When should you water a houseplant? Read the pot first
Check root-zone moisture, pot weight and plant condition instead of choosing a fixed watering day. Includes potting mix, airy substrates and reservoirs.
Watering and healthy roots
Find guidance on watering, root rot, semi-hydro and repotting. Start with your question and choose the relevant guide.
Unsure whether your plant needs water? Start with the watering guide. It focuses on the current condition of your plant and pot rather than a fixed number of days. For damaged roots, choose the guide to root rot and drying damage. The semi-hydro article explains different setups, while the repotting guide covers pot choice and aftercare.
You do not need to read every guide at once. Choose the question you want to resolve today. A species profile provides context, but does not replace checking your own plant and root zone.
Choose the guidance you need
Root rot and dry rot: recognise, prevent and respond
Why a wilting plant does not always need water: root decay, dehydration damage, prevention and responsible salvage.
Understanding semi-hydro: LECA, Pon, reservoirs and roots
An in-depth houseplant guide to materials, passive and active systems, transitions, separate moisture checks, nutrition and maintenance.
When should you repot a houseplant? Pots, substrates and aftercare
One root through a drainage hole does not automatically require a larger pot. Assess the need, choose an appropriate container and relearn watering after repotting.