How to Water Your Indoor Plants

It shouldn’t be hard to keep your houseplants alive. But a lot of us have trouble with the simple act of watering. We all forget to water our plants, overwater them, or underwater them. The good news? You can always give your green friends the right amount of water with a few simple tips.
We’ll show you exactly how to water your houseplants and what to remember in this guide. That way, you can stop guessing and start growing happy, healthy plants. 🌱

📚 Table of Contents

1. First, check the soil for moisture
2. Use the right amount of water 
3. Pick the best way to water
4. Think about the season and the light
5. Choose the Right Type of Water
6. Make sure the drainage works right.
7. Look for signs of trouble



1. First, check the soil
Put your finger about an inch into the soil before you get your watering can. Does it feel dry? Yes, it’s time to water. Wait a few days and check again if it’s still wet.

👉 **Why it matters:** There is no one-size-fits-all plant or home. Checking the soil helps you avoid giving your plants too much water, which is the number one cause of death for houseplants.

2. Use the Right Amount of Water
Add water until you see it coming out of the holes at the bottom of the pot when it’s time to water. That’s how you can tell that the soil is wet all the way through.

✅ **Advice:** After watering, take the saucer or tray out from under your pot. The roots can rot if there is standing water.



3. Pick the best way to water
There are two easy ways:
* **Top watering:** Pour water right on the ground and let it drain out.
* **Bottom watering:** Put your pot in a shallow dish of water for 20 to 30 minutes so that the soil can soak up water from the bottom.

🙌 **Tip for pros:** Bottom watering is a good way to water plants that are likely to get mold or fungus on the soil surface.



4. Think about the light and the season
In the spring and summer, when plants are growing, they need more water. A lot of plants slow down and don’t need as much water in the fall and winter.

💡 **Tip:** The more light there is, the faster the soil will dry. Less light means that the soil dries out more slowly. Change the way you water your plants.



5. Choose the Right Type of Water
Most houseplants do well with tap water. But some plants, like peace lilies or calatheas, don’t like chlorine or fluoride.

🚰 **Best choices:**
* Leave tap water out overnight so that the chemicals can evaporate. For picky plants, use rainwater or distilled water.



6. Make sure the drainage is right
Put your green friends in pots with holes in the bottom so they can drain. You could get root rot if your pot doesn’t have these holes because too much water can’t get out.

🪴 **Quick fix:** Put a layer of pebbles at the bottom of a decorative pot and leave your plant in its plastic nursery pot so water can drain easily.

7. Watch for Signs of Trouble
Your plant will tell you when something is wrong:
* **Yellow, mushy leaves?** You’re giving them too much water. * **Crispy, brown edges on the leaves?** You probably need to water them more.
* **Leaves that are wilting?** Check the soil to see if it’s too wet or too dry.

👀 **Bottom line:** Keep an eye on your plants. The sooner you catch problems, the easier they are to fix.


✅ List of Things to Do Quickly
* Check soil moisture first.
* Water it until it drains out of the pot.
* After watering, empty the saucers.
* Change the frequency based on the seasons and the light.
* Make sure the drainage is right.
* Watch leaves for warning signs.


🌿 In Conclusion

It doesn’t have to be hard to water your indoor plants. You can help your plants grow by checking the soil, watering them correctly, and paying attention to the seasons and the amount of light they get. Keep in mind that each plant is different. Some may need to be watered more often than others. If you watch your green friends carefully, you’ll find the right rhythm.

Do you have questions or a success story about watering? Please leave your thoughts in the comments below. Let’s grow together!


Watering and gardening should make you happy! 🌿