Guttation timelapse

Have you ever noticed droplets of water on leaf edges in the morning? That is guttation. I thought it would be cool to get a timelapse video of it and share some thoughts around it. You have to watch carefully to see how the water exits the leaf.⠀
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Guttation happens more often if I water my plants in the evening, and especially if I use too much water and leave some water in the saucer. In the morning my alocasias will be dripping all over the floor. Why?⠀
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During the night the roots are still taking water, but the transpiration is reduced, so excess water is moved out through leaf hydathodes - cells specialized for this purpose. This is why you will see water droplets on leaf edges of alocasias or monsteras. Especially in places with high humidity, as high humidity reduces transpiration.⠀
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Guttation is generally a good thing, as it can prevent leaf damage such as oedema. Oedema happens when the roots absorb water faster than the plant can use it, so when the pressure builds up inside the cells, it causes them to burst, and you can see this as leaf damage. On fiddle leaf figs for example, you will see tiny red spots. They will be more noticeable on younger leaves. As the leaf matures, they aren't as visible.⠀
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In some cases guttation might be beneficial, as more water and nutrients are supplied to the plant. But if the plant already has enough water and nutrients, I don't think there are any additional benefits. ⠀
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Since root rot is a big problem with houseplants, I would argue that guttation is a sign that watering should be slightly reduced, or at least moved to the morning. And you should make sure that there is enough light and adequate temperature during the day, so that transpiration isn't inhibited.⠀
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I hope this helps ☺️⠀
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[@larskinyon]

Thank you for teaching me

[@MrHouseplant]

My pleasure Laura 🙂

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Wow! That’s so fascinating! 🤩

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Glad you like it ☺️

[@dianeallen5753]

I LOVE watching timelapse with plants it just amazes me how the actually move with me seeing it as im looking at them thank you for this video

[@MrHouseplant]

You are so welcome

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This is so beautiful!! 😍

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