When you keep flowers indoors, once you don't water them correctly, the plants are prone to problems.

The pot in which the flowers are kept, the permeability and water retention of the soil, as well as the ambient temperature, light, and whether the plants like moisture, all of these will affect the frequency of watering.

1. How often should we water?

Don't fix how often to water, because temperature and light vary from season to season, and the potting soil dries out at different times. It is recommended that when keeping potted plants indoors, check the dryness of the potting soil before each watering.

If 3 to 5 centimeters of soil underneath the potting soil is dry, which means it needs to be watered. You can insert your finger or a bamboo stick into the potting soil to get a simple and effective idea of the situation. If your finger can't be inserted into the soil, it proves that these soils are too hard and not loose enough to breathe, so it is recommended to change the soil.

2. Water control during the dormant period of plants

Plants should slow down or stop watering during dormant or semi-dormant periods. For example, when the temperature is too low, the plant grows very slowly, and this is the time when you must cut down on watering, as this can easily lead to frostbite.

If you are caring for succulents, they will stop growing in high summer temperatures (above 35 degrees) and low winter temperatures (below 5 degrees), so pay attention to water control.

3. Check the condition of plants

Whether an indoor plant needs watering also depends on the condition of its plant. If you are not sure when to water, you can wait until the leaves are slightly drooping and wilted. However, this method should not be used too often as it can easily cause damage to the plant.

Many friends water when they see the top layer of soil drying out, when in fact the soil is still moist underneath the surface. If the soil is very wet all the time, or if there is standing water on the tray that is not poured off in time, it can cause the roots of the plant to soak in water for a long period of time, which can lead to root rot. When watering potted plants, if the soil or stagnant water has a foul odor, it is infected with root rot.

4. Ways to check whether the soil is dry or not

To know whether the soil is dry is very simple, experienced people see the potting soil white, and know whether to water the plant. You can also pick up the potted plant to check the weight, the potting soil is heavier when it is well watered, while if the potting soil has dried out completely, it will become lighter.

If the potting soil is dry and the plant has low-hanging leaves, then it needs to be watered promptly. If the plant has low-hanging leaves, but the potting soil remains moist, then the roots may be rotting.