Are your potted plants sad, turning yellow or wilting despite regular watering? The reason may be simpler than you think – the water you use may not be life-giving to them, but rather harmful. Yes, it’s not a joke! Let’s find out what you might be doing wrong and how to improve it.

Tap water? Yes, but…

Water directly from the tap is the most common choice, but requires some patience. It contains chlorine and other substances that are not the best for your plants. The solution? Before watering, set the water aside in a glass, kettle or bowl for at least 24 hours so that the chlorine is lost. It’s easy and your plants will thank you for it!

Cold water? Plants may not like it

Do you water with cold water directly from the tap? Unfortunately, this is a huge mistake! Cold water can damage the roots, which leads to wilting of the leaves and overall deterioration of the plant’s health. Instead, try to keep the water at room temperature – this means that it should be mild and should not cause a thermal shock to the roots.

The most common mistakes when watering

  • too much or too little water – the most common sin of home gardeners. Too much water can lead to root rot and too little to wilted leaves. It is best to check the soil moisture with your finger before watering.
  • you water the leaves instead of the soil – water on the leaves can lead to leaf rot, especially in strong sunlight when burns occur. Water directly into the soil.
  • you check the humidity too rarely – each plant has its own needs and soil can dry faster or slower depending on temperature and humidity. Check the humidity regularly and your plants will thrive!
  • insufficient drainage – an excess of water without drainage is a sure path to root rot. Make sure your pots have holes to allow water to drain freely.
  • watering at the wrong time – watering plants during the hottest part of the day can lead to too rapid evaporation of water. The best time is early morning or eveningwhen the sun is not so intense.

Plants are living organisms that need care. Just follow a few simple rules and you will be rewarded with a healthy and fresh appearance. Also, remember that some species tend to be more demanding in this regard than others – so there is no one golden rule that works every time and everywhere. Trust your gardening intuition too!

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