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Over Watering & Under Watering Houseplants! | Plant Watering
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Күн бұрынIn today's video I will be telling you about over watering & under watering your houseplants. I briefly talk about & show you what under water and over water symptoms your indoor plant may show! bottom watering plants is my preferred method to avoid most of the watering issues that can arise!
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@carson6082 3 жыл бұрын
you dont sound dumb at all. write down a lose outline and all of the notes you want to hit
@madisonturk5499 3 жыл бұрын
I feel like we’ve seen so much of harli recently!! I love it 😁😁
@tylerray9880 3 жыл бұрын
Always love seeing her face!
@theplanteshoppe133 3 жыл бұрын
Shared this with my mom who randomly waters by dumping the last bits of water bottles on plants 😅 she was struggling to keep plants alive for a while, so I think she was underwatering.
@The_Real_Foodie 2 жыл бұрын
No... Chances are she was probably overwatering...
@laurathorn5117 3 жыл бұрын
The pictures/ details about fungal infections is super helpful! I would also suggest a separate video about succulents/ cacti because the signs are similar but have some important differences too.
@debbielummus4637 3 жыл бұрын
Great idea. And different sansevieria ! I feel like some plants , if left too long without water, their roots get dry and don't absorb water. Instead, they rot!
@marytandra 3 жыл бұрын
I am a definite under waterer and even after 3 years I never realized small new growth could mean they were getting too dry in between watering! Super helpful 😊 also that pale yellow you’re wearing is YOUR COLOR BEBE 🔥
@angelahan8208 3 жыл бұрын
Same here. Most of my plants are underwatered
@marianne9691 3 жыл бұрын
Jup me too 😅
@PlantFriendDownTheStreet 3 жыл бұрын
Omg, I screeched laughing at “god given moisture meter”. This was a great video, just like all of yours. Loved it! I can’t figure out watering so I put all my plants into self watering or semi-hydro. And I oh balance my water. And use liquidirt. 👍🏻
@JTOwens89 3 жыл бұрын
I prefer to use my fingers or just feel the weight of the pot, especially if it's a lightweight plastic pot and not a heavy ceramic one. However, I have the exact moisture meter you featured in this video and I find it incredibly useful in certain scenarios. If the pot is densely overgrown and I can't easily get my finger into the soil or if it's a large deep pot and I need to know the moisture level deeper into the soil than my finger will allow then the moisture meter is great to use! If I'm slacking, most plants will tell me they're thirsty by wilting or drooping too. Great video, great tips!
@natalieramsdell3031 3 жыл бұрын
I would say the same, though I worry that I stress my plants out waiting for them to droop or wrinkle so that I don’t overwater them. I have a few Hoya in leca and honestly I think they’re happiest because I can’t screw it up. I also find the meter helpful for larger pots, otherwise I trust my finger. I’m working on noticing the weight as most of my plants I keep in nursery pots.
@JTOwens89 3 жыл бұрын
@@natalieramsdell3031 I agree, waiting too long for fear of overwatering has stressed some of my plants for sure. I've got more than a couple yellow leaves to show for it! 😄 I figure it's better to lose a leaf here and there to underwatering than rot and destroy the whole plant by overwatering.
@lindsayjayne2169 3 жыл бұрын
Harli, this was a great video!!🌱👏🏼🌿Super helpful and made complete sense. Try not to be so hard on yourself, you got this mama, you got this!💗
@carolinerushmore2975 3 жыл бұрын
That little music in the intro brings me so much serotonin🥰
@paulinawilliams9356 3 жыл бұрын
This is a very helpful video I just want to add if you have a small plant in a large pot it tends to get over watered cause there’s just to much dirt and it holds the moisture longer so be aware of that when repotting 🪴
@noahlipham6252 2 жыл бұрын
WE LOVE YOU! keep being you and STOP DOUBTING YOURSELF! You are f*ing amazing. No one would blame you if you need time away for your family! FAMILY FIRST!!!!!
@NaTyra6411 Жыл бұрын
Pick up the pot! I was definitely a chronic under waterer. There is so much stress on over watering being the number one killer of houseplants, I went in the opposite direction. I started seeing signs and mistook it for over watering. So I watered even less! I became a chronic under-waterer and didn't realize it! A big thing that helped me was picking up the pot! A dry pot is so much lighter, I can be confident the plant really needs water. People rarely talk about under watering. Because of that I think a lot of people are chronic under-waterer's without realizing it, and the symptoms from the plant are so similar. Thank you SO much for this video!
@imogenvanderhoeven654 3 жыл бұрын
I’d love a video on how to fix when you have under or over watered! Especially over watering, and how to fix it before it goes to root rot! (:
@mindydiaz9015 2 жыл бұрын
I am a heavy overwaterer I have given all my plants root rot at least once in its life. Copper fungicide is the only thing I found that works against it. When I notice the leaves turn black or grey I dig them out pull off every rotted root sprinkle copper on the roots put them in new soil and pull off the black and grey leaves. In 2 days they will be fine. I wish I could say I learned my lesson but I still overwater. But I'm happy I haven't lost any plants bc of it. Also I know cinnamon is also a mild fungicide so if you spinkle the roots with cinnamon that may work like copper. I think copper is stronger though. I use cinnamon on my seeds I outdoor and indoor garden. Cinnamon stops things like damping off which is caused my the same fungus as root rot.
@laurynhigdon8884 3 жыл бұрын
I am the same way! I just pay attention to my babies as I walk around and they tell me when they need a drink 💜 this works for me but not everyone ! Love this video
@Hello_Fuckers0 3 жыл бұрын
The only time I've smelled that rotting smell was from a mini phalaenopsis orchid I bought from a grocery store. It was planted in some kind of foam material that didn't look like it had ever been dryer than completely saturated. It's in bark now with the 3 roots that weren't totally rotted. It's in my plant icu grow tent recuperating I hope.
@SirenaSnallygaster 3 жыл бұрын
Feeling the weight of the pots is my go-to, except with my alocasias and ficus ginseng as i need to water them twice a week anyway. Succulents get a schedule because i really don't know if i watered them this june or june of 2018 😆
@tamib6222 3 жыл бұрын
We're talking about this and it is hard to explain but this at least gives you an idea of what to look for and give some really good examples! It's so helpful to be able to see yellow leaves that are floppy and droopy from overwatering are different from crispy yellow leaves that are underwatered. You're awesome!
@emmasplantz 3 жыл бұрын
this was so helpful!! I always have a hard time telling wether I overwater or underwater my plants.Thanks for this video
@kevinneibergall9420 3 жыл бұрын
Yes that was helpful. Don't worry about what your doing so much with your hands your so cute doing it. Keep up the good videos. But your right GG ht each plant will tell you in it own way what it needs. Have a great day!!
@OHear_Plants 3 жыл бұрын
You always say your videos aren’t helpful! They SO ARE!!! You are seriously my favorite planty KZfaqr!! Keep up the good work and quit second guessing yourself because your killin’ it girl! 🪴👍🏻👏🏻💯
@auroraleon935 Жыл бұрын
I hope your day got better! You did lovely, I thoroughly appreciated the depth you went into to help explain these things! I've gotten confused on how to tell in the past!
@princessmillim 3 жыл бұрын
You're my favorite plant channel. One of my favorite overall. I'm relatively new to your channel but have been bingeing your channel non stop. I didnt even particularly like house plants. Now I'm waiting for my Levoit humidifier to arrive😂😂
@kylajohnson4289 3 жыл бұрын
My go to plant guru 🤗 This video was amazing! I think I’ve overwatered my new baby pothos and she’s only down to a couple leaves with not many roots left. Fingers crossed she will be okay as I let her dry out 🤞🏼
@tallasianchick 3 жыл бұрын
me: *has moisture meter* my plants: *still dies because of cold San Francisco weather*
@whitneyhaynes2142 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! I see this could definitely help new plant parents for sure! 💙💙💙 great reminder. I find my plants do best when watered in the shower with the spray head so it cleans the leaves too! Honestly just watching your plants and using your finger for moisture level or feeling the weight of pot is how I was able to determine what they need.
@mathilda6763 3 жыл бұрын
I've got a plant-check day instead of a watering day. ☺ Every Saturday after breakfast I go grab a coffee and go through the house checking if the plants need water or if there is any visible pests/problems.
@shirleywilhelm1495 3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are always helpful. I have Hoyas in terracotta pots, small ones, grow in coco chips. Water in sink,add ebsom salts,egg powder, growin green granular fertilizer ( chicken poop). They get indirect light.
@chelsea9242 4 ай бұрын
This is by far the most helpful video I’ve watched! Thank you!!
@aysanbahari1480 3 жыл бұрын
Great tips! I learned them in a hard way by killing some of my favorite plants! 🌱
@acutelyalex8700 3 жыл бұрын
Re: you saying "this video is pointless" - it's just because it's "obvious" to you! For those of us with no or little experience this is helpful. I love how real you are though! I relate so much haha
@peenyisprettycool20 3 жыл бұрын
Are you reading my mind?! You are so on point with my life rn. Planty vibes are strong!
@mahonymcgrath4700 3 жыл бұрын
I feel ya. I'm nearly 40 and some days can't string a sentence together 🤷♀️ my brain is telling my mouth that it's letting me down 🤣 your video made sense and was super informative ❤
@LucidaStellar 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You were right about my plant being over watered, I took it out to let it dry and cut the dead squishy roots off
@jackiescharf6010 3 жыл бұрын
I definitely love any video you put out and will watch all and every one. I’d say my favorite style of video from you is more of the vlog style it just feels more personal and like we’re friends hangin out!
@katiemcbain4342 3 жыл бұрын
As an overwaterer, i really felt seen when you brought up the smell of a rotting plant 🤣🤣 i literally said “oh yeah,” out loud😮💨😮💨
@wandaowens4030 3 жыл бұрын
With your watering and fertilizing advice my indoor garden is thriving. Thankyou Harli🌿
@Rhaphidophile 3 жыл бұрын
Wish this video was uploaded 4 months ago when I was just getting started, but still super relevant today. Definitely needed this advice.
@susany6908 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I am slowly transitioning my plants out of soil. I am really liking leca and pon. I find it helpful to see roots
@krystamoore8145 2 жыл бұрын
A video about watering a plant that is homed in a pot without drainage would be amazing!
@myra2323 3 жыл бұрын
I never comment on KZfaq but I had to comment because you remind me so much of myself lol I feel like nothing I say ever makes sense but it’s actually SO HELPFUL! Grateful you made this video!
@BruhBruh-do5cq 2 жыл бұрын
A lot of help.. I always am afraid I’m either over watering or under watering and that I’m going to kill my plants. These lists will definitely help me out … lol
@jenniferhorton3145 2 жыл бұрын
I am definitely having signs of under watering! I have under watered so much that leaves closest to the roots r completely yellow but still hard and have structure. But my pothos and my peps r definitely the two species I have the most issues with under watering ... I am so worried bout over watering that I under water far far to much!! Summer time I have a great sweet spot, but come winter, I worry more and definitely under water badly! Lol
@sammem1 2 жыл бұрын
This was super helpful! My plants still might die but I’m trying to be better. I have a set check my plants day. I work 12 hour shifts and take classes so my weeks blur together. I walk around sundays just to check if they need water but if I notice someone is dry, I’ll water right then and there.
@jaiideeey 3 жыл бұрын
Love this kind of content! I wouldn’t consider myself a beginner plant parent but these refresher videos are still so helpful 💚
@fungilicious_fern 3 жыл бұрын
This is a great video!! I wish I had known some of these tips when I first started keeping houseplants but this will be great for any beginners that stumble onto it :)
@helenortanez5166 3 жыл бұрын
The images you added of each point you added was so so helpful!
@kaoru9403 3 жыл бұрын
I’m from Japan. I really enjoy watching your videos.They really help me to take care of my plants. Thank you so much.
@Gleeky4ever 3 жыл бұрын
I wish I had this video when I started my plant journey
@auroraleon935 Жыл бұрын
Your video was super helpful for me! Thank uou for going into the detail that you did, it really helped with having things make more sense!
@gayleghiotto8818 3 жыл бұрын
I have always wondered about amount of watering versus frequency. You helped clarify that for me, so yes, this video was definitely helpful!
@orangeheart9399 3 жыл бұрын
Pictures of signs were v helpful. Thanks Harli
@juliezackrison3255 3 жыл бұрын
You definitely made sense, and it really IS so situational. People just need to get to know each plant they own, do their homework and learn as they go!! We ALL started out not knowing much, it's all trial and error!!
@lisawagner6076 3 жыл бұрын
This video was very helpful for me! Right from the get-go with "over watering is the frequency of watering, NOT the amount"!! I did not know that. And also the brown with yellow halo was over watering. I have this on my plants but was unsure of which it was.
@TTX420 3 жыл бұрын
Harli, you are so helpful!!! If I ever have a plant problem, I go to your channel or socials for advice first lol. Your sense of humor, personality & copious amounts of knowledge are all amazing 💚
@otisschroeder9790 3 жыл бұрын
You’re good! If anything, you’re keeping it real which I appreciate:)
@karenb136 3 жыл бұрын
It was helpful. According to your picture of the plant with white fungus on the soil, that is on some of mine. Need to repot I guess 😢 and water from bottom. Thanks.
@allolobophorus 3 жыл бұрын
Fungi are unfortunately very misunderstood. They can be very beneficial by building symbiotic relationship with the plants, supplying them with nutrients in return for sugars. Check out mycorrhizal fungi for houseplants!
@zombiekate 3 жыл бұрын
This vid is perfect for me to send to my friend who's new to houseplants, thank you! I've also been struggling to explain all this to her and I've been meaning to send her your way for a while! Thanks again Harli!
@alixestamatogiannaki 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly the kind of content I need!!!! Thanks
@SaraMHouse 3 жыл бұрын
I do the same! And I agree it is so hard to describe i get the same when I get asked about watering plants but you did a great job and explained it better than I ever have. Basically, just observe your plants every day and get to know them on a deep level, it is a trial and error, learn as you go thing. if some plants die during the process buy it again, you will learn from your errors and the new one will be happier.
@greta5499 3 ай бұрын
Very helpful video. Thanks for sharing your methods.
@something.about.plants2495 3 жыл бұрын
Haha so true, it’s difficult to put into words how to know when your plant needs water…the signs can be confusing and hard to describe. I think you did great though! This video will be super helpful!
@nicholecaldwell3903 3 жыл бұрын
I’m picking up what you’re puttin down Harli G dizzle! 😉
@jannafolsom1069 3 жыл бұрын
Also. Great video! I've an old school plant killer. Aka chronic overwaterer. You single handedly saved the lives of my Firesticks and Silvery Ann. So. Ya. Just the video this morning reminded me that I left them sitting in water yesterday 🙃 thank you Harli.
@deborahevangelista879 3 жыл бұрын
I love my very basic moisture meter.
@XoxoPlantGirl 3 жыл бұрын
I use to be a bigggg over waterer with my babies but I learned my lesson lol. Now I just love from a distance and they are doing great 😌
@alexisdelgadillo4514 3 жыл бұрын
Loved this video! I needed this. Thank you 😊
@SuperUsername147 3 жыл бұрын
I definitely tend to underwater, a habit I picked up because I was so afraid of overwatering. I find I get the same symptoms of underwatering if my plant is root-bound. Especially with my rhaphidophora tetrasperma and my golden pothos (or basically anything that grows roots prolifically).
@meggieplants 3 жыл бұрын
Good video and Totally makes sense! Water as needed 😅
@rhondafisher72 3 жыл бұрын
I use the meter a lot, but the finger test works to if smaller planters. LOL I understood everything you said. thank you.
@emilysarnacki1655 3 жыл бұрын
The overwatered smell is so real. I bought a thaumatophyllum from Dillion’s and it was doing fine at first but after a week my entire plant room smelled like sour-ish dirt. I checked the plant and bottom leaves were brown and mushy. Turns out the plant was stuck inside two different gallon nursery pots so it wasn’t able to drain and was just sitting in stale water 🥲
@NoticeMeSenpaiii 3 жыл бұрын
This is super helpful! I had a heck of a time telling the difference when I started with house plants.
@lauriesimpson32 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this video. It is a good help specially for new plant parents
@KB-hs7vh 3 жыл бұрын
God given moisture meter 🤣 Loved this video! Thanks Harli 😊
@Lina_Pina 3 жыл бұрын
This is extremely helpful. Thanks!
@VickyHafler 3 жыл бұрын
I write down when I water my family “families” Sansevieria, hoya, Pothos. That way I know the last time they were watered.
@yvonneuriarte2429 3 жыл бұрын
I'm trying to keep a log as well for when I water my plants.... It really helps me with my succulents & Cacti
@marianwolff8322 3 жыл бұрын
I do have a set watering schedule, but also look at my plants all the time and top up if needed. Because I bottom water, I tend to find when you do the finger test- if the soil feels dry, leave your finger in a little while. This is because it can take a while for the moisture to reach your finger. Clear pots help, as you can physically see the water line in the soil. Pot weight is also helpful. BTW I only have about 50 ish plants, so this is easier for me than for someone with a massive collection. Thanks for the video
@lindaschneidewind8164 3 жыл бұрын
I found it very informative Harli. I'm a newbie so find these type of video great!
@glendacox6540 3 жыл бұрын
Lotsa lotsa help! Thank you.
@samramsey1142 3 жыл бұрын
I think this is the best over and underwater video I've seen ❤️
@laurenbrad1190 2 жыл бұрын
Love your videos! I just got really into plants. I have currently 13 days plants. You should do a video on A BASIC 101 on what to do in terms of repotting, type of soil you should use, etc
@happyfree23 3 жыл бұрын
Bottom watering for the win!
@carlilsemccombs9597 2 жыл бұрын
I put teabags on my watering jug and put the used teabags in the soil as pest deterrent it adds acids and vitamins and minerals to the soil.
@SarahEsmaeWolfe 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! 🙏 I found out when I asked for help in a Facebook group that I've been over watering some of my plants. And from this video now I think most of them are overwatered 🙈
@arisaywhaaa 3 жыл бұрын
Helpful for sure! Thanks!
@NewUkeNewYork 3 жыл бұрын
Great topic. I was overwatering, in part because I use an app to remind me to water everything (I have too many to check them every day) and it was too simplistic about watering recommendations. Now I am pretty strict about checking first and “snoozing” the watering suggestion on the app when they don’t need it. I use the moisture meter as well as my finger, to give me the confidence to water less. Aerating the soil has helped, too because of the density problem you mentioned. I’ve also had plants that get overwatered as they outgrow their pots - I guess because the extra roots sort of jam up the soil and trap the water.
@lenaleven7191 3 жыл бұрын
You cutie! 🥰😁 It was definitely helpful for beginners! I would add to feel the weight of the pot, then you should know if it needs water or not :) at least as an additional indicator
@juliamoore5611 3 жыл бұрын
I loved this video! It was good information. A select few of my plants are showing these signs and it will help me out. I love seeing these kinds of videos.
@cathanina1 3 жыл бұрын
I think I'm more on the underwatering side because I'm so afraid of overwatering haha! I usually judge if a plants needs water by feeling the soil and lifting the pot to feel the weight. Thank you for showing the picture of the fungal ifnection I think I need to look into that... My monstera adansonii has some of those spots 😅
@karlabautista5060 3 жыл бұрын
actually very helpful! thank you!! 🙂
@maggieburnz 3 жыл бұрын
very helpful Harli xxxx
@emilynyman1355 3 жыл бұрын
I found this very helpful! I have recently been trying to figure out what is going on with some of my plants and this answered a lot of questions for me!
@marsha6844 3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video! This is a topic we all struggle with at some point as we are learning how to care for our plants. Please do a video on caring for bacterial / fungal infections. I have struggled with brown spot and lost a bunch of plants. Also helpful to address would be ways to prevent brown spot other than watering less. Love your videos. :-)
@VerbalOne 3 жыл бұрын
Hope all is great with you and your lovely family and plants! May I say I miss seeing you a little less planned and natural in your home-- but totally understand as you all preparing for new baby and a growing toddler! So loved this video!
@mommaalt 3 жыл бұрын
Bottom watering is so much easier! 🌱
@annette1884 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I needed
@Nina-zv5cg 3 жыл бұрын
Love the authenticity of your videos, I also feel like I'm making no sense sometimes lol, so I can relate😂 definitely did learn that I'm probably on the very edge of overwatering, like a hovering soccer mom 🙈
@eleanormcneal516 3 жыл бұрын
This was definitely helpful. I learned so much from this video. Please keep advising us.
@lilwigglesandleaves 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! you did very well!
@rickienickell881 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you you helped me out a lot I really like your videos
@allisonleak6932 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve found that my moisture meter doesn’t work super well with chunky substrates so I tend to just use my finger or go by what the plant looks like along with the weight of the pot!
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