Too much of a thing can sometimes be a bad thing. This includes over-watering your plants too! It seems like common sense, but you might not think about it until its late.
Our plants always give us signs when it comes to water, if they need more, or if you’ve given them an excessive amount – you’ll know. You just have to learn how to read the signs.
Do you have a plant in your home that’s struggling to survive? Overwatering is the number one reason why they die.
In fact, plants are excellent communicators and will give warning signs when given too much water or left without enough room for growth–let’s take look at what these signs tell us:
Warning signs
The main issue with over-watering a plant is connected to the roots. Without strong, healthy roots that can take in nutrients and grow properly it will become desperately reliant on fertilizer which only leads to waste if applied incorrectly or not at all; too much of anything eventually suffocates your plants — including water!
Here are some signs you might be neglecting yours:
1. Wilting
Wilting might be associated with giving your plants too little water because the difference is in their soil. If you have a moist and yet wilted plant, then it could mean that they’re getting too much – or not enough- moisture for growth.
2. Yellow leaves
When you notice that your leaves are yellow and growing slowly, stop giving them too much water.
3. Tips of leaves turn brown
Brown leaves can also be a sign of overwatering. So, if you’re not watering enough the brown leaves will feel dehydrated and crisp whereas with too much water they become soft and limp – this is because over-watering weakens plant systems which causes them to die out more quickly than normal.
What you can do
If your plant is drowning, don’t be afraid. If it survives and looks better after a week or so of care, then follow these tips:
1. Move to the shade
Even if a plant is sun-loving, move it away from direct sunlight until the water situation has been stabilized. After you’ve stabilized and can afford to give them some more light.
2. Allow the pot to drain
Make sure the pot has good drainage holes. If there are not enough, then create some or repot the plant altogether to avoid death by standing water.
3. Create air pockets
If you want to keep your plant happy, then make sure that the roots have air. Shift the pot around and tap on side in order for them to loosen up, so they are able receive what’s trapped inside!
4. Allow soil to dry
It’s important not to water your plant until you feel the soil is dry enough. If it gets too dry though, then that will also kill it – so keep an eye on things!