WHEN & HOW to Water Plants from the Bottom (& when NOT to Bottom Water your Plants!)

Are you confused about bottom-watering your plants? In this video, I'll show you not only HOW to bottom water your plants, but also WHEN you should bottom-water, and WHEN you should top water. Watch now to become a watering pro!
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[@thegirlwithashovel]

Let me know... do you need to bottom water or top water your plant right now?! 😀

[@James-lk3fp]

I water the top most of the time but like you said if you can’t get to the soil then bottom water.

[@theresagiannette]

I love your videos. ❤

[@thegirlwithashovel]

Thanks! ❤️

[@ashschannel7945]

What are your recommendations on using filtered water vs tap water? I normally use filtered water as tap is not totally clean for house plants.

[@thegirlwithashovel]

Some plants are more picky than others. Like the dracaena and Venus flytraps all NEED filtered water. But others are less picky. You can check out my review video on the water filter that I personally use. 😊

[@carolyncoppola974]

I know I’m not alone when I say this but I am SO guilty of overwatering my snake plants! Do you recommend this for them and also I just read previous comments about using only filtered water.

[@thegirlwithashovel]

I usually only bottom water my snake plants if they've gotten extremely dried out. Then if you get your soil fully saturated then you need to make sure it's bright enough and warm enough that the soil dries out somewhat quickly or else you'll have overwatering issues. I've also not seen any issues with using tap water with these guys. They aren't too picky. 😊

[@carolyncoppola974]

@@thegirlwithashovel ok great, thank you!

[@mariavictoriavindaslopez9476]

Can I bottom water with a wick for lavender cuttings

[@thegirlwithashovel]

If you're meaning just bottom watering once a week or so by using a wick then this is fine for lavender. However if you're talking about the self-watering pots that use wicks to draw moisture into the soil then this wouldn't be good because lavender definitely needs to dry out between watering and I'm afraid a self-watering pot will keep the soil too moist. 👍

[@Krista2882]

I bottom water my African Violets because it seems like the leaves rot if I get water on them.

[@thegirlwithashovel]

I'm glad you found what works best for your plant! I love bottom watering!