How to Water Coriander Plants Properly

How to water

Coriander really loves water and does not like to dry up! It’s hard to overwater it, but even a water-loving plant can get overwatered. Always feel the soil before watering - it should feel damp but not wet. There are several ways to water your Coriander - they’re not very picky as long as they get a lot of water. Choose a way that suits you the best.

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Water over the soil

Pour water over the soil, using, for example, a watering can or put the plant directly under a tap
Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes
If you have a tray under the pot when watering, make sure you remove all the collected water afterwards - never let your plant sit in water
If you watered under a tap make sure that water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting it back

Plants that need a lot of water, like Coriander, also need excess water to run out somewhere. Always make sure that your plant is planted in a pot with holes.
— Planta tip

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Bottom watering

Fill the plant tray with water
Make sure the soil is in contact with the water on the tray
Wait for about 10 minutes
Feel the soil to see if it absorbed enough water —> if the soil is moist throughout, remove any excess water from the tray
If it’s still dry —> add more water to the tray
Wait 20 more minutes before removing the excess

Note

Bottom watering will not wash away salts and other minerals from the soil, so make sure to also give water over the soil every now and then.

Water bath

Fill a bucket or any other vessel with lukewarm water
Lower the whole pot down in the water, stop where the stem of the plant starts. Make sure all of the soil is under water
The water will now start to bubble - wait until it stopped
Lift the pot up and let the excess drain off
Put your plant back in the cachepot or on the tray
After 1 hour, check that your plant isn’t standing in water, if it is it might get overwatered and rot

Coriander loves water and doesn’t like to dry out at all. This doesn’t mean they like their soil to be soaking wet, they want the perfect balance.
— Planta tip

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How often should I water my coriander?

Coriander loves water and dislikes drying out. Always feel the soil before watering; it should be damp but not wet to the touch.

Can coriander be overwatered?

While coriander is a water-loving plant, it can still be overwatered. Ensure the soil is damp, not soaking wet, and that excess water can drain away.

How do I know if my coriander needs water?

You can tell your coriander needs water by feeling the soil. If the soil feels damp, it does not need water yet. If it feels like it is starting to dry, it's time to water.

Should coriander pots have drainage holes?

Yes, it is very important for coriander to be planted in a pot with drainage holes. This allows excess water to escape, preventing the plant from sitting in water.

How long should I bottom water coriander?

When bottom watering, let your coriander sit in water for about 10 minutes. If the soil is still dry, add more water and wait an additional 20 minutes before removing any excess.

Is bottom watering sufficient for coriander?

Bottom watering is a good method, but it does not wash away salts and minerals from the soil. Make sure to also water your coriander over the soil occasionally to rinse these out.

How to Water Coriander Over the Soil

Feel the soil to ensure it is damp but not wet before watering.

Pour water over the soil until it begins to run out from the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot.

If using a tray, immediately remove any collected water from it so the plant does not sit in it.

If you watered under a tap, wait until water has stopped running out from the bottom before placing the plant back in its spot.