Plants need water — but they also need air around their roots. When soil stays wet for too long, roots rot and the plant can’t absorb water anymore.
Signs of overwatering:
• Yellow leaves
• Mushy stems
• Soil that stays wet for days
• A droopy plant even though the soil is wet
What to do instead:
Stick your finger into the soil about 2 inches deep. If it still feels moist, don’t water yet.
Most houseplants prefer to dry slightly between waterings, since the sun is much more tame indoors.
Pro-Tip : Use the Right Size Watering Can
Using a small watering can for small plants can make watering much easier to control.
Large watering cans tend to pour a lot of water very quickly,
A smaller watering can allows water to be added slowly and more precisely, even help soil not flood mess all over.
