Discover the Right Way to Water Your Indoor Plants

Outdoor plants have different water requirements by season, while indoor plants have specific needs. Let's learn the right way to water your plants

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Filtered water is best for your indoor plants. However, it is safe to use tap water and chlorinated water

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Use room-temperature water for indoor plants. Very hot or cold water can damage leaves & cause the plants to go into shock

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Plants like cacti and succulents do better when the soil dries between waterings. Whereas philodendrons require a lot of water

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Water your plants in the morning as excess moisture splashed on the foliage will have a chance to dry & evaporate reducing risk of diseases

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Stick your finger about an inch into the potting mix. If it feels dry, water your plant

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Thoroughly soak the soil and continue adding water until it starts to run out of the container's drainage hole

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Lack of new growth, wilting & yellowing leaves are common signs of overwatering

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