If you have just bought a potted plant, care is needed to help it adapt to its new home. A common mistake people make is in gauging how much and often plants need to be watered.
Basic Plant Watering Tips
- Too much water leads to poor plant growth or maybe premature death.
- Too little water (although it rarely the case, it still happens if prolong neglect), and the roots may die.
- Generally, flowering plants require more water than foliage plants.
- Water plants only necessary.
- Do not allow plants to stand and stagnate in water over long periods.
- Gauge the moisture content of the soil by its color and feel.
- Dry soil is lighter. If the soil is too dry, it may crack and pull away from the pot.
- Over-moist soil feels sticky, and invites rotting plants and disease.
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