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Jennifer

Does everyone do a deep watering (where you water until water comes through the drainage hole) every time you water? I’m really struggling with how much to water.

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  1. David

    I do.

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  2. jmrearick

    I do, however I give my plants root rot way too often. So don’t take my advice.

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  3. Buckolena

    I do but also make sure it is rather dry before I water at all.

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  4. SuccaForPlants 🪴

    I do this!! I just wait until it’s close to completely dry before soaking it again :)

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  5. Belle

    I do but I make sure it’s super thirsty!!

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  6. Nikiller

    Yes, you should water that way every time you water

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  7. Green thumb novice

    I do too but not every plant. And agree with watering when soil is dry. Even when I water from top, if water goes through a little too quickly, I let it sit in the later for a few minutes to soak up for full hydration then toss any leftover water

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    • Buckolena

      This is pretty much exactly what I do every time I water! 🥰

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  8. Gecko

    Yes but you have to have the correct soil for the plant.

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  9. Abbie

    I do this every time I water. I test how dry the soil is by sticking a finger in. If it’s dry at least more than half a finger or more I’ll take them to the shower and drown them (watering & dusting leaves in 1). After a couple of mins I then put them on an old towel to catch any excess water and leave them for a while. Usually it’s not how much you water, it’s how frequently

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  10. CeeCee

    I do this every time, as long as it drains I read that’s not overwatering. Letting it sit in water is overwatering and causes root rot

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