How to water a Thaumatophyllum

How to water

Feel the soil: the top layer (about 1 inch) 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. There are several ways to water your Thaumatophyllum - they aren’t very picky. Choose a way that suits you the best.

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

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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

Thaumatophyllums love water but also want to dry up slightly at the same time. So water well and then let them be for a while.
— 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.

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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

Thaumatophyllums don’t like to live in wet soil, so make sure that your plant is planted in a pot with holes so that excess water can run out.
— Planta tip

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How often should I water my Thaumatophyllum?

You should water your Thaumatophyllum when the top inch of its soil feels dry to the touch. Waiting until the topsoil is dry helps prevent root rot.

What happens if I overwater my Thaumatophyllum?

If the soil is still wet when you water, you risk giving the plant too much water, which can lead to root rot. Thaumatophyllums do not like to live in wet soil.

Can I bottom water a Thaumatophyllum?

Yes, you can bottom water your Thaumatophyllum by filling the plant tray with water and allowing the soil to absorb it for about 10-20 minutes. Remember to also water from the top occasionally to wash away accumulated salts.

How do I know when my Thaumatophyllum has absorbed enough water from bottom watering?

After about 10 minutes of bottom watering, feel the soil to check its moisture; if it's moist throughout, remove excess water from the tray. If it's still dry, add more water and wait another 20 minutes before removing the excess.

Should I let my Thaumatophyllum sit in standing water?

No, you should never let your Thaumatophyllum sit in collected water after watering, whether from a tray or after a water bath. Standing water can lead to overwatering and root rot.

How do I perform a water bath for my Thaumatophyllum?

To perform a water bath, lower the pot into lukewarm water in a bucket until the soil is covered, waiting for bubbles to stop. Then, lift the pot, let it drain completely, and ensure no water remains after an hour.

How to water a Thaumatophyllum

First, check the soil: water your Thaumatophyllum only when the top inch of soil feels dry.

Choose your preferred watering method from pouring water over the soil, bottom watering, or a water bath.

If watering over the soil, pour water until it drains from the bottom, then promptly remove any collected water from the tray.

For bottom watering, place the plant in a tray filled with water for 10 to 20 minutes, allowing the soil to absorb moisture, then discard any remaining water.

To use a water bath, submerge the entire pot in lukewarm water until no more bubbles appear, then lift and let all excess water drain out.

After any watering method, always ensure your Thaumatophyllum does not sit in standing water to prevent root rot.