Watering Houseplants | When and How Much Water

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

This is my watering schedule for most of my house plants and what has worked for me. Keep in mind the temperature in your home, air flow, sunlight, season and even the soil type can influence when you need to water your house plants. Always follow the rule of thumb when it comes to watering, only water when your plant is dry... unless it's a Calathea or Maranta [water when 90-95% dry] lol

[@Georgiasomar]

Would this apply for a Boston Fern? #instagramfamily #crazyplantguyfamily

[@summern3064]

How often should we water our calatheas? Like 40-50% dry? Hopefully you haven’t already answered this in the video I’m only a few seconds in.

[@brownjo1287]

Should you water if it’s a cloudy day outside and it’s during the winter?

[@valeriatorres96]

Are you kidding me??? Its like you read my mind and made a video specifically catered to what i was looking for!!!!!! I absolutely love your content, there is sooooo much information and most of it is overwhelming (at least for me lol) and i find your content so so so helpful. Youre one of the few youtubers who ACTUALLY make it simple and 'dumb it down' for us beginners. Thank you so much!!!!

[@dianaoduho9631]

I’m new to the indoor plant world and have started with a monsterra & a few sansevierias/snake plants and just having them in my space has made a huge difference! Educating myself on watering schedules, sunlight and the needs of my different plants and this channel has been SO HELPFUL!! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your knowledge 🌱💚

[@adiposerex5150]

Your string of hearts is amazing.

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

Plant Maven Thank you. I gave it a haircut the other day. 😆

[@JessieTG]

Crazy Plant Guy is it the same as string of pearls?

[@JessieTG]

Tanya Michele what is the difference?

[@LifeisaLullaby]

Thanks for the video! I love that you gave general guidelines when I usually hear that it depends, or to rely on physical changes. Having an idea of frequency and amount is very helpful to have a baseline so that I know when I should expect to notice physical cues.

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

LifeisaLullaby you’re welcome. Yeah I figured it’s good to set a baseline and then go from there once you get a better idea on how your plants react. Glad you found this video helpful.

[@gaia8677]

hi, i am an agriculture student and i made a video explaining when you should water your plants: kzbin.info/www/bejne/goeonpJseM6th5o

[@AmberGDhert]

FINALLY a video with clear meaning on what is little, a lot and actually showing it THANK YU

[@msher479]

Great advice on watering indoor plants, in fact, it is the best I have seen so far. Watering plants in containers is the most confusing part about indoor gardening, for me at least. So thank you!

[@ris4673]

So helpful! Thank you actually naming the groups of plants that need little vs normal vs frequent watering!

[@konstantinasakka2429]

Thank you. You are the only one so far who says not so general about how much and how often you water your plants. As a new plant lover I am confused of when the soil is dry

[@emmawakley5487]

I use the Water Me APP. It’s great at reminding me when to mist and water.

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

Bella Banana Ooh Cool. I’m going to check it out. Thanks for the tip. 😊

[@DBT2014]

Love it, thanks for sharing! I’m always so grateful to have crossed paths with you because you are so so knowledgeable and kind ❤️. Happy planting my friend! 🥰❤️

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

LoveDianaBanu Thanks Diana. Happy planting. 😊🌿

[@madelinerivera3837]

Awesome video!! Thank you for the watering tips for the different plant groups.

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

Glad you found it helpful.

[@escapism2to1]

Oh my gosh this video was sooo incredibly helpful to me - Thank you so much! Would you happen to have a video on lighting for your plants...like literally showing just how close are far you have them sitting from a window and which direction your windows might be facing for each plant? If you wouldn't mind either pointing me in the direction of that or perhaps making a video on it. I feel that I just don't know exactly what good lighting is..like if it's bright enough or too dark and it would be really helpful to actually see what different levels of brightness looks like. Thank you again so much and God bless all your plant babies! 🤗

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

T Fearless thanks. Glad you found it helpful. I don’t have a specific video on lighting, but great suggestions i think I’ll do one in the future.

[@kdls09]

Your watering method breakdown is the best on earth. thank you!!!

[@LaurelAnne1216]

Thank you for actually giving information while showing plants and watering habits! Subscribed and followed!

[@toniasyrnioti9389]

Notes: Infrequent watering schedule (every 4-5 weeks) & Little water (pass water once through): Sanseveria, ZZ, Ponytail palm, cactuses, succulents, aloe Infregular (inbetween) (every 2-3 weeks) & Normal water : stray of hearts, some succulents, silver dollar, peperomia Regular (every 8-12 days) & Normal water (pass water 2-3 times) : Monstera, pothos, rubber plant, spider plants Frequent (every 7-8 days) & Little water : Calathea, Maranta

[@mokuho]

Thank you so much for the summary, after years investigating now i know how to water my mistreated pepperomia! I watered every week little water! 😢

[@annakorab-chmielowiec4310]

Ohh my! This is the best watering video ever! I had a huge problem with that little, normal, a lot of watering thing! THANK YOU !

[@karenchampness8220]

Hi! Thank you for all the information you give out. How do you go on vacation and leave your plants?

[@valiumk.9489]

agh... I kept drowning my (indoor) plants to death in the beginning and I thought I was getting much better at this, but I am obviously still struggling, especially during winter... I'll try some of your tips, thank you!! καλή χρονιά!!

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

Valium K. yes you need to cut back watering expecting in the winter. Over watering will kill plants .

[@gaia8677]

hi, i am an agriculture student and i made a video explaining when you should water your plants: kzbin.info/www/bejne/goeonpJseM6th5o

Thank you so much! I've been doing everything wrong all this time. My poor plants!

[@aleialaw]

This is me every single day. And I constantly tell my boys not to water my plants, but they do anyway. The never ending roller coaster!

[@michy2630]

I have an 8 ft corn plant that is in a black container and that container is in a bigger clay pot. Should I remove the corn plant when I water so it drains? My pot is surrounded in plastic so I don't really know how much water will be draining if I leave it where it is now. Very helpful video. Thank you

[@maychia216]

Very very helpful. Esp your guidelines on regular, frequent, and the amt of water. Thanks for grouping the types of plants together too. Seeing them helps me visualize. Looking forward to more of your videos🤗🤗

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

May Chia Thank you. I’m glad you found the video helpful. 😊

[@deya.cavazos]

You explained this super well, great video!

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

Deya Thank you.

[@namratajoshi04]

Your video is really helpful and organised. Most of my plants are covered in the video, but Peace Lily. Where would you put in your groupings? Frequent- Little water ?

[@monicakamka5058]

OMG that black rubber plant is stunningg

[@lifewithbella0807]

Just started! so new to this watering concept you went over on this post. Thank you so much! You gave me a better understanding of how to water my plants

[@anvaya4960]

Yeah that's one crazy question I always have when it comes to my morning routine of watering my plants.. thanks for the tips. They defi make a difference.. 👍

[@kristine5561]

This is exactly the kind of video I have been looking for for years. Thank you so much for all the tips!

[@laylauk2654]

Thank you for the best video you have made so far. Have a great new year sir.

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

Layla uk Thank you. Glad you found it helpful.

[@martiflores1]

Thank you for this! You give me hope in being a successful houseplant owner! 😄

[@kikiinthegarden]

Your string of hearts look amazing and are thriving 💛💛

[@Ash-xx5zd]

Really informative. It's definitely a brain tracer for me trying to figure out a convenient schedule to watering without breeding gnats. Uuugh. Thanks for writing out some of the instructions for screencapture! Very helpful. Happy 2019!!!

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

Ash Yeah it can be tricky, hopefully this gives you a baseline to go off. From there monitor your pants and see how they react, the more you understand your plants the more watering will become second nature to you. Happy New Year.

[@courtiestew]

Where did you get that watering pitcher? It’s sooo pretty!

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

Courtney Mac I think Walmart.

[@acplegal5002]

Amazing channel, I love having your videos replayed in my background at home

[@laureinewoo2139]

Great tips and video! I’d definitely like a maranta care video!

[@bubbleapple13]

thank you for this! i kept trying to find a better answer that isn't just "some plants need regular watering and some need less watering" with no time frame to reference what a normal watering schedule is, or amount of water to give them. I thought "regular" watering was EVERY DAY ahh! My poor succulents lol. Luckily I was only giving them tiny amounts of water since I didn't know how much to give them...

[@CN-yf3lr]

Lol that was great og u! the plant in jar with water and asking anyways! Lol genial!!

[@kathygilbreath6073]

Great info and enjoyed the video as always. Happy New Year!!

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

Kathy Gilbreath Thanks Kathy. Happy New Year 🥳

[@vandaklap]

Extremely helpful 👏🏽👌🏽🙏🏽

[@dawnc5592]

Hi. As always your plants are beautiful. I have a string of hearts in my south facing window. She's doing really well, however I've read that you shouldn't water her until the top leaves are soft, is that what you do? Or do you just stick to your schedule of 4 to 6 weeks (I believe that's what was said). Please advise. Thanks.

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

That is also a way to know when to water. Remember the SOH is around 2-3 weeks. But before I water I feel the hearts to see if it’s still plump or soft. If soft and the soil is dry, then I water. If the soil is dry and the hearts are. Ice and plump I’ll wait a few more days to water etc.

[@jenniferm.5502]

I would love to see a Mantera video! I’ve bought 4 this month. Lots to learn, your videos inspired me to start my collection. :)

[@CrazyDiamond16]

Huge thumbs up!! Very helpful video

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

CrazyDiamond16 Thank you. Glad you found the video helpful.

[@qltygrl3187]

So for the ponytail palm, I should keep pouring water in it until it comes out the bottom?

[@ahoralaura]

Yes to a marantas care video!

[@cherylboucher6342]

Would love to see how you decorate your patio area when your weather is warmer.

[@lesliengonzalez]

Can you do a plant care video for English ivy? I've been having trouble with my Ivy plant lately. She grows fine and later she starts to dry out and I tried watering her to saver her but she died... However, a few of her cuttings are still thriving!

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

Leslie Gonzalez make sure you don’t let your ivy complete dry out too long. As soon as they dry, water and make sure the water drains through.

[@judyludlum2371]

Happy New Year!🎊 😍 Your string of hearts!! Great tips! Enjoyed this video!

[@myrthanormil9447]

Thanks for your videos....very helpful for me as a beginner gardener!

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

Glad you found it helpful and welcome to the work of plant and gardening 😊🌿

[@thatoneguykim]

The sexiest plantaholic guy so far 😍 ps just started my plant collection thanks to you 😊🌱🌿

[@chhaychayy4539]

All your plants are beautiful, I love the green lime prayer plants I can't find that in Montreal.😕

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

Thank you. I found my Lemon Lime in Winnipeg. I’ve never seen them here in Toronto

[@NothingNormLLC]

ty ty ty for making this video! You literally finished all my thoughts I kid you not. I’ve been trying to figure out this water schedule myself and i ty for this vid

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

N E I’m glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful. I know watering plants can be sometimes overwhelming but once you have a system and monitor how your plants react than you can adjust your watering. Just need to start at a base and go from there.

[@chrisdisanto4736]

What is that plant with the umbrella like canopy with the circle leaves? I love it.

[@totowashere]

Your pilea is so abundant! Lovely :)

[@wafamohdafif8802]

Lovvvee the video loveee all your houseplants!

[@tiffanyhiga-doi154]

I love your watering pail! Can you please tell me where you got it from?

[@gratefulMOMent]

Very Helpful. Very good video. Thanks. 🙌

[@toniasyrnioti9389]

Thank you for such an incredibly helpful video! Just one question: In which category would Dracaena (dragon plant) fit? (excuse me if you mentioned it already, but I didn't seem to catch it)

[@moncheri2300]

one thing to didn't mention for water differences between plant owners, is home environment. The temperature in your home/room with also make a big difference in how often your plant needs water.

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

Mon Cheri exactly. Yes I didn’t mention that, as I forgot, but I did add it as my pinned comment above. Home temperature, air flow, sun light etc. 😊

[@CindyMay]

Haha LMBO jug of water with plant in it “you need water” lol

[@k.e.M_]

I water my rubber tree plant that is in a north facing window once a month and I always lose a leaf on the bottom every month. Why is that? They turn yellow from the middle out and then just fall off. Am I over watering or under watering? How often do you guys water semi- low light rubber tree plant

[@brynnzundel]

Where in the world did you get your calathea orbifolia?? I can’t find it anywhere!

[@roxanas.4219]

Thank you for your videos, are useful and inspiring. I have 2 questions: I recently purchased a Maranta (prayer) plant and a Dieffenbachia (Dumb cane) plant and am not sure when to water. What is your advice? Thank you very much :)

[@x0xtran9x0x]

Omg that intro😂 my life!! It’s so stressful

[@murielperez3582]

Wow you got some beautiful plants man! I’m so jealous dude! So glad I came across your channel! 😊❤️

[@lohhongjie1990]

Hi may I know indoor plants how many days put water? The leaves of my plant are dried what happen ah? Thanks alots..^^

[@ghazannawaz3336]

Very good information....my rubber plant is not as beautiful like your plant i have to two types of rubber plants one is varigated one is blackish green especially the varigated one leafs or always hanging down i changed the location into dark and partial sinlight alwaus water schedule but it is not getting healthy i want my plants leafs to be standing up. I want to show you the pics for guidance don't know how to send u tht

[@linalee2189]

Happy New Year, your plants are beautiful, I like it.

[@prideolea]

🙌🏼 thanks for the video.

[@celestecitrine298]

Oh my....your pilea is gorgeoussss

[@aleialaw]

I know where I'm messing up. My pots don't have drainage holes. So the roots sit in the wet mid layer of soil. I also think maybe my pots are too big...

[@jmhrn52]

This was very helpful! Thank you 😃

[@elizabethjewell8824]

How do you feel about self watering pots?

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

Elizabeth Jewell hmm honestly. I haven’t used one in over 15 years. When I was a noob and was horrible at remembering to water I used one. But now I don’t because I love watering my plants. I find it calming and relaxing and helps to get to know your plants more. 😊

[@ermagibbs5240]

What about your big plants that you can't take to the kitchen sink? How do they drain?

[@yahialarbi1297]

nice video, btw i purchased a rubber plant and after a few weeks some leafs begun to be yellow all over , so what can i do ???? fyi it is in a right place with a lot of other plants for humidity reasons

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

yahia larbi make sure it’s in the right place where there is bright light. It doesn’t have to be with other plants for humidity. The rubber plants don’t need that much humidity. They just need a nice spot with a lot of bright light, make sure you’re not over watering.

[@yahialarbi1297]

@@CrazyPlantGuy thank U, will do :)

[@lamontemckinney9724]

Great Video Thanks 👍

[@livi0301]

I have seen a tea plant (Camellia Sinensis) in one of your videos. Please share your experience about the tea plant in a video! We had one, but died very soon. :( It is very difficult to look after this plant. Thank you very much in advance!

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

Lívia Horváth I do have one and honestly, it’s down to three leaves. 😬 they are very tricky, first winter time with me so I’m still trying to figure it out. I hope it will make it and come back during spring and summer.

[@cgmuriuki]

I like your vids! Thanks for creating

[@emmawakley5487]

I,tend to water from the bottom as my plants tend to get bugs in the top layer of soil. They love moisture. I’m am hoping the plant sucks up as much as it needs.

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

Bella Banana that’s another good reason to water form the bottom. I don’t have much experience with that method but will try in the future.

[@francesledrew4194]

Thanks that was very helpful!

[@doowopshopgal]

I’m a newbie love your channel

[@giantslug5427]

This was so helpful!! Thank you! I would love to see some information about Dracaena!

[@kathryndyck4033]

So helpful! Thank you!

[@moraimaamado8417]

Hola.Muy lindas las plantas .Cual es el nombre de esa que es larga y aparece en casi todo el video?

[@andreafarias927]

Moraima Amado String of Hearts

[@moraimaamado8417]

@@andreafarias927 gracias

[@kellypearsall4540]

That was great!!!!

[@anniecalvert7832]

Love your videos

[@Leila___Marie19]

I have had a question about when to plant a plant that has been propagated in water. I dont want them to have to little roots but I don't want the roots to get use to being in water. Whenever I try and plant them in soil the just sit there like a leaf in soil they dont sprout any new growth. You should do a video on when and how to plant water propagated plants.

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

Leila Wood I know what you mean. I’ll usually make sure the roots are at least 1-2 inch long before planting them in soil.

[@xtxpxhx]

Your plants are amazing

[@claytonwenrich4663]

Did you or will you do a video on the Zebra plant care? Thanks

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

Clayton Wenrich I’ve never done one. I do have a zebra plant and will definitely do a care video in the future

[@carlaavalos4051]

Love your voice, you look so relax, very helpfull

[@herohour6496]

Bird of Paradise is in the frequent category. You must water them 3-4 days once. If not, they won't live. I know. I grow them.

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

Hero Hour ooh thanks good to know. 😊

[@sarataken3619]

This would be a great blog post or printable pdf

[@clem4061]

Thank you. It is really helpful !

[@kthlnnne15]

I've been watering my plants wrong the whole time hahahaha great

[@lenapersson5026]

I got a moisture meter but I'm super scared of dig it into the plant that I might break some of the roots...

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

Lena Persson One of the reasons I don’t really use a moisture meter. 😅

[@trashl0rd]

I've found that many houseplants will give you visual clues as to when they're thirsty. They starting looking "droopy"...throw some water at em and they perk right up. Probably not a good idea for sensitive plants like calatheas or rigid plants like sansevierias, perhaps, but in general it's often a reliable indicator.

[@jaybee8012]

Agreed. Fittonia, polka dot, China Doll, Dracenea, Oxalis, pothos, and Croton are some of mine that I watch and water when they start to droop. I water in the sink and give all of these the heavy water method of letting the water run through at least 3 times.

[@sassynyg5326]

Happy New Year!!

[@pia2074]

Would love to see a maranta care video!

[@tonyaglover3971]

Great video!

[@weareorigin]

I'm guilty of overwatering....I am consciously leaving my plants alone more. At least I only use filtered water now; no more lime and mineral build up on sides of containers.

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

WRO yeah we tend to start this way...but with more experience and the more you get to know your plants the more you know how much and when...and filtered water 😆