Watering your house plants

[Dave]

Watering

Both under-watering and over-watering can be unhealthy for a houseplant. The best way to determine whether a plant needs water is to check the soil moisture. To do this, feel the soil on the surface and slightly below the surface. Soil moisture can range from very damp (as it would feel just after watering) to very dry.

Typically, a houseplant needs to be watered about once a week, though setting a rigid watering schedule is not recommended. If a plant does need to be watered, pour water evenly over the surface of the soil until it begins to drain out the bottom of the pot, ensuring complete saturation.