I like bottom watering, but I don’t totally submerged my plants. I just sit them in the water for 15-30 minutes depending on the size of the plants. But I only have 30+ plants. I tend to over water, so this helps, because the plant only sucks in what it needs.
I just recently got into buying plants last month (already have 9 medium-larger ones) and i just wanted to say thank you so much for all these uploads! Me being a beginner, your videos are actually understandable for me and help me a lot! Very easy and I’ve learnt so much already :) Also, your voice is so calming and you just give off a very positive vibe generally! 💕
I have some plants that just don't absorb water from the bottom..they sit in water all night and day and are bone dry . Why us this? I prefer to bottom water for many many reasons, one us to avoid fungus gnats .
Hi Lucia, I wanted to start bottom watering to reduce fungus gnats but not if my plants will suffer. They are all doing well but I thought if I bottom watered it will be dry near the top where they like to lay their eggs. For the longest time I have used neem oil in my watering to keep the gnats at bay but it is sooo expensive here in Australia, I just can't afford it anymore. I also thought I might try Ant Rid to sit on the top of the soil. Apparently gnats hate it. Can you give me some advice? Deborah from Melbourne Australia.
I have been bottom watering my plants for 4 months. I find that after 5 days, my plants are bone dry. Should I bottom my plants until the water reaches the top?
Hi Lucia, can you please make a video about self watering Pots, like which plants, how to choose pots & how to water in self watering Pots...your video is so educational, thanks in advance...🤗👍
Cool method! I've been setting my plants in deep saucers of water and letting them drink their fill before draining, but not watering from above in order to discourage fungus gnats. It takes awhile though! Do you ever use a moisture meter? It would be great to know what setting you consider dry/wet, since that can be kind of subjective.
Hi! I haven’t used a moisture meter yet. I usually try to find the right feeling with my plants. But you are right, I’ll try learning how to use it so I can give you guys more precise measure 🙂✨
@@PlantsandLucia That would be so cool! I'd be curious to see if you think the meters are reliable. They are nice to use for larger plants, but I'm never sure quite where to measure or if I'm letting the plant dry out too much. Thanks for the great content!
Hii! Thanks for asking this 🙂 just added the link to the description in this video. These are available in the US, and seem to have great reviews. The ones I use are only available in Germany
What I did when working in a plantshop is I put the whole pot underwater and waited till it stops bubbling. Then just wait a couple extra minutes, let it drain and put it back where it lives. If the soil is super dry though it may float partially or as a one big piece so you have to be ready to catch it (was a running gag with herbs). Upd: Lucia liked this, so I'm assuming I was right, yeeeah
Hmm I wouldn’t recommend them as cacti usually like the soil to dry completely in between waterings, so we don’t want to keep it moist with a watering spike
You can! Just make sure to take out the water after you are done to prevent your plant standing in water and overwatering :-), and also that the plant gets the light it needs !
@@lzshow Hi! I would not recommend that, as many plants don't like to stand in water for long periods of time (this can cause root rot or overwatering). You generally want to maintain the soil moist but not super wet. It also depends on the plant, there are three types: (1) like the soil to dry completely in between wterings (i.e. many succulents and cacti), (2) like the soil to partially dry in between waterings (i.e. most tropical plants), (3) like the soil to stay moist (but not wet!) at all times. I recommend you see which platns you have and water them according to their needs :-) But this is a great question! Thank you so much for sharing here
I like bottom watering, but I don’t totally submerged my plants. I just sit them in the water for 15-30 minutes depending on the size of the plants. But I only have 30+ plants. I tend to over water, so this helps, because the plant only sucks in what it needs.
Hi Anita ! Thank you so much for sharing your experience here 💗
I just recently got into buying plants last month (already have 9 medium-larger ones) and i just wanted to say thank you so much for all these uploads! Me being a beginner, your videos are actually understandable for me and help me a lot! Very easy and I’ve learnt so much already :) Also, your voice is so calming and you just give off a very positive vibe generally! 💕
You are the most day-brightening pant professional ever!!!
I will use Second method! 15 minutes left the plant! Thank you!😅4:35
I have some plants that just don't absorb water from the bottom..they sit in water all night and day and are bone dry . Why us this?
I prefer to bottom water for many many reasons, one us to avoid fungus gnats .
Hi Lucia,
I wanted to start bottom watering to reduce fungus gnats but not if my plants will suffer. They are all doing well but I thought if I bottom watered it will be dry near the top where they like to lay their eggs. For the longest time I have used neem oil in my watering to keep the gnats at bay but it is sooo expensive here in Australia, I just can't afford it anymore. I also thought I might try Ant Rid to sit on the top of the soil. Apparently gnats hate it. Can you give me some advice?
Deborah from Melbourne Australia.
I also will use a chopstick to reach the bottom of plants that need to be totally dried or cactus that are too prickly to get to close to 👍🏽
Ah! This is really helpful 🙂 thanks for sharing here !
I have been bottom watering my plants for 4 months. I find that after 5 days, my plants are bone dry. Should I bottom my plants until the water reaches the top?
Okay I’m taking lots of notes from this video! I had no idea tap water was bat for maranthas!! 😬
Haha yaaay ! So glad it helped 💚💚
Good information
Hi! Great video! Could you link to where you purchased the grey strainer? Thanks!
Thanks for all of the great tips.
It’s my pleasure !
Hi Lucia, can you please make a video about self watering Pots, like which plants, how to choose pots & how to water in self watering Pots...your video is so educational, thanks in advance...🤗👍
Hi! Thank you for this comment and your suggestion 🙂💚 I’ll make a video on this for sure ! Going on the list now ✅
What filter do you use?
Cool method! I've been setting my plants in deep saucers of water and letting them drink their fill before draining, but not watering from above in order to discourage fungus gnats. It takes awhile though! Do you ever use a moisture meter? It would be great to know what setting you consider dry/wet, since that can be kind of subjective.
Hi! I haven’t used a moisture meter yet. I usually try to find the right feeling with my plants. But you are right, I’ll try learning how to use it so I can give you guys more precise measure 🙂✨
@@PlantsandLucia That would be so cool! I'd be curious to see if you think the meters are reliable. They are nice to use for larger plants, but I'm never sure quite where to measure or if I'm letting the plant dry out too much. Thanks for the great content!
I think moisture meters are not accurate, in my opinion they hold no credibility. Don't waste your money.
My pots have drainage holes but bottom up method never works :( the water won't go up through the dirt and idk what to do
Hi ! Do you have IG ? Maybe you can show me there
Amazing🌳🌲🌱
What was that pitcher that you use to filter your water called?
Lucia, could you please give the link to buy self watering spikes you are using?
Hii! Thanks for asking this 🙂 just added the link to the description in this video. These are available in the US, and seem to have great reviews. The ones I use are only available in Germany
@@PlantsandLucia thank you Lucia. You are my favorite plant guru.
- Varun
Sorry I did not catch it. In the bucket with water we put the whole pot in the water or only the bottom? 150ml
What I did when working in a plantshop is I put the whole pot underwater and waited till it stops bubbling. Then just wait a couple extra minutes, let it drain and put it back where it lives. If the soil is super dry though it may float partially or as a one big piece so you have to be ready to catch it (was a running gag with herbs).
Upd: Lucia liked this, so I'm assuming I was right, yeeeah
do the terracotta spikes work for cacti?
Hmm I wouldn’t recommend them as cacti usually like the soil to dry completely in between waterings, so we don’t want to keep it moist with a watering spike
Can u just leave the pants in the bucket so u don't have to keep moving them
You can! Just make sure to take out the water after you are done to prevent your plant standing in water and overwatering :-), and also that the plant gets the light it needs !
@@PlantsandLucia oh I thought to leave the water so the plant can draw from it when it needs it
@@lzshow Hi! I would not recommend that, as many plants don't like to stand in water for long periods of time (this can cause root rot or overwatering).
You generally want to maintain the soil moist but not super wet. It also depends on the plant, there are three types: (1) like the soil to dry completely in between wterings (i.e. many succulents and cacti), (2) like the soil to partially dry in between waterings (i.e. most tropical plants), (3) like the soil to stay moist (but not wet!) at all times.
I recommend you see which platns you have and water them according to their needs :-) But this is a great question! Thank you so much for sharing here
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