Turns out those half-empty water bottles you’re pouring into the potting mix might be doing more harm than good! It seems harmless, but watering too frequently without letting the soil partially dry can actually cause your plant to be overwatered. This leads to things like root rot, which left untreated, will kill your plant. The good news is, there’s an easy fix! Before watering, check the moisture level of the potting mix. I usually stick my hands straight in and feel around, but you can also use a moisture meter. Most houseplants prefer their soil to dry ¼ to ½ of the way down the planter between waterings. Once the plant is ready to be watered, make sure to fully saturate the soil (with Plant Food of course)! Plant Food is a fertilizer with all the nutrients your plant needs to grow happy and healthy, and can easily be used every time you water. To try Plant Food, comment FOOD below and I’ll send you a link! Then send this to your plant besties so they know the best way to water their plants too!

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Turns out those half-empty water bottles you’re pouring into the potting mix might be doing more harm than good
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