{"id":22436,"date":"2025-01-11T08:03:54","date_gmt":"2025-01-11T08:03:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/apartment\/9-ways-to-tell-your-houseplants-need-water\/"},"modified":"2025-01-11T08:03:54","modified_gmt":"2025-01-11T08:03:54","slug":"9-ways-to-tell-your-houseplants-need-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=22436","title":{"rendered":"9 Ways to Tell Your Houseplants Need Water"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--googleoff: all--><p.inserter style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; margin-bottom:5px;\">*This post may have affiliate links, which means I may receive commissions if you choose to purchase through links I provide (at no extra cost to you). As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my <a href=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\">disclaimer<\/a> for additional details..<!--googleon: all--><\/p.inserter><\/div>\n<p>People tend to care more about things they put their time into. If you have ever met someone who cares deeply about their plants, it\u2019s because they\u2019ve spent time over weeks and months nurturing them. <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to get emotionally attached to plants because they\u2019re beautiful and require a commitment to keep them alive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>One of the essential things in plant care is knowing when they need water. Without water, your plant can languish and die<\/strong>. Learning to see the signs your plant needs water will spare you the pain of failing and watching your plant die.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Woman-watering-plants-on-windowsill-at-home-ee220901-1024x597.jpg\" alt=\"Woman watering plants on windowsill at home&#10;&#10;\" class=\"wp-image-959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Woman-watering-plants-on-windowsill-at-home-ee220901-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Woman-watering-plants-on-windowsill-at-home-ee220901-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Woman-watering-plants-on-windowsill-at-home-ee220901-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Woman-watering-plants-on-windowsill-at-home-ee220901-960x560.jpg 960w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Woman-watering-plants-on-windowsill-at-home-ee220901-1080x630.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Woman-watering-plants-on-windowsill-at-home-ee220901.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" alt=\"Woman watering plants on windowsill at home&#10;&#10;\" class=\"wp-image-959 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Woman-watering-plants-on-windowsill-at-home-ee220901.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" loading=\"eager\" src=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Woman-watering-plants-on-windowsill-at-home-ee220901-1024x597.jpg.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Woman-watering-plants-on-windowsill-at-home-ee220901-1024x597.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Woman-watering-plants-on-windowsill-at-home-ee220901-300x175.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Woman-watering-plants-on-windowsill-at-home-ee220901-768x448.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Woman-watering-plants-on-windowsill-at-home-ee220901-960x560.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Woman-watering-plants-on-windowsill-at-home-ee220901-1080x630.jpg.webp 1080w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Woman-watering-plants-on-windowsill-at-home-ee220901.jpg.webp 1200w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>The earlier you tend to your plant, the better your chances are of getting it back in great shape. <\/p>\n<p>Different plants have different water requirements, so understanding the type of plant you have and how much water it needs is the first step. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are nine ways to tell your houseplants need water and what you can do to get them healthy again as quickly as possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Check the Soil<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/hand-checking-the-soild-of-her-plant-in-a-pot-ee220901-1024x597.jpg\" alt=\"hand checking the soil of her plant in a pot\" class=\"wp-image-961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/hand-checking-the-soild-of-her-plant-in-a-pot-ee220901-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/hand-checking-the-soild-of-her-plant-in-a-pot-ee220901-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/hand-checking-the-soild-of-her-plant-in-a-pot-ee220901-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/hand-checking-the-soild-of-her-plant-in-a-pot-ee220901-960x560.jpg 960w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/hand-checking-the-soild-of-her-plant-in-a-pot-ee220901-1080x630.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/hand-checking-the-soild-of-her-plant-in-a-pot-ee220901.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/hand-checking-the-soild-of-her-plant-in-a-pot-ee220901-1024x597.jpg.webp\" alt=\"hand checking the soil of her plant in a pot\" class=\"wp-image-961 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/hand-checking-the-soild-of-her-plant-in-a-pot-ee220901-1024x597.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/hand-checking-the-soild-of-her-plant-in-a-pot-ee220901-300x175.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/hand-checking-the-soild-of-her-plant-in-a-pot-ee220901-768x448.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/hand-checking-the-soild-of-her-plant-in-a-pot-ee220901-960x560.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/hand-checking-the-soild-of-her-plant-in-a-pot-ee220901-1080x630.jpg.webp 1080w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/hand-checking-the-soild-of-her-plant-in-a-pot-ee220901.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/hand-checking-the-soild-of-her-plant-in-a-pot-ee220901.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Check the soil to see whether it looks too light or if there are any signs it is dry. <\/p>\n<p>Typically, the soil will begin to dry at the edge, but it\u2019s also normal for the very top layer of soil to be dry because it\u2019s exposed to the air and sunlight.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You\u2019ll have to stick your finger into the soil to ascertain whether your soil is too dry. <\/strong>Go down an inch or so. The soil should feel moist but not overly wet.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-medium-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">\n<blockquote>\n<p>Depending on the plant, whether or not the topsoil is dry could be a problem. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Some plants will need watering as soon as the top soil is dry. Others will only require watering once the soil gets dry a couple of inches beneath the surface.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Wilting Leaves<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Wilting-home-flower-Spathiphyllum-in-white-pot-against-a-light-wall-ss220901-1024x597.jpg\" alt=\"Wilting home flower Spathiphyllum in white pot against a light wall\" class=\"wp-image-963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Wilting-home-flower-Spathiphyllum-in-white-pot-against-a-light-wall-ss220901-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Wilting-home-flower-Spathiphyllum-in-white-pot-against-a-light-wall-ss220901-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Wilting-home-flower-Spathiphyllum-in-white-pot-against-a-light-wall-ss220901-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Wilting-home-flower-Spathiphyllum-in-white-pot-against-a-light-wall-ss220901-960x560.jpg 960w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Wilting-home-flower-Spathiphyllum-in-white-pot-against-a-light-wall-ss220901-1080x630.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Wilting-home-flower-Spathiphyllum-in-white-pot-against-a-light-wall-ss220901.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Wilting-home-flower-Spathiphyllum-in-white-pot-against-a-light-wall-ss220901-1024x597.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Wilting home flower Spathiphyllum in white pot against a light wall\" class=\"wp-image-963 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Wilting-home-flower-Spathiphyllum-in-white-pot-against-a-light-wall-ss220901-1024x597.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Wilting-home-flower-Spathiphyllum-in-white-pot-against-a-light-wall-ss220901-300x175.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Wilting-home-flower-Spathiphyllum-in-white-pot-against-a-light-wall-ss220901-768x448.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Wilting-home-flower-Spathiphyllum-in-white-pot-against-a-light-wall-ss220901-960x560.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Wilting-home-flower-Spathiphyllum-in-white-pot-against-a-light-wall-ss220901-1080x630.jpg.webp 1080w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Wilting-home-flower-Spathiphyllum-in-white-pot-against-a-light-wall-ss220901.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Wilting-home-flower-Spathiphyllum-in-white-pot-against-a-light-wall-ss220901.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Drooping leaves are an obvious sign that your plant needs water.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>Usually, if you go on vacation and don\u2019t ask someone to water your plants, you\u2019ll come home to find your plants\u2019 leaves wilting to some degree.<\/p>\n<p>Add water to get the leaves strong again. However, wilting leaves can also happen when the plant gets too much sun. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Try moving the plant out of direct sunlight or areas where it is too hot to see if its health improves.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Dry Leaves and Stalks<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Healthy leaves and plant stalks should feel firm to the touch. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If leaves break when you touch them or look brittle from a distance, it\u2019s a sign that your houseplants need water.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Dropping Leaves<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Overhead-photo-of-indoor-plant-dropping-yellow-leaves-on-wooden-floor.-ss220901-1024x597.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead photo of indoor plant dropping yellow leaves on wooden floor.\" class=\"wp-image-965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Overhead-photo-of-indoor-plant-dropping-yellow-leaves-on-wooden-floor.-ss220901-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Overhead-photo-of-indoor-plant-dropping-yellow-leaves-on-wooden-floor.-ss220901-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Overhead-photo-of-indoor-plant-dropping-yellow-leaves-on-wooden-floor.-ss220901-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Overhead-photo-of-indoor-plant-dropping-yellow-leaves-on-wooden-floor.-ss220901-960x560.jpg 960w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Overhead-photo-of-indoor-plant-dropping-yellow-leaves-on-wooden-floor.-ss220901-1080x630.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Overhead-photo-of-indoor-plant-dropping-yellow-leaves-on-wooden-floor.-ss220901.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Overhead-photo-of-indoor-plant-dropping-yellow-leaves-on-wooden-floor.-ss220901-1024x597.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Overhead photo of indoor plant dropping yellow leaves on wooden floor.\" class=\"wp-image-965 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Overhead-photo-of-indoor-plant-dropping-yellow-leaves-on-wooden-floor.-ss220901-1024x597.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Overhead-photo-of-indoor-plant-dropping-yellow-leaves-on-wooden-floor.-ss220901-300x175.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Overhead-photo-of-indoor-plant-dropping-yellow-leaves-on-wooden-floor.-ss220901-768x448.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Overhead-photo-of-indoor-plant-dropping-yellow-leaves-on-wooden-floor.-ss220901-960x560.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Overhead-photo-of-indoor-plant-dropping-yellow-leaves-on-wooden-floor.-ss220901-1080x630.jpg.webp 1080w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Overhead-photo-of-indoor-plant-dropping-yellow-leaves-on-wooden-floor.-ss220901.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Overhead-photo-of-indoor-plant-dropping-yellow-leaves-on-wooden-floor.-ss220901.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Plants will drop leaves as a way to conserve energy and water when they lack the resources they need.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> It\u2019s normal for older plants to shed leaves, but it\u2019s rarer in young and healthy plants. If you recently purchased a plant and notice that it is dropping leaves more than you anticipated, try giving it more water to see if that helps.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Yellow and Brown Leaves<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Indoor-flower-with-dried-yellow-and-brown-leaves-on-a-light-background-ss220901-1024x597.jpg\" alt=\"Indoor flower with dried yellow and brown leaves on a light background\" class=\"wp-image-967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Indoor-flower-with-dried-yellow-and-brown-leaves-on-a-light-background-ss220901-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Indoor-flower-with-dried-yellow-and-brown-leaves-on-a-light-background-ss220901-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Indoor-flower-with-dried-yellow-and-brown-leaves-on-a-light-background-ss220901-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Indoor-flower-with-dried-yellow-and-brown-leaves-on-a-light-background-ss220901-960x560.jpg 960w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Indoor-flower-with-dried-yellow-and-brown-leaves-on-a-light-background-ss220901-1080x630.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Indoor-flower-with-dried-yellow-and-brown-leaves-on-a-light-background-ss220901.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Indoor-flower-with-dried-yellow-and-brown-leaves-on-a-light-background-ss220901-1024x597.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Indoor flower with dried yellow and brown leaves on a light background\" class=\"wp-image-967 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Indoor-flower-with-dried-yellow-and-brown-leaves-on-a-light-background-ss220901-1024x597.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Indoor-flower-with-dried-yellow-and-brown-leaves-on-a-light-background-ss220901-300x175.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Indoor-flower-with-dried-yellow-and-brown-leaves-on-a-light-background-ss220901-768x448.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Indoor-flower-with-dried-yellow-and-brown-leaves-on-a-light-background-ss220901-960x560.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Indoor-flower-with-dried-yellow-and-brown-leaves-on-a-light-background-ss220901-1080x630.jpg.webp 1080w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Indoor-flower-with-dried-yellow-and-brown-leaves-on-a-light-background-ss220901.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Indoor-flower-with-dried-yellow-and-brown-leaves-on-a-light-background-ss220901.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Before leaves drop or become brittle enough that they\u2019ll break, they\u2019re likely to start turning yellow or brown. <\/p>\n<p>If you can change your watering habits or move your plant to a more suitable place, you can reverse the direction of the leaves and get them green again.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To stop your leaves from getting yellow and brown, you should regularly check the plant to feel the leaves and inspect them closely.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>Usually, the leaves will start turning around the edges before the color changes start affecting larger areas of the leaf.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Lift the Pot<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Senior-citizen-kneeling-and-lifting-a-blooming-potted-flower-ee220901-1024x597.jpg\" alt=\"Senior citizen kneeling and lifting a blooming potted flower\" class=\"wp-image-969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Senior-citizen-kneeling-and-lifting-a-blooming-potted-flower-ee220901-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Senior-citizen-kneeling-and-lifting-a-blooming-potted-flower-ee220901-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Senior-citizen-kneeling-and-lifting-a-blooming-potted-flower-ee220901-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Senior-citizen-kneeling-and-lifting-a-blooming-potted-flower-ee220901-960x560.jpg 960w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Senior-citizen-kneeling-and-lifting-a-blooming-potted-flower-ee220901-1080x630.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Senior-citizen-kneeling-and-lifting-a-blooming-potted-flower-ee220901.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Senior-citizen-kneeling-and-lifting-a-blooming-potted-flower-ee220901-1024x597.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Senior citizen kneeling and lifting a blooming potted flower\" class=\"wp-image-969 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Senior-citizen-kneeling-and-lifting-a-blooming-potted-flower-ee220901-1024x597.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Senior-citizen-kneeling-and-lifting-a-blooming-potted-flower-ee220901-300x175.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Senior-citizen-kneeling-and-lifting-a-blooming-potted-flower-ee220901-768x448.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Senior-citizen-kneeling-and-lifting-a-blooming-potted-flower-ee220901-960x560.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Senior-citizen-kneeling-and-lifting-a-blooming-potted-flower-ee220901-1080x630.jpg.webp 1080w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Senior-citizen-kneeling-and-lifting-a-blooming-potted-flower-ee220901.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Senior-citizen-kneeling-and-lifting-a-blooming-potted-flower-ee220901.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Water weighs a lot, so a pot full of water will be much heavier than a dry pot with soil in it. <\/p>\n<p>As you become more comfortable with how much water your plant should have,<strong> you can simply tell whether it needs water by picking it up<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>Holding the pot in your hands is a quick way to gauge how much water is in there. This technique can spare you a dirty finger because you don\u2019t need to stick your finger in the soil.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Buy a Moisture Meter<\/h2>\n<p><strong>You can buy a moisture meter if you want a more accurate reading of whether your plants need water. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These meters typically come with metal poles that you stick into the soil. The top of the meter gives you a reading of the moisture level inside the soil.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Hand-holding-Moisture-meter-tester-in-soil-ee220901-1024x597.jpg\" alt=\"Hand holding Moisture meter tester in soil\" class=\"wp-image-971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Hand-holding-Moisture-meter-tester-in-soil-ee220901-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Hand-holding-Moisture-meter-tester-in-soil-ee220901-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Hand-holding-Moisture-meter-tester-in-soil-ee220901-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Hand-holding-Moisture-meter-tester-in-soil-ee220901-960x560.jpg 960w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Hand-holding-Moisture-meter-tester-in-soil-ee220901-1080x630.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Hand-holding-Moisture-meter-tester-in-soil-ee220901.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Hand-holding-Moisture-meter-tester-in-soil-ee220901-1024x597.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Hand holding Moisture meter tester in soil\" class=\"wp-image-971 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Hand-holding-Moisture-meter-tester-in-soil-ee220901-1024x597.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Hand-holding-Moisture-meter-tester-in-soil-ee220901-300x175.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Hand-holding-Moisture-meter-tester-in-soil-ee220901-768x448.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Hand-holding-Moisture-meter-tester-in-soil-ee220901-960x560.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Hand-holding-Moisture-meter-tester-in-soil-ee220901-1080x630.jpg.webp 1080w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Hand-holding-Moisture-meter-tester-in-soil-ee220901.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Hand-holding-Moisture-meter-tester-in-soil-ee220901.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Many plants will come with a guide that will tell you how moist the soil should be to keep your houseplant healthy. <\/p>\n<p>Read the guide, ask someone at your local nursery, or look online for the preferred moisture level based on what types of plants you have at home.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Use a Soil Stick<\/h2>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to use your finger to test your soil\u2019s moisture, you can use a stick to check water levels. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-medium-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">\n<blockquote>\n<p>A smooth stick will come out with little debris on it when the soil is too dry.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Moist, healthy soil, however, will adhere to the stick, sort of like when you put a toothpick in brownies to see if they\u2019re cooked. <\/p>\n<p>A toothpick is probably too short to check for soil moisture, but <strong>you can use something like a paint stirrer or chopstick.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Create a Watering Schedule<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pregnant-woman-is-watering-plants-ee220901-1024x597.jpg\" alt=\"pregnant woman is watering plants\" class=\"wp-image-974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pregnant-woman-is-watering-plants-ee220901-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pregnant-woman-is-watering-plants-ee220901-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pregnant-woman-is-watering-plants-ee220901-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pregnant-woman-is-watering-plants-ee220901-960x560.jpg 960w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pregnant-woman-is-watering-plants-ee220901-1080x630.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pregnant-woman-is-watering-plants-ee220901.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pregnant-woman-is-watering-plants-ee220901-1024x597.jpg.webp\" alt=\"pregnant woman is watering plants\" class=\"wp-image-974 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pregnant-woman-is-watering-plants-ee220901-1024x597.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pregnant-woman-is-watering-plants-ee220901-300x175.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pregnant-woman-is-watering-plants-ee220901-768x448.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pregnant-woman-is-watering-plants-ee220901-960x560.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pregnant-woman-is-watering-plants-ee220901-1080x630.jpg.webp 1080w, https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pregnant-woman-is-watering-plants-ee220901.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/mylittleapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pregnant-woman-is-watering-plants-ee220901.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The easiest way to tell if your houseplants need water is when it\u2019s time to water them!<\/p>\n<p>When you know how much water your plant needs, <strong>you can create a schedule to ensure they always have what they need to stay healthy.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p><strong>Some plants need daily watering. Others need water once a week or less. <\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>Caring for plants becomes easier with time. <\/p>\n<p>At first, you might worry about how much water is appropriate. You may miss days or overwater, which could result in some ruined plants. <\/p>\n<p>Eventually, you\u2019ll learn how to keep plants in great shape, so they\u2019ll last for years and become part of your home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It may be a good decision to start with low-maintenance plants that do better with inconsistent watering. <\/strong>Low-maintenance plants are great for when you forget to water them or don\u2019t give them enough water.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h2>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 -->\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>*This post may have affiliate links, which means I may receive commissions if you choose to purchase through links I provide (at no extra cost to you). 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