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title: "How to Water Your Stromanthe Plant"
description: "Learn the best way to water your Stromanthe (Stromanthe thalia) to keep it healthy. Discover when and how much to water, the right water type, and different methods like top or bottom watering."
url: "https://getplanta.com/discover/watering/stromanthe"
published: "2025-11-20T08:44:39.934Z"
modified: "2026-10-06T10:09:13.137Z"
author: "Planta"
image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/public/content/gm656ZV8RymbJ_JSNwBWNw.webp?size=large"
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# How to Water Your Stromanthe Plant

## How to water

Feel the soil, the top layer (about 2 inches) should be dry before giving more water. If the soil is still wet you risk giving the plant too much water and it can rot.

**If the soil is wet - snooze this action, we will remind you again in 2 days.**

**And then: always water your Stromanthe with lukewarm filtered water or rainwater (yes, they are picky).**

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## Water over the soil

1. Pour water over the soil, using, for example, a watering can or put the plant directly under a tap
2. Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes
3. 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
4. If you watered under a tap make sure that water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting it back

> Make sure your pot has drainage holes, without these your plant runs the risk of rotting in the excess water that can’t drain out.  
> — Planta tip

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## Bottom watering

1. Fill the plant tray with water
2. Make sure the soil is in contact with the water on the tray
3. Wait for about 10 minutes
4. Feel the soil to see if it absorbed enough water —> if the soil is moist throughout, remove any excess water from the tray
5. If it’s still dry —> add more water to the tray
6. 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

1. Fill a bucket or any other vessel with lukewarm water
2. 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
3. The water will now start to bubble - wait until it stopped
4. Lift the pot up and let the excess drain off
5. Put the plant back in the cachepot or on the tray
6. After 1 hour, check that the plant isn’t standing in water, if it is it might get overwatered and rot

## Domande frequenti

### What type of water should I use for my Stromanthe?

Always water your Stromanthe with lukewarm filtered water or rainwater, as they can be sensitive to regular tap water.

### How do I know when my Stromanthe needs water?

You should feel the soil, and when the top layer, about 2 inches deep, is dry, it's time to give your Stromanthe more water.

### Is bottom watering beneficial for Stromanthe?

Yes, bottom watering can be beneficial for thorough hydration, but it's important to occasionally water from the top to flush out accumulated salts and minerals from the soil.

### Why is it important for a Stromanthe pot to have drainage holes?

Drainage holes are crucial to prevent excess water from collecting and causing root rot, as the plant cannot sit in standing water.

### How can I give my Stromanthe a water bath?

Fill a vessel with lukewarm water, lower the entire pot into it until all soil is submerged, and wait for the bubbles to stop before lifting and letting the excess drain.

## How to water your Stromanthe

1. Check the soil; the top 2 inches should be dry before you water again.
2. Use lukewarm filtered water or rainwater.
3. Pour water over the soil until it runs out from the drainage holes.
4. If you have a tray, remove all collected water to prevent the plant from sitting in it.
5. If watering under a tap, ensure all water has stopped running from the bottom before placing the plant back.

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