Here’s how to keep plants from drying out
This time of year brings us closer to the time when plants begin to awaken and show their best side. As you look at them daily, you’ll notice that some of them have brown, dry edges. Don’t panic: this is more common than you think, and the solution is very simple. You don’t need to hire an expert to fix it.
The first thing to know is that these symptoms are caused by a stressed plant. This may seem strange, but just like humans and animals, plants also suffer from stress. It’s not because of the tensions and hectic pace of everyday life. In the plant world, it’s more related to water, light, or narrow roots.
With these precautions, you will see those leaves turn green quickly and new shoots will magically appear.
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1- Excessive watering
water the plants
While water is great for our plants, overwatering doesn’t appeal to them at all. In fact, waterlogged roots are the beginning of rot. If this happens and the problem isn’t solved by stopping watering, you should remove all the soil from your plant and wrap it in paper until it dries. When you replace it, consider placing stones at the bottom to facilitate drainage and prevent this from happening again.
2- Dried plants
This is the opposite of the one described above. The lack of water will be immediately noticeable since you will see the leaves falling and turning yellow. It is important to know that plants lose water through their leaves and absorb it through their roots, as if they were sucking up a liquid and sending it into the air. The solution is to water as soon as possible and move the plant to the shade, covering it with a bag to prevent the water from continuing to evaporate through its leaves.
3- Narrow roots
plant root
The best strategy is to check under the pot for roots protruding from the holes. This is a sign that it is damaged and should be replaced as soon as possible. First, cut off any dry tips, leaving a rim to avoid re-endangering the plant. Choose a large pot and fill it with soil and compost. It is important to add nutrients to the soil. Carefully harvest the plant when planting and water it with a little water. Since transplanting dehydrates the plant, don’t forget this last step.
4- Research your system needs
Not all plants react the same way and do not necessarily have the same needs. Some like sun, others shade, some need much more watering than others, more or less fertile soil, etc.
We recommend making a list of the plants in your home and writing a table where you note down all of these parameters: watering, light, nutrients, and pruning. Often, a simple change of location is enough to prevent the leaves from drying out.
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5- Be careful of the sun
plants and the sun
Excessive sun often causes leaves to dry out, especially in midsummer. Remember, when watering, to water the soil and not the leaves, as watering them increases the heat and burns the leaf edges. Spray only the leaves of tropical plants.
6- Rest in the water
If you can’t collect rainwater, you should let your tap water sit for 48 hours. The chlorine usually added to drinking water evaporates, and the limescale present in hard water is removed. You’ll notice a big difference with this tip. But don’t skip any steps, as each one counts in making your plants look beautiful!
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