How to Water Plants Correctly? Do’s and Don’ts

How to Water Plants Correctly

 

We often have to face such problems; when our plants do not grow properly despite providing all the essential care and nutrients on time.

1. What could be the reason?

2. Where are we all lacking?

3. Do you know that this can happen even by giving water improperly? Yes, water could be the reason for the malfunctioning of your plants.

4. Are you following the correct method of watering?

5. What is the right way to water plants?

So, in this article, we will discuss some basic tips and methods to water plants.

How to Water Plants
Watering Tulsi plant

“There is a big misconception among some people that if they keep watering the plants as much as they want, plants will grow and not have any problems.”

water plants

Importance of Watering for the Plants

 

Water is absolutely essential for plants. All the activities of plant life are driven by water. Let’s understand more from the following points:

1. Water helps plants to grow:

 

1. Lots of things like compost, seaweed, minerals, fertilizers, NPK, and many more are added to the soil but plants do not absorb them directly.

 

2. When water is added to the soil, all these nutrients get dissolved into the water and the roots of the plants absorb them plus deliver them to other parts of the plants.

3. So, despite the fact that much fertilizer and nutrients are added to the soil, the plant would not grow without water.

2. Water is necessary for photosynthesis

 

1. Water also plays a big role in the process of photosynthesis.

2. Plants cannot survive without photosynthesis hence plants would not last for a longer duration without water.

3. Leaves get proper structure and become tight if watering is regular.

4. Without water, the leaves of the plant start to bend down and become loose or weak.

3. The right time to water the plants

 

The moisture of the soil, coco peat, or whatever is surrounding the roots should be maintained. It should neither be too wet nor dry. Must follow the below steps to water the plants:

1. The basic tip to water the plants is to first check the soil of the pot

 

  • When the topmost layer of the soil is dry, it means plants need water. Loose the soil and give water.
  • Otherwise, water the next day.; or if you have checked in the morning, then you can give water in the evening.
  • Sometimes just seeing it is not possible for us to judge whether the plant needs water or not. So, in such a case, it is better to check the top layer of the soil by touching it with a hand.
  • For this, dip your finger 1-2 inches in the soil to see if the soil is moist or not, this will give you an idea of how much moisture is.
  • If soil is sticking to the finger, water is not required at that moment. If it is not sticking and completely dry then gradually give water to the plant.

2. Give water before the soil gets dry

 

watering Shami plant

 

  • The topmost layer of the soil is exposed to air and sun which makes it dry. If the top layer is dry then the inner soil also tends to dry soon.
  • So, before the core soil gets dry plants need to be watered.

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How to avoid Overwatering in plants

 

3. Do not overwater

overwatering
overwatering

If the topsoil is wet and more water is given at the same time then the core soil will become muddier because of over watering and plants will get damaged. Some of the harmful effects on the plants, due to overwatering are mentioned below:

  • The roots of the plants are delicate and weak, overwatering might cause root rot. Due to this plants will catch fungus, infections, and insects.
  • The soil becomes sticky and soggy, which can hinder plant growth.
  • Leaves start falling from the plant.
  • The leaves of the plants start turning yellow.
  • The leaves are not dark green in color.

Note:

  • “Give water according to the condition of the soil not by the myth that plants need water daily”.
  • It can be done once in 2-3 days or twice a day also.

4. The correct way of watering

 

1. Gardening in the ground: For ground gardening, use pipes to give water to your plants.

2. Container gardening: If you are doing container gardening then always use any mug, jug, can, or utensils to give water to your plants.

Note:

  • Using pipes for pots is not a good option as water comes with force, it affects the soil binding the root of the plants.
  • The placement of the soil gets disturbed and sometimes it becomes messy also.

3. Give water in parts: Always give water in parts (especially in pots).

  • When soil absorbs the provided water completely then only add leftover water.
  • Keep on adding water till the point it starts coming out from the bottom hole of the pot.

4. Give water according to the size of the pot:

The main roots of the plants lie at the bottom of the pot, so the amount of water required also depends on the size of the pot.

correct way of watering

  • Big size pots need more water to reach down to the roots and small size pots need less water to meet the main roots.
  • If roots would not get water then the requirements of nutrients also would not get fulfilled.
  • When the plant is transplanted from a small pot to a big pot, at that time also more water would be required to maintain the moisture of the soil.
  • When roots will grow towards the bottom they would need moisture, not dry soil to grow properly.

Note:

  • Leave the monotonous habit of giving one mug of water to the plants, and keep watering till the point water comes out from the bottom of the pot.
  • It will keep the soil moist for a longer duration.

“Preferably water the plants during morning time”.

Love your plants!

Shower them regularly with your love and yes with water also.

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