Watering Your Plants

A good watering regime is essential for your plants to flourish! With this in mind, we’ve created a watering guide to help you keep your plants happy.

 
Only water your plant when it needs a drink - check that the top 2cm of soil is completely dry. Plants are more likely to die from overwatering than underwatering!

Only water your plant when it needs a drink - check that the top 2cm of soil is completely dry. Plants are more likely to die from overwatering than underwatering!

Popping your plant in the shower is not only hydrating but also helps to keep the leaves clean from dust. This is a great idea for tropical plants!

Popping your plant in the shower is not only hydrating but also helps to keep the leaves clean from dust. This is a great idea for tropical plants!

 
Bottom watering is a great way to prevent overwatering! Place the pot (with drainage holes) in a shallow tray of water, and the plant will absorb only what it needs.

Bottom watering is a great way to prevent overwatering! Place the pot (with drainage holes) in a shallow tray of water, and the plant will absorb only what it needs.

Use room temperature water. This is especially important during the winter period, when many plants are more sensitive to temperature changes.

Use room temperature water. This is especially important during the winter period, when many plants are more sensitive to temperature changes.

Plants love rainwater - it is naturally soft and also free of any chemicals or minerals added to tap water. Make sure to use rainwater quickly so it doesn’t stagnate!

Plants love rainwater - it is naturally soft and also free of any chemicals or minerals added to tap water. Make sure to use rainwater quickly so it doesn’t stagnate!

Drainage holes are a must - leaving your plant to sit in water can lead to root rot.

Drainage holes are a must - leaving your plant to sit in water can lead to root rot.