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Watering Indoor Plants
In this warm weather, should l slightly under water, or over water, my indoor plants? Spider plants and jade plants mainly. I leave them on a windowsill but out of full sun. They look healthier when under watered, almost dry, but I just want to check. And what about when I go on holiday? Slightly over water?? Tia.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I have the same indoor plants as you and can honestly say that they are permanently under watered!
I sometimes put them outside in the summer but since it was so cold and wet I have done that yet this year. Except one which was looking really poorly and dried up. It's thriving out there now. I'll do the rest this week, keeping them clustered together to avoid drafts.
Pop yours outside before you go away. Not in direct sunlight nor deep shade just somewhere sheltered but where they will catch rain water. Water them well before you leave and bring them inside again in October.
Doesn't matter the weather too much...but I always water indoor plants so that they are fully soaked...water coming out from the bottom of the pot. The next time I water is dependent on conditions like how much sun, temperature, type of soil. Water more often in summer because plants will dry out quicker. Less frequently in winter as the soil stays wet longer and soil stays cold...running the risk of root rot...
Spider plants go a bit limp, and look pale when thirsty. Jade plants are succulents and hold water in their leaves. You don't want to over water them.
Calmck and newmodarmy gave good advice for holiday watering.
I have 150 houseplants...I lost several over winter due to overwatering. I should have known better 😪 😔