How to water your houseplants correctly is the most commonly asked question we get at flower shows.
Remember not to overwater! And each plant is an individual.
(A) Wait until the top centimeter of compost is dry and then the simplest way to water is from above. Just not too much!
(B) An alternative way of watering is to briefly sit your plant in water. However, remember to remove it after a couple of minutes and let it drain. For larger plants, a slightly longer time may be necessary.
(C) An efficient solution for preventing overwatering in established plants is through the use of a self-watering trays. As someone who is away at flower shows all the time, I personally rely on this method for my own houseplants. It is a convenient option, especially when you are out of town.
A similar technique is wick watering where you use capillary or string wicks for watering houseplants. Capillary irrigation involves a self watering wick that is placed in a water reservoir next to a plant, and allows the water to be drawn up into the compost.
I always recommend giving plants water when they require it, rather than following a set schedule
