Green Thumbs Up: Tips for properly watering your indoor plants 

Green Thumbs Up: Tips for properly watering your indoor plant

Planting trees and plants inside the house means indoor planting is very much in trend these days .However we all know that tree plants need good care therefore it is most important to give water to the trees occasionally

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But when watering indoor plants most people need to know how much water suits them . Because the harm done by giving less water to the plants is more than that by providing more water to them how much water to them how much water is suitable to give to indoor plants Let’s know the complete information.

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When do indoor plants need water

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The frequency of watering inddor plants depends on several factors such as the plant species the pot size the type of soil the amount of light it receives and the environment’s humidity level most indoor plants need to be watered every 1-2 weeks byt this can vary.

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It is important not to overwater your indoor plants as this can lead to root rot and other issues. It’s better to underwater than overwater as most indoor plants can tolerate a bit of dryness .In summary it’s best to check the soil moisture regularly and water only when needed.

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How to water your indoor plants?

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Plants prefer water in the form of a shower like rain Use a Watering can or water spray pumo to water your houseplants by using them the soil does not come out of the pot . You can safely water your plants until it drips out of the pot.

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Water indoor plants According their Laction

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Plants that are located in bright sunny spots tend to need more water than plants in darker areas check the soil moisture regularly and water when the soil is dry to the touch the specific watering needs of your indoor plants may very depending on the plant type the pot size and the environment.

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Do not use softened water for indoor plant

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Use softened water for indoor plants chilled wter has high salt levels which can build up in the soil and harm your plants over time the salt in softened water can also damage the roots of your plants making them more susceptible to disease and other issue

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