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I have a lot of house plants, over 100. For the most part I do okay with them all. I am having trouble with watering. For about half of them, once a week is good, but the other half dry out too fast and wilt but then I find I am over watering, this may sound silly but does anyone have any ideas on a better watering technique?
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Location: Los Angeles area
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potato83 wrote:I have a lot of house plants, over 100. For the most part I do okay with them all. I am having trouble with watering. For about half of them, once a week is good, but the other half dry out too fast and wilt but then I find I am over watering, this may sound silly but does anyone have any ideas on a better watering technique? Kind of tricky; it appears to be dry on top; but below it's still damp. But I recommend perlite. It'll retain the moisture along with some moss around the plant. Also I've heard that a pot sitting on top of pebbles with the water below retains the moisture and creates some humidity. Just make sure the pot isn't sitting directly in the water; you'll end up with root rot.
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Joined: 4/22/2008
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Location: Lynchburg, VA
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This is indeed tricky. I would do the following just to keep track of all the plants you have!
Group the ones together that require the same amount of watering, light and humidity. Perhaps on the same plant stand, table, or window ledge. This makes it easier to track the watering problem so that you can make adjustments.
Get two watering cans for the two seperate major groups. I use two because not all of my plants require the same amount of water/food during the week. I have one can for one group and one for the other.
The pebble tray suggestion is good and I would use it but also understand it only really works the best for humidity. While it might help the watering problem it will not solve it. Yes - do not sit the pots in the water but on top of the pebbles.
And as mundane as this may sound, check the plants every morning. I check mine every morning before I go to work. Over a period of a month it will give you an idea of what is happening with the plants and when. I've found this really helps in getting a feel for what they need so I can make the proper adjustments.
Also, consider getting rid of some of them. Perhaps sheer quantity is making it difficult to take care of them properly.
I hope this helps,
D.
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