The Single BEST Way To Grow The Best Plants
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- I’m going to show you why bottom watering is absolutely the single best way to grow the best plants.
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Started bottom watering my plants about 2 months ago. It actually looks like I know what I'm doing now, my plants have never been healthier
Great stuff 👍
Agreed!!!
I’m definitely gonna start doing this! Just have to go get a saucer today :D
@@MsOpium or you can keep your plant in the nursery pot and put water at the bottom of the outer decorative pot
@@joshuaaaa32 that’s true! I actually re potted my golden pothos yesterday into a ceramic pot. I’d hate to repot it back into something plastic so soon. I’m definitely gonna have a go at propagating it so if that works I’ll probably do it the way you suggested! Ultimately I’ll try a bit of everything to see what works best for the plant and me haha
This just answered pretty much every single question I've had about bottom watering. I bottom watered last Sunday and was so confused about how much water I should give but I am feeling much more confident now! The only remaining question I have: Do you also bottom water when fertilising?
very good question....hoping he (or someone else who knows) gets around to answering. I'm curious about this myself.
It's entirely upto u if u want to bottom water when fertilizing it's fine or u can top water with fertilizer
Yes I bottom fertilise 😁
Outstanding advice Richard. I too have been bottom watering for many years as well. I do mine by complete submersion up to the rim of the pot for as long as 30 minutes at a time or longer until water comes all the way up through the soil. My reasoning for this is not only does it ensure every bit of the soil gets hydrated, but also it refreshes the air throughout the root zone. As roots also need to breathe as well as staying hydrated and is as equally important as water. By submersion all the old air is pushed out as the water moves up through the soil, and likewise as the pot is removed from the water bath fresh air is drawn down through the soil as the water drains away. And I just top water every few months to flush salt build up on top. 👍
That's a good point! I water by submerging my pots in a sink half filled with water simply bc I'm lazy and this is the easiest way to water my plants - just put them in the sink and let them soak up as much as they need for an hour or so and then you're done. But didn't think about air refreshment. It makes sense. Thanks.
How do you do this with bigger plants? Most of my plants are either to big to fit in the sink, too heavy to carry regularly, or too entangled to move after one or two years of healthy growth. (Like my pothos with 10+ vines of between 7 and 10 meter spreading all across my house).
@@henkheijmen oh I don't have big plants. All my pots are small so I first fit the smallest - several of them - in the sink and then bigger ones one by one.
For xxl plants I guess just bottom watering is your only option.
@@henkheijmen Aye, I have a large plastic storage type tote ben thats deep enough for most of my larger pots. And I like to place it in my shower both and mist the whole plant as its soaking in the water. 👍
Very good point!
Been bottom watering ever since I saw your first video about it and I haven’t looked back. One of the best indoor plant care tips I’ve heard!
Wow, thank you!
I’ve been wanting to try bottom watering after you’ve mentioned it in previous videos but had no idea how much water to add! My plants thank you 🙏
Happy to help!
Wow. After what I thought was a very thorough watering, I noticed that the water wasn't coming through one of the drainage holes. I remembered your advice and checked the roots. There was a huge dry patch. I couldn't believe it...I'd SOAKED that plant! Thanks for all the awesome content. I'm going to try bottom watering.
Great stuff 👍
I am a firm believer in bottom watering. I have around 160 plants inside home. Since I switched to bottom watering I've never had a fungus gnat outbreak.
That's great 👌
"Roots aren't stupid" 😂😅
Im stealing this if I may. Ill give you credit 😆 lol
Ive said over and over that roots aren't delicate, etc and will know what to do on their own. "roots aren't stupid" is waaay better. 😂
Thanks. You made my day.. 😁
Haha glad I could help!
I have just started growing lithops from seed. Your advice is very useful. Thank you.
Great stuff 👍
This has answered every question I had that was holding me back, thank you so much! Your channel has been such an amazing place for information and a life saver (for me and my plants lol)
Awesome! Thank you!
I’ve learned how heavy my pots are when full and empty. When they get light, I bottom water. I also use a moisture meter for some of my larger plants.
Great stuff 👍
You made a couple of videos about bottom watering, but this one is the clearest of all. Thanks. So far, when I tried bottom watering the plants, I over water them.
Glad you found it useful 👍
I’ve been scared to try this because I’m learning and making lots of mistakes. Now I feel confident to try this method. I’m hoping it will help me control my chronic overwatering habit! 😂 Thanks for the video!
You’ve got this ✊
That dude rolling the sea salt down his arm lol! Cheers for the vid Richard, hope you're enjoying the weather this weekend!
Thank you 😊
Your content really is top tier! Such an informative video for plant noobs like me.
Thank you 😊
I've been bottom watering all my plants for about a year... but be ready to snip roots since they will grow down and out the drainage holes. My plants are beautiful! They all did great during winter.
That’s true
or repot once they get huge.
bottom watering is great for beginners, but the moment you start mixing higher quality soil it does not work anymore because the chunky soils do not wick water upwards and the moisture meter does not work anymore in that case either. The only plants I can bottom water is my peace lily and prayer plants from my collection of over 150 plants. For anyone that is planning to start slightly upgrading your soil especially for more expensive plants, best thing to do is to plant them in transparent nursery pots and use cache pots. Transparent pots will help you observe the moisture levels in the soil, the health and growth of the roots, and these pots are not that expensive to buy. For watering i use a plastic container to take plants in batches in to the shower or kitchen sink, fully soak them, clean the leaves if dusty, let them drain for 10 minutes and take them back. And passed 50 plants, it is best to learn to enjoy the process of tending to your plants, otherwise there is really no point in having that many of them.
Clear pots are a great idea 👍
drink every time he says „water“ 😂 just joking, love your videos ❤
😂
Water 😁
I think it's really fun to fill a plant's tray with water and come back and see it gone a little later. I water different plants differently, depending on the ease of moving it, showering it; or if it's in a nursery pot inside a cover pot or maybe a hanging situation that is hard to reach or breakble, I'm less likely to bottom water. For a lot of my plants, I drench them in the sink or shower and let them drain once they're dry, but bottom watering is my go-to for a plant that has a drainage hole and tray.
Great stuff 👍
I take a washing up basin of water into the living room and individually or three or four at a time plunge them in letting them drain off and replace to their pot holders, any water left in the holders after a while i put back into the washing up basin for the next group of plants to slurp up.
Nice set up 👍
I bottom water for a while now and with smal, medium size pots it works very well. With a bigger pot for my Fatsia, I wait for about a hour and still the top 2 inch of the soil is dry. What should I do? 1. Wait as long as the top soil is also moist? 2. Top water as well, so all the soil is moist? 3. It is okay that the top 2 inch aint moist, the plant is done watering.
It’s fine if the top isn’t wet. It’s better probably so fungus gnats don’t come in
okay you have me convinced, i will start bottom watering from now on. 😊
You’ve got this ✊
I feel like I would have to check each pot and dump out extra water. It does make sense that bottom watering might help with some annoying problems. Have a blessed day.
Thank you 😊
Thank you for the very informative video.
With the pots I'm using + the 1 cm layer of leca pellets at the bottom of the pots for possible added airation?, bottom watering isn't really an option for me. well it is, but
I would have to move every plant to the sink for it to work... I will go for bottom watering when possible from now on, but keep on experimenting as well
Keep up the very good work and best wishes to you and yours
Thank you, you too!
Water is drawn up through the soil via capillary action, also another reason to avoid compost with peat content is once it becomes hydrophobic it is very hard to re wet.
Good shout 👍
I have 100 houseplants in my apartment. Many of my saucers are not large enough for bottom watering. If I take them to the sink and use bowls, etc to bottom-water, it would take me so long - I am already using filtered water, since my tap water is very hard water and causes leaf edge browning. Would it be OK to put a few plants in a large container at the same time, and fill with water and fertilizer 1/3 up the sides? I have never seen any pests on my plants, but if I had some, I guess the 'group watering' would not be a good idea, right? I have tried bottom watering on certain plants and it is obvious it makes the plants happier. So, please let me know if I could sort of "group water" in a large container in the sink to save some time and also to save some water. . . . Thank you for your wonderful videos. So helpful, and my plants are looking wonderful! From New Jersey - USA . . . Nancy.
Sure group watering will work fine. Maybe give them a quick once over for pests and then you're good to go
I love ur videos about plants 😍 i got a lot more confident 😁 i have a question though.. i have bought a self wattering pot with a water level in the bottom of the pot.. i have done what to do and i have startet to water it like it say..
Heres my question: dos it have to dry out between wattering? ☺️
Thanks! Not with a self watering pot. They keep it moist enough all the time which is fine
@@SheffieldMadePlants Thank u 😁
Makes sense!!
But overflowing the top does remove most of the perlite or bark.
It's actually little inconvenient to collect the perlite and readd ot on top
I usually place the pot in a large unused colander then pour away
You can also use the tip, it collects all the floating perlite and bark
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you just answered all of my questions. brilliant!
Thank you 😊
Bottom watering was my first experience dealing with house plants as a nursery worker. I was taught how most shrub, tree, vine, and perennials grow and then treated. House plants are a learned thing on my own. It's an experiment.
Every day is a school day 😁
What about mosquito issues arising from standing water in tray?
I repotted one of my pothoses into a self-watering pot, yesterday. She’s grown (but not thrived) in a 10” nursery pot for years. Yet, still, her roots are not as thick and cream-colored as those in your featured plants. They grow long, but they’re thin and a much darker shade of brown. I don’t think it’s root rot because they don’t smell like I’ve read rotten roots would smell. Today, I’m going to repot a couple of bushier ones that are in smaller pots. Hoping to see the thick, cream-colored roots like the ones in your (and other RUclipsrs’) plants.
Hope it works out 👍
All pots need re-designing & to come w/ a large watering tray. It’s never big enough to hold the water needed & I’m too impatient to make rounds watering. I bring all pots to my sink & often let them sit in a bowl after watering before placing back on the small tray/plate/old lid. Great video as always!
…I tried a clear bin once & bottom watered a bunch at once & too cumbersome for me to deal with.
Buy a larger outer pot to put your plant in, then pour water in the outer pot for the inner pot to absorb.
Thank you 😊
How does this work for plants in a soil-free orchid mix?
I top water my orchids because of the bark
I bottom water all plants that have lots of foliage on top like string of hearts or trailing philodendron. I really don't know how one would top water them, as not only the leaves will get drenched, but there is no chance to get in every nook and cranny.
I feel as if especially plants with shallow root systems benefit from bottom watering, as it encourages the roots to grow a bit deeper than they would otherwise.
Definitely 💯
I purchased a large tray that can fit quite a few plants in. I put the plants in poor in some water and leave them to soak up the water until I see the top of the soil become saturated. I use clear pots for this reason so I can check all the soil is saturated fully. Only my pots without drainage get top watering, however they are also clear so I can be sure they aren't getting too much water.
Sounds great 👍
"The world's most ANNOYING creature, the fungus gnat." You really hate those fungus gnats.🤣
Can you tell? 😂
People often tell you to pour the water away from the tray if it's been 30-60 minutes and nothing has been wicked, but would it actually be totally unnecessary to do this? Like if the soil is saturated, it doesn't wick up more and thus the water does no harm on the tray? It either evaporates or the soil wicks it up later. Can it cause roots sitting in too wet of a soil for too long or is it too small of a factor to cause issues? I've wondered about this at times when I water from the top and for various reasons the water goes through and sits on the tray and I'm thinking if I should leave it or pour it out after a while. I use those terracotta trays that often are rather shallow (actually I've had a couple of deeper ones that are really convenient for bottom watering, but I need to figure out where I got them).
I only discard the next day really. I find it’s fine to have water for a few hours and it give it time to soak everything up
Thank you 💚🌿🤗
My pleasure 😊 be
Thanks for this great video🌱😺
Glad you enjoyed it!
I am going to start bottom watering
Hi there
So I'll try this with my plants, filling about a third full as you mentioned, do I empty each catch pot the next day every time? I didn't with my Peace Lily and it got root rot, wilted and died😢
Yea I’d get rid the next day
If the toplayer is often dry if u bottom water, how do you know when to water the plant?
A moisture meter probe will tell you how damp/dry the soil at the bottom is. I love mine!
I pick my plant up. If it's light, it needs water. All my plants sit inside a decorative pot.
Moisture meter is a wondrous thing 😁
I feel like you would do well to explain early on that bottom watering requires pouring the water back out of the bottom after some minutes. I’m more than halfway through the video, and wondering if you actually leave the water in your bottom, since it’s not clear. In the end, you explain maybe or maybe not depending on how much water. For me, I never leave water more than 10-20 minutes for bottom watering. My calathea orbifolia for example, are perfectly performing like that. I could also never imagine it for succulents either… they get
Right now, I’m thinking of at least four ceramic vessels that were cache pots until I started going crazy with my Diamond drill bit. 😂 They’ve produced some great foliage. But, now that I’ve seen you describe this technique, I’m wishing I hadn’t been so relentless with the drilling. Smh. There are still a couple of pots I can still use for bottom watering as you’ve demonstrated here.
You explain things so well. Have you recorded a video about how to use the self-watering pots consisting of a plastic pot with openings and channels at the bottom that snaps into a saucer that has an opening where water is to be added? You’d think the manufacturer would include instructions. Some may include instructions, but the one I’m trying to use does not. Thanks.
Thanks! I’ve not done a video on that yet. What’s the bother you’ve got with it?
@@SheffieldMadePlants just making it make sense. Seems like soil particles could drop down through the openings and become compacted. I’m wanting to place a layer of mesh in the bottom of the pot part before adding soil.
@@donnajaemoon that works or a piece of broken terra cotta
Hahaha I did the same thing! Ran out and bought that bit and submerged every pot I had in water and put at least 5 holes in every one of them😂 I was so happy to not have to keep all my plants in the nursery pots because I don't like having them in plastic. It feels like a recipe for overwatering.
Iv had no fungus gnats since bottom watering 😊
Nice!
Love this video. You showed a plant that I was wondering the name of. It looked like globe shaped spikey foliage. Do you have a name. It is beautiful!
Do you know the time in the video?
Question....when you bottom water do you leave the water in the cache pot until the next day and then get rid of what's left or do you just let it sit for a little while and dump the rest out the same day
I normally check the next day and dump anything there
I started watching your channel about 6 or 8 weeks now and because of fungus gnats started bottom watering about four weeks ago. I noticed the past few weeks the rubber tree (the diva of this house so far) gives me multiple moisture meter readings. It's very thirst too, is it reasonable to soak it in a large container of water beside the saucer for some period of time?
Yep that’ll work 👍
Do you fertilize with bottom watering as well?
I currently only bottom water about 15/100ish plants, because the soil is a bit hydrophobic...much easier than pulling them to the sink! 💚
I do feed in the same way
Hey sheffield can u do a video on thrips? I am not sure if u have such a video already if u do can u send me the link. Thanks so much!
Not specifically on thrips but I talk about them in this vid
STOP This Secret Plant Killer NOW
ruclips.net/video/PpoTRHnytMo/видео.html
What I have to master is the amount of water. You see, in my small room I am just watering by moving the plants a few feet to a tray of water to drink. So I will have to be really careful of how long I leave them not to get the top of the earth wet. So far I only re-potted a few that had earth full of knats so they got a good drink so next round I will be watching. I was also really concerned about my moisture meter failing. Does this happen a lot? Maybe I will get a back-up. I was just reading comments about it, is all. Love and Peace.
Yeah it seems to for some but it’s let me down so far
I’ve removed the plastic pots, so do I need to start over again? 😳 I didn’t have the right pot sizes zo the plastic ones didn’t fit , any ideas for me? Thanks!
So you’ve planted straight into the decorative pot? That’s fine if you watch the watering
@@SheffieldMadePlants thanks, so nothing to worry about. Lovely videos by the way, lots of info, happy planting 💪🏻
Hello,
Just a question: all my plants have a layer of clay balls at the bottom of the pot, the majority have terracotta pots and a saucer (not a planter). This means that the water level would not exceed the layer of clay balls. Will this still work?
I think this is ok. I've not tried leca but it's very popular
@@SheffieldMadePlants Thank you for your answer. It's so kind of you. I'm going to try this tomorrow 😉
Can you please share if it worked for you ? I’m in the same situation, my plants are potted in terracotta pots above a 2-3cm layer of clay balls, the pot having only one large draining hole at the center. Thank you 🙏
Does aquarium water conditioner help make tap water safe for our plants?
Yep I’ve been using that
@@SheffieldMadePlants what brand are you currently using? Also, does it contain the salts that plants hate
@@kbm4409 API stress coat. It doesn't have salts
Does bottom watering work for orchids whose roots are shallow and soil is large and chunky?
For orchids you need to drench the whole pot to get all the bark wet
@@SheffieldMadePlants thank you!!
Sure, if you have an outer pot for all plants, bottom watering is great. If you don't, and have to use a bucket or something similar, you may end up spreading pests or pythium/fusarium between your plants.
I top water most of my plants. First a round of light watering to moisten the soil. Then another round of heavier watering until I see water coming out of the bottom.
I also don't mind non-saturated areas because like you said, water wicks. This reduces the risk of oversaturated soil.
I collect rare aroids only and this works for me 👍
👍👍👍
You can grow on your plants?
I normally fill a basin with water and put 3 or 4 plants in their nursery pots at a time. I leave them there for about 20 minutes and then put them back in their pot. Is this enough time for them to get a thorough watering?
I’d probably go a bit longer. Maybe 40 mins
@@SheffieldMadePlants Thank you 🙏🏼
I take my tropical plants in the bathroom when I shower so they can get some humidity. They like it
👍👍👍
Ty💜
You bet!
Do you grow Calla Lillies? if so, could you do a video on them re their preferred soil and fertiliser. I was given a few Calla Lilly plants as gifts a few years ago. Rather than throw them away, I over winter them and they do come back really well and now they are so large and beautiful my neighbours are wanting some. None of the plants were the colour they have come back, they are now a fantastic chocolate/purple, from yellow, pink and white originals; if you have the answer to why this has happened, I would be very interested. I also live in Sheffield and the plants enjoy the afternoon sun bun not direct as such, but a good dose, especially at the moment. I now have multiple plants for the original three. I have just purchased a white variety, it is shooting really well, if it comes up chocolate/Purple next year, I might cry. They are a beautiful colour, but, I would like a variety in the colours
Hey sorry I’ve not got any experience with calla lillies. It’s probably the ph in the soil that is changing the colour
@@SheffieldMadePlants Thank you so much, you are the first to offer a possibility
What is the name of the plant in the thumb nail? I am pretty sure that's the one I have and have no info on it. Thank you!!
Peperomia obtusifolia
@@SheffieldMadePlants Thank you!!!
Great video.
Glad you enjoyed it
With these many plants, how do you manage to water them all?
Put some music on, grab a glass on something and just take my time 😁
Richard, how long can i keep the water in my tray that is bottom watering the plant. I fo between 30 min to 60 minutes. Can i keep it longer? Heard you say upto a day. I put in a timer on. Would like to be watching the clock.
No harm in going longer. Roots will be fine
How good is neem oil as insecticide?
It's pretty effective
Here’s a question …. If you bottom water, do you add fertiliser to the water?
Yep
Another great video! Surely if the bottom soil is hydraphobic, then it won't saturate via bottom watering either? Is the probability of it saturating just higher if you bottom water?
I think it will do eventually
Make sure you have an appropriate soil mix and pot size
I put the stopper in the sink. That way, after I'm sure the top is watered, it pulls up extra water from the bottom.
Then, I let it drain thoroughly before putting it back in its spot.
Good shout 👍
I have string of turtles. From my understanding they are not deep rooted at all. I haven't checked though. Would you bottom water a plant that likely didn't actually use the soil at the bottom? I reckon most succulents are like this, though my aloe roots poke out the bottom and all my Jade's have big for systems 🤔
I do. I dont worry about that because I think the soil will still get moist
One thing I love about bottom watering is that I rarely ever have to empty out the tray or pot after all the soil has wicked it up. Obviously, this only works if I'm not placing it in a giant vessel of water, but I find I waste less water (and fertilizer) and have less work to do overall. Esp since most of my plants are either succulents or aroids. The very airy soil often let's the water come straight out and then I need to wait to see how much it will actually absorb and then move it etc. The only plants I water from the top are my big 10 inch pots BC they're too heavy (I've got a bad back) to lift all the time. I am however trying to find larger cover pots or trays for these pants so they can get the extra air flow and I can see what's going on in the bottom. Big pots, even terracotta, get pricey fast in comparison to the easy to find 6 inch plant cover pots! Also being in the northern part of the northern hemisphere means that pots are only in stores for a limited time (early spring into early summer) otherwise I'll likely have to order it and hope they're accurate in their sizing!
Would you ever plant a spider plants in no drainage pots? Mine drink an absolute ton and are growing like weeds. I've been thinking of just planting then directly in the cover pot as it's a size up but not a full grow pot size up. I don't fertilize them each watering like my other plants BC they drink so much I don't think all the food is good for the leaf tips, maybe my thoughts are backwards on that though! 🤔
Very true. I find it to be less work in the long run. A spider plant with no drainage will be fine. I think I’ve done that before.
@@SheffieldMadePlants thanks!
Add expanded clay aggregate to the bottom of your pot up to the height of your cache pot, this way you never have to worry about standing water, and root rot. This is especially usefull for very thirsty plants in big pots as you can just keep a layer of water in the cache pot at all times. Similar to how groundwater works in real life. (I got a very big alocasia macrorrhiza that drinks about two liters of water a day that is pushing out leaves with a length of a meter once every few weeks. There is no other way for me to provide this plant with enough water)
So you’re using leca instead of soil?
@@SheffieldMadePlants only for the part that is ocasionally submerged
Please help! I’m keeping my plants thirsty, and I’ve got gross sticky fly papers literally all over my house. But the fungus gnats have taken over. What else can I use?
Namatodes, BT and diatomaceous earth are good options
How long do you leave the plant pot in the water, I have all succulents 😊
I normally check the next day and discard the excess
I agree that its a good way to do but also has it's limit. I feel like this doesnt work very well with very airy soil and also if theres only one drainage hole. The bottom part of the pot will be moist but the top might not be. And for a young plant that doesnt have deep roots will struggle to get water this way.
Fair enough. I think the water will continue to wick through the soil though providing you give it enough
Great content and advice as usual. I call it 'butt chugging' 😄, and it is definitely the way to go. Rather then untangling my hanging plants to drag them to the sink all the time... ugh...I have those average amounts down per pot size... easy peasy. Its not an exact science, but after doing it this way for a year... everything is thriving.
Butt chugging 😂
Sigh, looks like I'll be watering my bottom from here on out. More stuff to buy😅
😂
I was taught so many years ago to place a used coffee filter in the bottom of my pot that holds any of my plants to prevent the soil from leaching out when watering....should I abandon this old theory and change my whole watering program to start bottom watering ?
It's up to you if you're up for the change. Maybe try it with a few and see how you get on
@@SheffieldMadePlants I will give it a go..TY
😂😂😂pesky buggers 😂😂
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I have doubts about this technic. I don’t doubt your results though. I’m just unsure if the plants doesn’t get “wet feet”… bottom watering is not natural (rain drops from above) but then again, nor a pot is natural… I’m thinking if I should try with a dracena fragans I have…
Worth experimenting
But all my cover pots have holes in the bottom
You must have something to catch the water right?
@@SheffieldMadePlants I’ll come up with something
I went crazy drilling holes in many of mine a few years ago, after getting my hands on a Diamond drill bit 😂. But I had clear plastic saucers to set them in.
Help me,I was growing some green bean but then i saw some insects,fungus,mold and more,my leaves started to turn brown and BREAKING APART.
PLEASE HELP ME
I have no idea at all
=(
Very hard to say without looking at it
sadly i already threw it today
there was also a flying insect
Most cacti should be potted into a very inorganic mix, so top watering is essential. There's hardly any wicking action in a 80-90% inorganic mix.
Fair point 👍
i really wanna get into bottom watering but it seems like it doesnt work. I m using an airy coco coir substrate and for example if i top water one of my larger plants, i can easily put around 3 liters of water into the soil before its saturated and drains on the bottom. When i now try to put that same plant on bottom watering and and put like 500ml of water inside that cup it stands in... i can wait for like... 24 hours and the water is still inside the cup. and that goes for basicly all of my plants, they dont pull water up AT ALL.
One of my plant i let sit in a bottom watering saucer for 48 hours for science... and water was still in there and if i put my finger into the soil, its still mostly dry.
the only way i can bottom water my plants is by forcing the water in with physics. If i have a pot thats 20cm tall, i need to fill a bucket or decorative pot full with water thats ALSO 20cm tall and basicly divebomb my plant into it so the law a physics kicks in, trying to get the same water level inside and outside the pot. So its kind of like reverse top watering. But normal bottom watering? i have no clue how people make it work. i tried that on all of my plants and it felt so unconsistent and not a single plant actually pulled up water and they i have to recheck every plant afterwards and top water them again anyways because they re mostly bone dry
Sounds very odd that no water is going up. Must be the soil or something. Keep going with top watering
This is all true, however, when your house is a jungle full of humongous plants? Most of my plants are from 3 to 12 feet tall😂
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Me after seeing this video(°_° ) 2 mins later
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*red carpet* for fungus gnats😂😂😂
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I'm going to give it a go, but don't tell my outside plants in pots or in the ground. Only the indoor pots are getting this special treatment.
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It's a good idea initially, however if you're a forgetful person be careful as I have killed a couple of plants by accidentally leaving them in water overnight
How do you teach an 87 year old to bottom water when she has top watered all her life and doesn't remember what you tell her? It is terrible enough the condition of that poor snake plant I'm trying to resurrect. God love her but her plants. Love and Peace.(Rich, later there will be about 20 more plants for me to take on. Except for the 3 exotic prayer plants I will dolly up and give re-birth and then re-home to my friend and a church charity)
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I think you're confused about whales. Sure, the sperm whale dives to great depths to feed, but spends most of its time near the surface because that's where it can catch a breath and travel easily. All the other whales don't dive like that, and thankfully the sperm whale hangs out at the surface, too, otherwise, Captain Ahab and I couldn't make a living, mate.
😂 it's not the first time
I’m guessing you don’t get a lot of whales around your place.
Not many
No hard feelings but your videos are a little repetitive. The last few weeks I heard less than 3-4 new thing what you are not said already :( I mean yeah..... It could be hard to make that many videos about plant care, in the and its not that complicated...
He actually answered some questions I had about bottom watering in this video that I haven't seen him say before.