How often do indoor houseplants need to be watered?

Question

I have small ivy and fern potted plants in my kitchen...how often do I need to water them?

Answer 1

It's scary how much water everyone thinks plants need. Really, they need to be watered when the surface is slightly dry to the touch. Ivy can go longer without water, but if they are in really small pots the soil can dry out in a day. I always say to err on the dry side, but don't forget to water at all. You have to observe the plant for a short time to see how fast the soil dries and how long a certain amount of water keeps the soil moist. If you always water so the soil is thoroughly moistened and allow the soil to dry out slightly the vast majority of tropical plants will thrive.

Answer 2

During the winter I water my plants less I often stick a finger in the dirt to see how wet the dirt feels and then I water accordingly, the ivy plant probably needs to be water when the dirt is a little moist and the fern too but the fern needs to be misted a few times during the weeks maybe put it in the bathroom when you are showering or get a spray bottle to mist it,during the summer you need to water a lot more.

Answer 3

I have two of those dish gardens, one in my kitchen and one in my family room. I've had both for four years. Both get indirect light from the window. I never turn them. I water once a week. I keep a pitcher of water for my plants. Chlorine from tap water isn't good for them so I run the water into the pitcher and let it sit overnight. That way the chlorine leeches out. Then I use a turkey baster to water the planters. I can get it down in between the plants and get the water at their roots that way. I have a Dragon Plant and a Croton that I transplanted from dish gardens 20 years ago and an enormous Pothos vine that is the lone survivor in another pot I received about 10 years ago.

Answer 4

2 days

Answer 5

honestly, it depends on the plant.
But, most plant should be watered about 1/3 cups of water every 2 days

how much water you give a plant also may vary from how big the pot is, and how much soil you
have in it.

Answer 6

Good question... I guess it depends on the plant, more than anything else, as well as where you put them, if it's sunny, dry, humid, etc.... Better look up the care of the different plants you have for more info.....

Answer 7

I think you should look up the type of plants you have and read a bit about their care.

Answer 8

Every morning once a day./

Answer 9

Once a day is sufficient.

Answer 10

once a week