You should check the roots of the echeveria! Sometimes the leaves of a succulent, when there is root-rot, take that kind of colour, and they're almost transparent
Bottom watering is a good method of watering most succulents. I just have so many succulents that it would take a very long time to bottom water each of them, especially the larger succulents and the arrangements. I top water many of them until the water runs out the bottom and then let the soil go dry. How long to let them be dry is the tricky part. Some are more drought tolerant than others.
@@michelebeverly7319yep me too, only i use those pans you get to have your shoes on during winter, and for the window sill I use the pan you get for the longer rectangle pots
@@elainechan7155 water from the top then put it in a bowl of water. When the water from the top wet some of the soil, water from the bottom can work up faster.
I dump mine till the top becomes wet that way I know they have enough for the roots to absorb the water and the succulents are nice and plump. I check mine every 1-2 months. Works a treat 👍🏻
It's my understanding that the salts/minerals can build up too much on the soil if a person waters this way all the time. I've heard they need the watering from the top now and then to flush out those minerals.
Succulents love water, they just don't like a wet medium. Put them in pumice and use the wick system, and you can water them almost weekly and they will do great. Not all plants need soil
Not all plants need soil no however most plants or cacti do need nutrients and just using pumice isn't a good idea for that very reason, unless you plan on fertilising very often
I dunk all of mine and leave them under water in a big bowl until they stop bubbling. Some take longer than others. I use a moisture meter to make sure they are totally dry first and hold them down until they sink. They are thriving.
Is that how you keep that haworthia plump? Cause mine is alive and well and making all kinds of new leaves but it’s all deflated 😆 How often do you bathe something as small as those in this video?
Everyone that I know that likes plants I always tell them this well bottom watering is really great and it kills a fungi. Not an unwanted bugs and does really good for the plant. If you don’t water from the top of the plant every now and then there’s going to be excess mineral buildup and that’s not good so every now and then it’s good to water from the top but otherwise bottom watering is good.
so true, everytime I water from the top it doesn't actually absorb into some of my plants roots and just passes by them. I have noticed some of my succulents will still be very shriveled after being watered from the top. bottom watering is the best, I agree!!
I do both together. Water from the top until the bottom catch tray has a fair amount of water then let it sit for a few mins. That way the top is damp too
I bottom watered a poor forgotten Snake Plant yesterday that took over an hour to rehydrate because the soil was so compacted. I still top water most of the time. I can just tell at this point which ones need a good dunk.
You mean a small, round brown one? It's called LECA is a growing medium made from clay pellets that are heated until they expand. It's often used for hydroponics and indoor plants, as it provides good drainage, aeration, and helps prevent root rot by reducing overwatering. However, unlike soil, Leca is just a collection of clay balls and doesn't contain any nutrients so you'll need to add these nutrients to the water.
How long should the soil stay damp for after watering?? I am new to caring for these and lost my first one to rot from over-watering, so now I'm so nervous now T_T. I used the bottom water method (thank you!), and I have a pot that drains on the bottom, but the soil is still somewhat damp 2 days later. Is that bad?! Should the soil dry back out really quickly?? Should I try to dry out the soil more aggressively?? Thank you so much, hope I can be a better plant parent with this one!!!
You can use your finger to check the soil. If the soil feels dry and powdery when you stick your finger in up to the second knuckle, it's time to water your plant.
Hi. For beginners, we recommend that watering should be done once every 2 weeks at first, then observe your succulents’ reactions and adjust the watering schedule accordingly 😉
You know how to avoid overwatering any plant? Listen close, it’s very simple…. Have it in the correct growing media, and then water the heck out of it! If it’s in soil with the appropriate drainage, the excess will run off. (So you need drainage holes in the pots!). Water molecules have the right hydrogen bond, so between that and gravity, any excess water will leave the plants roots. Then wait for it to dry out again. Also, avoid hydrophobic media that takes hours of soaking to rehydrate like sphagnum moss. Which is unsustainable anyway. I use coconut mixed with perlite and pine fines or orchiata or preferably nutrapeat mulch
This is the best and it works and I agree with him. Top watering does not take care of complete capacity of the dirt. I hope that makes sense too lazy to redo it.
You method will quickly concentrate salt. Always water top down with good drainage. With succulents Don’t water until completely dry. Some succulents won’t tolerate any water when they are dormant.😊
You can use your finger to check the soil. If the soil feels dry and powdery when you stick your finger in up to the second knuckle, it's time to water your plant.
Hi! Thanks for the info but what if they are potted? I was gifted a beautiful succulent garden in a decorative pot. How do I water that correctly? It’s dying 😔
We have made a video "Cactus Care Guide" (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--R-rFj9Pmb8.html) which you can refer to for more information
I have to top water because lots of my succulents and cacti are in the ground. It’s my only option lol been in the ground for 3 years and they grow much faster that way. But you got to make sure they can handle your environment or you’ll loose your plants
How do you water the one at 0:08? If I see it cirrectly it doesnt have a drainage pot and is just sotting straight in there. Sonce I'm trying out a few funky decorative pots where standard drainage isn't an option I'm wondering what the best way to water the succulents in there is.
You can water succulents like normal who has time for this when you have 100’s of them? They actually love water when they’re dry just let them dry out you can always see signs too. If you only have a few or time I do suggest this method it’s just time consuming but does help the Millie bugs stay away because you don’t wet the leaves. I just have too many
For the beginner, we usually recommend that you water once every 2 weeks at first, then observe your succulents’ reactions and adjust the watering schedule accordingly 😉
Do not soak cacti too long. Their cells are like sponges & they'll absorb water until they burst. That's why/how most people kill them. Make sure that you let them totally dry out between waterings.
I must say every 2 weeks when we start to care for the new plants. But every type of succulents has its specific care guide, also the water requirement so we should observe them and then adjust the frequency following their condition 😉
