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title: "How to Water Tropical Flowering Plants"
description: "Learn the best ways to water your tropical flowering plant. Discover when to water, how to do it from the top or bottom, and why drainage is crucial for healthy roots."
url: "https://getplanta.com/discover/watering/tropicalflowering/low"
published: "2025-11-20T08:44:34.758Z"
modified: "2026-10-06T10:21:47.231Z"
author: "Planta"
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# How to Water Tropical Flowering Plants

## How to water

Feel the soil - all of the soil should be dry before watering again. If the soil is still moist, you risk giving your plant too much water and it can start to rot. There are several ways to water your tropical plant. 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

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 risks rotting in the excess water that can’t exit.  
> — 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 your plant back in the cachepot or on the tray
6. After 1 hour, check that your plant isn’t standing in water, if it is it might get overwatered and rot

> Tropical plants love water but don’t want their roots to live in water, so water well and then let the soil dry out before watering again.  
> — Planta tip

## Vanliga frågor

### How do I know when my tropical flowering plant needs water?

Always check the soil and make sure it is completely dry before watering your tropical flowering plant again. Watering a plant when the soil is still moist can lead to root rot.

### Why is good drainage essential for tropical plants?

Good drainage is crucial because tropical plants risk rotting in excess water if it cannot exit the pot. Ensure your pot has drainage holes to prevent waterlogging.

### What is the process for bottom watering a tropical plant?

To bottom water, fill the plant tray with water and ensure the soil makes contact. Wait about 10 minutes for the plant to absorb water, then check the soil moisture and remove any remaining water.

### Should I always bottom water my tropical flowering plant?

Bottom watering should not completely replace watering over the soil, as it does not wash away salts and minerals. Occasionally watering from the top helps to flush these out.

### How can I give my tropical flowering plant a water bath?

For a water bath, submerge the pot up to the plant's stem in a bucket of lukewarm water and wait for the bubbles to stop. Lift the pot to drain, then ensure it isn't sitting in water after an hour to avoid overwatering.

### What is the most important rule for watering tropical plants?

The key rule for watering tropical plants is to water thoroughly and then allow the soil to dry out completely before you water again, as their roots do not thrive in constantly wet conditions.

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