How to Water a Vine Plant Properly

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 vines. 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

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

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

Vines 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

よくある質問

How do I know when my vine needs water?

You should feel the soil; the entire soil mass needs to be dry before you water your vine again.

What is bottom watering for vines?

Bottom watering involves filling a plant tray with water, allowing the soil to absorb it from the bottom until it is moist throughout, which usually takes 10 to 30 minutes.

Should I only use bottom watering for my vine?

No, it is recommended to also water over the soil occasionally, even if you primarily bottom water, to help wash away accumulated salts and other minerals.

Why is good drainage important for watering vines?

Good drainage is crucial because without drainage holes, excess water can accumulate in the pot, leading to root rot for your vine.

How do I give my vine a water bath?

To give your vine a water bath, fill a bucket with lukewarm water and lower the entire pot into it until the stem starts, ensuring all soil is submerged. Wait until the bubbling stops, then lift the pot and let the excess water drain.

What should I do after watering my vine?

Always ensure that all excess water has drained from the pot and your plant is not left standing in water, as this can lead to overwatering and rot.

How to Water Your Vine

Before watering, feel the soil to confirm that all of it is dry to prevent overwatering.

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

If pouring water over the soil, continue adding water until it begins to run out from the drainage holes.

If bottom watering, fill a plant tray with water and let the soil absorb it for 10 to 30 minutes until it feels moist throughout.

If giving a water bath, lower the pot into lukewarm water until the bubbling stops, ensuring all soil is submerged.

Always ensure that all excess water has drained away from the pot and the plant is not left standing in water.

Periodically water over the soil to flush out salts and minerals, even if you primarily use bottom watering.