Generally, a plant is more resistant to drought than to overwatering. One of the most common mistakes made by those who start growing their own garden or vegetable patch is to water the plants for fear of not watering them enough.
For this reason, before watering, you should stick a finger into the soil to make sure it is completely dry. However, excessive summer heat or forgetting to water it are common situations that can cause the plant to dry out.
In some cases, there is nothing that can be done. But there is often still time to revive them with this simple method.
First, you need to break up the soil a little with a shovel or spoon, creating holes large enough for water to seep through. Be careful not to damage the roots.
Once this is done, immerse the substrate in lukewarm water. To do this, remove the plant from the pot, along with the soil block, and place it in a bucket. Leave it there until the soil is completely moist. The water should be lukewarm, as this will help it penetrate better.
When it can no longer absorb water, place it in a dish to drain.
Spray a little water on the leaves.
All that’s left is to wait. Check it every day; if the soil remains moist but the leaves aren’t hydrated, it’s too late and the plant can’t be saved.
Instead, if the stems return to their original thickness and some leaves return to their green color, the plant is recovering. In this case, cut off any dry parts.