_COMMON_NAME_ plants do not have strict water requirements and can tolerate short periods of dryness or wetness. It is recommended to wait until the soil is slightly dry before watering. Before watering, you can insert your index finger into the soil 1-2 joints. If you can’t feel the water in your fingers, it means that the soil has begun to dry, and watering is appropriate at this time. If not dry, test and water again every 2 days.
Watering from the top
The simplest and the best way to water most plants:
1. Pour water near the roots, as they are what absorb the water.
2. Avoid pouring water on leaves and stems, because the extra moisture will make them more susceptible to diseases.
3. Continue pouring until the water runs out through the drainage holes in the bottom of the pot.
4. If you have a saucer under the flowerpot, make sure you dispose of any collected water afterward to avoid excess moisture and root rot.
As for potted plants, the amount of water to use should be between ¼ and ⅓ of the pot’s volume.
Watering from the bottom
If you grow _COMMON_NAME_ in pots, it’s best to perform bottom watering:
1. Place your potted plant in a plant saucer/container, and fill the saucer with water.
2. Keep filling the saucer/container until the water stops getting absorbed into the soil through drainage holes.
3. Dispose of any excess water from the saucer or move the potted plant out of the container to avoid excess moisture and root rot.
This method is also suitable for when the soil is compacted due to dryness, or when watering from above cannot make the soil fully absorb moisture.