or empty the feeder trays if there is residual water. You will be surprised how much water your soil can absorb watering in this method and how long your plants will remain moist! This is also a wonderful way to correct extremely dry soil! ( if you have allowed your plants to get almost too dry due to poor watering habits the soil inside and around the roots has shrunk, leaving huge air gaps that allow the water to drain very fast when top watered and those air pockets will only get bigger over time with each drying, top watering will NEVER correct this issue once you have allowed your soil to become dry, it will compact loosing volume and you will see your plants barely surviving while those that bottom feed are seeing extreme growth and robust healthy plants! ) I find it quite sad that with the invention of utube every idiot thinks they are giving sound advice, creating videos that misinform and can be downright dangerous, like that Aussie guy who tells people to put flour products and dead animals in the compost and directly in the soil in the vegetable garden, which is causing people to get very sick and causes legionnaires disease and can be fatal! If you want sound gardening advice go to ubc botanical gardens , this is where you will learn how to get rid of weeds with common p!ants you can grow or find in your area, how to turn compost into usable soil in 21 days, 60 days or every 6 months depending on which method you prefer...there are thousands of farmers, university professors, botanists and those with masters degrees giving real advice! You can even take free courses in bonsai, orchid 101, beginners and advanced courses in everything that grows, from moss to mushrooms and its all for free!

[@hectorgauna350]

I’m assuming this method should not be followed for cacti and succulents

[@arixxnexx1640]

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