What does it mean to water the flowers thoroughly? What is the meaning of thoroughly watering the flowers?

But the appearance of being "completely dry" does not mean that the soil is completely dry from the inside out before you remember to water the plant. If such a watering method is adopted, it is likely too late to water.

This can easily lead to severe dehydration and root loss in the potted plants, and in severe cases, even cause plant death.

So, what exactly does it mean for the soil of potted plants and盆景 to be "completely dry"? What aspects should be considered when watering potted plants?

This is what many flower enthusiasts are concerned about! Based on my years of experience in flower cultivation, the appearance of the soil being "completely dry" in potted plants and盆景 mainly manifests in the following aspects.

First, in the high-temperature season of midsummer, water evaporates quickly, and the soil in the pot easily becomes completely dry. On sunny days, most potted plants should be watered thoroughly when the top layer of soil is dry.

Some potted flowers may need to be watered again in the evening if the soil is dry after being watered in the morning.

Otherwise, in the scorching summer sun, if the soil is dry and not watered enough, the roots will not absorb water, and the plants will wilt. In severe cases of water deficiency, the plants may even die from excessive dehydration.

This point needs special attention from flower enthusiasts in the summer. Remember: Do not wait until the pot is completely dry inside and out before watering, as it may be too late by then.

Second, during the dormant period of plants in winter, the soil should be slightly on the drier side.

Because when the cold winter arrives, the internal tissue activity of plants slows down, and combined with the low environmental temperature, the evaporation of water in potted plants decreases relatively, and the plants' demand for water also decreases significantly, so the soil should be slightly dry.

Otherwise, if the soil is too wet at this time, the roots will absorb less water, leading to hindered root respiration, the multiplication of anaerobic bacteria, and the plant's roots rotting due to waterlogging.

Third, "watering plants until completely soaked" does not mean "watering until it leaks out." If you frequently water potted plants until it leaks out, a large amount of nutrients will be lost with the water, leading to malnutrition in the plants, poor growth, and then attracting various diseases and pests.

Therefore, the soil should be "sometimes dry and sometimes wet," neither too dry for a long time nor always wet, but alternating between dry and wet.

The above information on the meaning of "watering plants until completely soaked" is provided for your comprehensive understanding and reference!