To give your plants the best shot at surviving, check that to time your watering just right.
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Some of us, no matter what we do, cannot keep a plant alive.
Even if it’s hardy and forgiving, it still ends up withering.
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One possibility: You may be watering it all wrong.
Overwatering can lead to root rot, fungal infections, and yellow leaves.
Underwatering can cause browning, stunted growth, and wilting.
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But if you notice that your plants leaves are wilting, then thats the right time to hydrate it.
To avoid excess water in the plant’s pot, keep it in a plastic inner pot.
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Nevertheless, there are some parameters to keep in mind when it comes to watering them appropriately.
There are no right and wrong times to water plants," Searle says.
So, if you dont give it enough water, the plant may never feel the benefits.
