Houseplant 101: How Often to Water Your Houseplants - Ep 119
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- Опубликовано: 2 авг 2024
- The “Houseplant 101: Back to Basics” series continues, but this time with the question: How often should we water our houseplants? It’s easy to spout off general watering guidelines (plant pun intended), but in this episode, I teach you how to go beyond cursory houseplant watering tips and learn how to read a plant’s watering needs.
And don’t fret: If I didn’t answer your watering questions in this episode-I have more houseplant watering episodes right around the corner in the next couple episodes.
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I worked at Kew in the glasshouses for 18 years, I think this is the best container watering video I’ve seen. Almost word for word what we used to teach the horticulture students. Well done! One more tip - if you grow in terracotta - we used to tap the pots with the back side of our secateurs. The resulting sound will be different depending on how much moisture is in the pot. A dry pot will ring like a bell 😊
Best job ever
Wow thank you! Yes I use the chop stick method and it works ! The tapping of terra cotta is a cool new tool, my plants that in terra cotta are snake plants!
My plants love me 😅
Summer I’m so proud of you! Your botanical expertise and storytelling shows you’ve put a lot of work into studying. You’ve come a long way as a teacher in the past year. So refreshing to see someone build upon their fame and become a genuine educator for their community.
You need to do a TED talk on plants. Seriously.
haha that's so sweet.
TED is DEAD. This is so much better than any modern TED talk could ever be on the subject. The original Technology Entertainment Design conference and TED2 was great, but they are firmly rooted in the 80s.
What is called TED now is just a bad imitation.
Helge Frisenette Uhhh... it wasn’t that deep. Just complimenting her on her awesome presentation skills.
Jen Since88 I took it deep. And what you wrote (probably unknowingly) could be taken as a backhanded compliment.
TED quickly turned into a self aggrandizing prol fest of fumes and bad theatre.
Helge Frisenette Summer appreciated my comment. That’s all that matters to me, as I thoroughly enjoy her content, and I have learned a lot from her.
On the other hand, your commentary has been intrusive, unpleasant, condescending and EXTRA (and I believe that was absolutely your intention). So with that said... Good day.
Don't forget to feel the weight of the pot! Relatively heavy means saturated, light means it may need water!
We like the rapid test moisture meter that doesn't need batteries
this was super timely. i spent about 3 hours last night dealing with a major root rot incident because i "over loved" my plants. thank you.
We've all been there. I still over water some of my Sansevieria and have to repot and cut leaves in order to save it.
Earth Boy Sun And Rain. I water my sanseveria like a succulent sometimes LOL it’s always seemed pretty happy 🤷♀️
evacherie did you over water once or was it an accumulation of overwatering?
I purposefully planted my Sanseviria in a succulent mix so its harder to overwater.
@@LeeDfined It's pretty much unavoidable without anti-fungal treatments or constantly replacing your soil. If someone claims to never have lost a plant to root rot, then they obviously haven't had many plants.
I love your videos. I learn so much each time. That soil sleuth is really cool. Thanks, Summer! ❤️
This was a great class! Can’t wait for the bottom watering/how to properly water your plants vid 😍
This is so helpful, thank you! I love the message that is really about getting to know our plants and our home environment.
This is by far the best video I’ve seen on this topic. Excellent. Thank you!
Love your videos, Summer.... Really useful information about plants and how to take care of them.
super interesting. love how you took a "simple question" and blew it wayyy up great vid
Love your videos!!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and communicating it so well 💕👏🏻
You are a beautiful soul Summer! Back to basics is great; with even deeper knowledge.
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Excellent and thorough houseplant care!
In a mission to keep 'em moist - all methods are good.
Ah, some white suculent hanging there...
Thank you💝 This is SO helpful!!! Such a great video as ALWAYS❗
These videos are awesome. I enjoy so much watching these and have learned so much. But I also love the relaxation that I feel watching you working with and showing your plants😍. I have also loved your field trip edition videos. Thank you girl!
You're my favorite teacher. I have learned so much from your videos. Much of what I learned from you has been so helpful in growing my plants. Thank you beautiful plant lady! ❤!
so much passion and speak so eloquently about plants ...I am in love with you now :)
We get so much humidity with excessive heat here in Central Florida Zone 9b, so it can be so tough at times. Observing your plants is so important and I love to watch them everyday! Thanks for the awesome info💖
Thank you so much for this video. This helps me a lot to take better care of my plants!
Your videos have been such an inspiration for me to start my own plant collection! I recently moved to another city and having a room full of plants makes me feel so comfortable and happy even though I'm far from home! Thanks
Can I just comment on the fact that plant loving people are, like the host here, pretty much open, articulate and bright and healthy individuals.
I love your videos Summer and this one is really valuable for me. Thank you.
I always enjoy your videos and I'm so grateful for the knowledge you have of plants!🐞 I love all the different beauty they have to offer and I always love to observe my plants because I learn so much watching each grow🌸 Thank you so much summer
I just saw this video and it was extremely helpful since I am new to this. Thank you 😊
Your instructions are very specific and easy to understand, thank you so much!
This is so helpful to alot of people. Thanks for the video and explanation
Great video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge about plants and how to take care of them.
Sending this over to my sister who recently got into houseplants. Best video on watering I've seen!
Thanks for this video it came right when I needed it I just bought my first house plant and I need all the advice !😊
Love this video! Very helpful and informative🌿🌱
the chopstick idea is brilliant, thank you!
Very informative. Greatest video I've watched about plants.
Great video and enjoy seeing these everyday. Sooo helpful. Btw love your wardrobe and the color of the tie/belt💚
Thank you for this video Summer! I just purchased a moisture meter probe and it is the best tool to help curb my impulses while I’m in overwatering rehab.
wow thank you for these videos. this video and the next one about watering are the most informative i've seen. i especially appreciate that you *show* the what and how, rather than just talk about it. thanks again, from a complete beginner!
Summer you’re my botanical guru! I already got your fashion book and I’m getting your plant book soon! Thank you for making plant care so fun! I also love how you ask everyone to be introspective about what kind of plant parent they really are to determine what kind of plant they should get. That alone should save a lot of unnecessary plant deaths!
This series is giving me life. Please keep up with the nice work. 😉
Glad you're enjoying!
Watering seems so simple but it's not. Thanks for this video, I'm newer to houseplants and had them all winter so I was able to observe them and I've gotten to know how they look when they're sending out the message 'I need water. Also, I've learned that two different plants in the same pot can vary greatly on their water consumption.
It’s impressive the video quality and how informative it is!!!
Thank you!
The best thing I ever bought for my plants was a soil moisture thermometer. Looking, feeling and noticing is also important. Thanks for the video!!
Really fantastic advice. Thank you so much for sharing.
Will be looking forwards to the video in bottom watering. Love from Scotland.
This is very educational!! Thank you!!
Thank you for the info and tips
I often go by the weight of the pot when watering😊 After a while of "getting to know the plant"😅, I start to get a feel for when the plant is substantially lighter verses heavy with water & that helps a lot.
GisForGangsta this is so true! You can tell by the weight! I usually only do this for my succulents because there are so OK to be completely dry 👌
I have been through so many sites and videos trying to find information about the correct amount of water to give a peace lily! I've learned alot but I didn't get what I was looking for until I came across your video. ...so..much appreciated ☺☺☺
Thank you so much for sharing vídeos everyday😊🌱💚💖🙋
Great video. In depth basics are 👌🏻
So well made! As always
Yes, this is a great video about watering. Living in a humid, hot climate, watering is tricky. Most videos here DO say to check the top 2 inches, but it makes more sense to test further down.
The best 'how to' water houseplants on youtube!! so practical! Thank you, Summer....you are the best.....♥ from kuala lumpur, malaysia
You are a wealth of information! I always learn so much from your videos!
very pleased!
I could literally hear you speak for days and never get bored, you are so informed, educated and well-spoken. ❣️
Thank you for these awesome videos, Summer🌱!
Glad you're enjoying
I was about to water my plants today after i saw your video and i checked and they didnt need watering, thank you
You and your plants are so beautiful
Love to watch your videos
Thanks Summer I am from Malaysia and have been following you a lot. Hope you will continue the effort to spread plants loving ideas in the States and also help also to support Greta and also Ecosia
Love your plants
Thanks for sharing
Thank you, you are so amazing! My plants love your tips!
Great tips! So useful for me as I have some unique areas and the standard watering instructions are rarely helpful. One thing I would add would be ‘air flow’ as I have to water much more when the windows are open near the plants and they are getting more air passing over the soil.
That's a good point about bottom watering that I'd never thought of!
the best thought out and most easiest to understand video ever made for watering plants. I agree with everything youve said and it would be so much easier for me now whenever a friend of mine ask how often they should water their plants, I'd just direct them to this video tysm summer :-) a huge fan from singapore btw
And i thought it is only me who spends this much time in his garden! Glad to find someone out there with the same amount of passion and knowledge. Would like to see you in TedxTalk Videos. You are truly know your plants and how to take care of them! Subscriber for life!!
Noticed you use simple clamps to hange plants vertically. GREAT idea! TY
thank you Summer very useful
I’m so glad you mentioned the checking deeper into the soil for water ! Too many ppl say 2 inches and it’s a lie. You can kill your plant just doing that little. Some soil dries slowly and the bottom half can still be too wet ! I know this by experience I bought a plant that the top half was suuuper dry but when I repotted the bottom was super wet
Good morning Summer! That video was so informative! I enjoyed and learned even more from your presentation! I cannot wait for the next one! Side note I adore your necklace lol! Thanks💧🌿😀
It's a handcrafted necklace by Ombre Claire who works with some amazing Tuareg artisans in Africa.
I love the emphasis on just observing your plants. I've been doing something a little odd lately and potting up almost everything in glass containers (usually with no drainage) which allows me to literally "observe" the roots and soil/substrate. No more guess work if you can actually see the water.
Oh I've been wanting to try that for a month now but I can't find glass pots, could you please tell me where you found them or what did you use?
I am from Philippines Miss Rayne. I super dooper love all your videos..
Very helpful videos... Keep it up
@Summer Rayne Oakes, This makes so much sense. Im so glad you BUSTED that watering tip. I always said it didn't make sense bcus the roots are not in top 2". Thx Sumner.
Very glad you're enjoying.
Yess, so many great tips👏🏼
Great video summer, looking beautiful as always. Lots of awesome vibes around you... 🥰🥰🧚🏽♀️🧚🏽♂️
Very detailed video. Thank you so much.
My pleasure!
thank you so much. it was very informative!
Loving your work 😊👍
You are a delight ! Great job ! Greetingd from Montreal !
I really like this channel. Above the enthusiasm we all share for plants, there are actually some valuable technical information. :)
This was awesome
So informative! Thanks a lot. I noticed indeed that terracotta pots were drying very fast compared to plastic (wish I knew before I bought them).
Thank you! I'm a new plant parent and this was so helpful!!
So pleased.
This was very helpful. Thank you so much.
you're welcome.
Great video thanks so much for the tips
Love this series!!!! I'm learning so much!!!! ☺☺☺☺☺🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿
very pleased!
nice painting and deco behind
I love this so much so informative
That chopstick trick and soil sleuth are a game changer!
Bien présenté / bien détaillé.
Merci a vous
Thanks for the helpful video
Amazing video! 👏👏👏👏👏
I always checked only the top few cm of the soil and I was watering all the time. Then I noticed some (actually a lot) fungus gnats and when I repotted some plants I also noticed tons of mould in the bottom of the soil. Moral of the story: I am now 100times more careful with watering 😂
Great video, came just in time for me and my plants 🌱❤️
Good case in point!
Thank you🤗
New fan here and a green thumb in training. I have learned so much from your videos! Thank you! I have bought a moisture meter and it suggests to stick it through between the main stem and the container edge about 2/3 the way down. Should I start putting it down to the bottom? Makes much more sense that way according to your lessons!
Another great video! I feel that series that cover getting Back To Basics are vital, even for those of us who have had plants for years. It's a great way to realise you may have slipped into bad habits and to pick up new tips!
We all can so easily slip into bad habits!!
Thank you like chop stick advice
Muchas gracias ☺️
so helpful, thanks for sharing ^^
Thank you
A moisture meter helps a TON. I know a lot of people preach against them, but honestly as a new plant parent they teach you a lot. It helps you understand the standing water table in your pots, and to monitor it. It also teaches you how different soils and different pots dry out. I love mine. Plus, you get extra soil aeration!
I got a water meter recently. Does t have an on/off, just a dial (analogue version). I found this to be extremely useful. What I though was dry, turned out to be wet. Especially plants with lots of deep roots.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
@@summerrayneoakes can plants grower in water. If you have a starter plant when should you transfer it to soil?. Please respond. Thanks!