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Calculated Shard: 150 (from laksa130)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa150.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.thesill.com/blogs/plants-101/drink-up\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.thesill.com/blogs/plants-101/drink-up\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.thesill.com\/blogs\/plants-101\/drink-up","crawl_time":1775554377,"first_indexed_time":1580328367,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,thesill!www,\/blogs\/plants-101\/drink-up s443","src_root_hash":"8210715714271489350","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"How Often And How Much You Should Water Houseplants - The Sill","meta_descriptions":["Watering your houseplants is a no-brainer, but how often to water, how much water to use, and when to do it can be more tricky. Luckily, we're here to help. Check out our top tips and tricks on watering for optimum plant health."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Plants 101\nWater is amazing. Made up of hydrogen and oxygen, it's literally responsible for all life on Earth. Watering your plant is a no brainer, but how much and how often can be more tricky to tell. Luckily, we have a few ideas on watering for optimum plant health.\nWater is amazing. Made up of hydrogen and oxygen, it’s literally responsible for all life on Earth. Watering your plant is a no-brainer, but how much and how often can be more tricky to tell. Luckily, we have a few ideas on watering for optimum plant health. \nWhat does watering my plants do?\nWater provides structural support, cools your plant down, and moves minerals to all the right places.\nThink of plant cells as water balloons. When they are filled with water, they become stiff, and your plant stands upright.\nWhen there is a lack of water, the cells deflate, and the plant looks wilted—a clear sign your plant needs more water if paired with dry potting mix.\nPlants also produce cellulose that help them keep their shape, but water pressure (water flowing through the plant) helps plants gain and retain their shape better than cellulose alone.\nWhen you water your plant, an invisible process called transpiration occurs. The sun evaporates water from the leaves through their stomatal pores, causing water loss in the leaf. That’s great, because available water will go where it’s needed most. Ideally, the water is pulled up from the roots, but if roots are dry, water is taken from the leaves themselves. \nHow often should I water my plants?\nMuch like different plants need varying amounts of light, different plants need varying amounts of water.\nTo get a sense of how much water your plants might need, think of your \nhouseplants’ natural environments\n: are they hot and dry, or rainy and tropical? \nDesert-natives like\nsucculents\nlike to stay dry and will benefit from less frequent waterings. Succulents come from hot arid environments, prefer to be watered less frequently than plants from tropical habitats, and have a physical characteristic that relates to their moisture-storing capacity. For example: fleshy leaves, thick stems, or rhizomes. Some have shallow root systems, indicative of growing in places where rain is infrequent and rarely enough to soak deep into the ground. When you water succulent plants make sure their potting mix dries out completely afterward and wait a few weeks before watering again. \nUnlike succulent plants, tropical plants like the\nMonstera deliciosa\nor\nBird's Nest Fern\nare used to frequent rain showers in their natural environments. They did not adapt succulent characteristics to store water and tolerate drought. These leafy plants will thrive with more frequent waterings, about once a week or so.  \nHow much should I water my plants? \nIn addition to the variety of plant, the size will also determine how much water it needs.\nPotting soil is like a sponge. In smaller pots with less soil, the soil will dry out faster than in larger pots with lots of soil\n. If you have two of the same plant and one is larger than other, one will need water more often than the other. \nHow to Water \nCheck your potting soil to determine if it is dry. Most plants benefit from drying out completely between waterings; some moisture-loving plants like ferns can be watered again when the soil is mostly dry. \nIf the soil is dry, fill a watering can or vessel with room temperature water. Some plants can be sensitive to tap water; try leaving your water out overnight before watering. \nWater the potting mix evenly around the plant. You want to saturate the soil but not create mud. Avoid splashing water onto your plant's foliage, which could cause fungal or bacterial spots. (Unless, of course, your plant is an\nepiphyte without soil\n.) \nWater up to ⅓-\n¼\n of the volume of your planter. For\nplanters without a drainage hole\n, be especially mindful of how much water you're using. For planters with a drainage hole, water until you see excess water drain out of the bottom of the planter.\nYou can let the water sit in the saucer or cache pot for 15-30 minutes, allowing the plant's roots to soak more up, then discard it.  \nShould I set a watering schedule? \nWe’re inclined to ‘stay hydrated’ but plants can drown if they are flooded with too much water. \nThat’s what we call overwatering. \nIf potting soil is left too wet for too long, your plant can start drooping leaves or get root rot. On the other hand, if your plant’s soil is consistently too dry, you’re likely underwatering.\nSo what should you do?\n \nBe flexible in your plant care habits. Don't stick to strict schedule—watering on exactly the same day every week may do more harm than good.\nUse that day to check in on your plants instead, watering only those that need it. \nPro tip: It is easier to add water to potting soil than to subtract it. If you're worried you might overwater your plants, err on the side of underwatering instead. \nDo the seasons impact how much water my plants need? \nThe seasonal changes outside impact your plants' growth inside. During the\nsummer growing season\n, the sun is stronger and out longer. Most houseplants, including succulents, will benefit from more frequent waterings. Succulents—that happily went a month without water while\nsemi-dormant in the winter\n t\nhanks to shorter days with less light\n—might need to be watered every week come summer. While tropical plants might need water twice a week, compared to every 1–2 weeks in winter.  \nWhat else should I know about watering houseplants? \nThere are some golden rules to keep in mind for watering your plants: \nMost houseplants prefer warm or tepid water\nover cold water, which can shock your plant. Warm water absorbs into soil best. \nSome houseplants are sensitive to tap water.\nLet water sit overnight for chlorine to dissipate before using. \nPlants in large planters dry out more slowly\nthan plants in small planters because of the volume of potting soil. \nTry not to splash water onto your plant’s leaves\nwhen watering.\nFun fact: Most tropical plants have waxy leaves because the rainfall in their natural environment, the rainforest, can be excessive. 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Made up of hydrogen and oxygen, it's literally responsible for all life on Earth. Watering your plant is a no brainer, but how much and how often can be more tricky to tell. Luckily, we have a few ideas on watering for optimum plant health.\n\n[Back to Blog](https:\/\/www.thesill.com\/pages\/plant-care-articles)\n\nShare this Article\n\n![How Often & How Much You Should Water Houseplants](https:\/\/www.thesill.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/stills_playbutton_watering.jpg?v=1558014210&width=1100)\n\n###### Water is amazing. Made up of hydrogen and oxygen, it’s literally responsible for all life on Earth. Watering your plant is a no-brainer, but how much and how often can be more tricky to tell. Luckily, we have a few ideas on watering for optimum plant health.\n##### What does watering my plants do?\nWater provides structural support, cools your plant down, and moves minerals to all the right places.\n\nThink of plant cells as water balloons. When they are filled with water, they become stiff, and your plant stands upright. **When there is a lack of water, the cells deflate, and the plant looks wilted—a clear sign your plant needs more water if paired with dry potting mix.** Plants also produce cellulose that help them keep their shape, but water pressure (water flowing through the plant) helps plants gain and retain their shape better than cellulose alone.\n\nWhen you water your plant, an invisible process called transpiration occurs. The sun evaporates water from the leaves through their stomatal pores, causing water loss in the leaf. That’s great, because available water will go where it’s needed most. Ideally, the water is pulled up from the roots, but if roots are dry, water is taken from the leaves themselves.\n\n##### How often should I water my plants?\nMuch like different plants need varying amounts of light, different plants need varying amounts of water. **To get a sense of how much water your plants might need, think of your [houseplants’ natural environments](https:\/\/www.thesill.com\/blogs\/the-basics\/eligible-environments \"How to Find the Right Space For Your Indoor House Plant\"): are they hot and dry, or rainy and tropical?**\n\nDesert-natives like [succulents](https:\/\/www.thesill.com\/collections\/succulents \"Succulents Houseplants for Sale Easy Indoor Plants Minimal Care\") like to stay dry and will benefit from less frequent waterings. Succulents come from hot arid environments, prefer to be watered less frequently than plants from tropical habitats, and have a physical characteristic that relates to their moisture-storing capacity. For example: fleshy leaves, thick stems, or rhizomes. Some have shallow root systems, indicative of growing in places where rain is infrequent and rarely enough to soak deep into the ground. When you water succulent plants make sure their potting mix dries out completely afterward and wait a few weeks before watering again.\n\nUnlike succulent plants, tropical plants like the [*Monstera deliciosa*](https:\/\/www.thesill.com\/products\/monstera-deliciosa \"monstera deliciosa easy indoor plants houseplants tropical big plant\") or [Bird's Nest Fern](https:\/\/www.thesill.com\/products\/birds-nest-fern \"Birds Nest Fern for Sale Easy Indoor Low Light Houseplants Plants\") are used to frequent rain showers in their natural environments. They did not adapt succulent characteristics to store water and tolerate drought. These leafy plants will thrive with more frequent waterings, about once a week or so.\n\n##### How much should I water my plants?\nIn addition to the variety of plant, the size will also determine how much water it needs. **Potting soil is like a sponge. In smaller pots with less soil, the soil will dry out faster than in larger pots with lots of soil**. If you have two of the same plant and one is larger than other, one will need water more often than the other.\n\n**How to Water**\n\n1. 1. Check your potting soil to determine if it is dry. Most plants benefit from drying out completely between waterings; some moisture-loving plants like ferns can be watered again when the soil is mostly dry.\n   2. If the soil is dry, fill a watering can or vessel with room temperature water. Some plants can be sensitive to tap water; try leaving your water out overnight before watering.\n   3. Water the potting mix evenly around the plant. You want to saturate the soil but not create mud. Avoid splashing water onto your plant's foliage, which could cause fungal or bacterial spots. (Unless, of course, your plant is an [epiphyte without soil](https:\/\/www.thesill.com\/blogs\/plants-101\/plants-101-epiphytes-and-air-plants \"All About Epiphytes and Air Plants Easy Indoor Plants No Dirt\").)\n   4. **Water up to ⅓-****¼ of the volume of your planter. For [planters without a drainage hole](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=F92ubM94n54 \"Understanding Drainage Holes for Houseplant Planters Pots with The Sill\"), be especially mindful of how much water you're using. For planters with a drainage hole, water until you see excess water drain out of the bottom of the planter.** You can let the water sit in the saucer or cache pot for 15-30 minutes, allowing the plant's roots to soak more up, then discard it.\n##### Should I set a watering schedule?\nWe’re inclined to ‘stay hydrated’ but plants can drown if they are flooded with too much water. That’s what we call overwatering. If potting soil is left too wet for too long, your plant can start drooping leaves or get root rot. On the other hand, if your plant’s soil is consistently too dry, you’re likely underwatering.\n\nSo what should you do? Be flexible in your plant care habits. Don't stick to strict schedule—watering on exactly the same day every week may do more harm than good. **Use that day to check in on your plants instead, watering only those that need it.**\n\n*Pro tip: It is easier to add water to potting soil than to subtract it. If you're worried you might overwater your plants, err on the side of underwatering instead.*\n\n##### Do the seasons impact how much water my plants need?\nThe seasonal changes outside impact your plants' growth inside. During the [summer growing season](https:\/\/www.thesill.com\/blogs\/seasonal\/seasonal-care-summer \"Five Summer Plant Care Tips and Tricks for Houseplants Indoor Plants\"), the sun is stronger and out longer. Most houseplants, including succulents, will benefit from more frequent waterings. Succulents—that happily went a month without water while [semi-dormant in the winter](https:\/\/www.thesill.com\/blogs\/plants-101\/seasonal-care-winter \"How to Care for Your Houseplants in Winter Seasonal Plant Care Tips\") thanks to shorter days with less light—might need to be watered every week come summer. While tropical plants might need water twice a week, compared to every 1–2 weeks in winter.\n\n##### What else should I know about watering houseplants?\nThere are some golden rules to keep in mind for watering your plants:\n\n1. **Most houseplants prefer warm or tepid water** over cold water, which can shock your plant. 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Made up of hydrogen and oxygen, it's literally responsible for all life on Earth. Watering your plant is a no brainer, but how much and how often can be more tricky to tell. Luckily, we have a few ideas on watering for optimum plant health.\n\n![How Often & How Much You Should Water Houseplants](https:\/\/www.thesill.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/stills_playbutton_watering.jpg?v=1558014210&width=1100)\n\n###### Water is amazing. Made up of hydrogen and oxygen, it’s literally responsible for all life on Earth. Watering your plant is a no-brainer, but how much and how often can be more tricky to tell. Luckily, we have a few ideas on watering for optimum plant health.\n##### What does watering my plants do?\nWater provides structural support, cools your plant down, and moves minerals to all the right places.\n\nThink of plant cells as water balloons. When they are filled with water, they become stiff, and your plant stands upright. **When there is a lack of water, the cells deflate, and the plant looks wilted—a clear sign your plant needs more water if paired with dry potting mix.** Plants also produce cellulose that help them keep their shape, but water pressure (water flowing through the plant) helps plants gain and retain their shape better than cellulose alone.\n\nWhen you water your plant, an invisible process called transpiration occurs. The sun evaporates water from the leaves through their stomatal pores, causing water loss in the leaf. That’s great, because available water will go where it’s needed most. Ideally, the water is pulled up from the roots, but if roots are dry, water is taken from the leaves themselves.\n\n##### How often should I water my plants?\nMuch like different plants need varying amounts of light, different plants need varying amounts of water. **To get a sense of how much water your plants might need, think of your [houseplants’ natural environments](https:\/\/www.thesill.com\/blogs\/the-basics\/eligible-environments \"How to Find the Right Space For Your Indoor House Plant\"): are they hot and dry, or rainy and tropical?**\n\nDesert-natives like [succulents](https:\/\/www.thesill.com\/collections\/succulents \"Succulents Houseplants for Sale Easy Indoor Plants Minimal Care\") like to stay dry and will benefit from less frequent waterings. Succulents come from hot arid environments, prefer to be watered less frequently than plants from tropical habitats, and have a physical characteristic that relates to their moisture-storing capacity. For example: fleshy leaves, thick stems, or rhizomes. Some have shallow root systems, indicative of growing in places where rain is infrequent and rarely enough to soak deep into the ground. When you water succulent plants make sure their potting mix dries out completely afterward and wait a few weeks before watering again.\n\nUnlike succulent plants, tropical plants like the [*Monstera deliciosa*](https:\/\/www.thesill.com\/products\/monstera-deliciosa \"monstera deliciosa easy indoor plants houseplants tropical big plant\") or [Bird's Nest Fern](https:\/\/www.thesill.com\/products\/birds-nest-fern \"Birds Nest Fern for Sale Easy Indoor Low Light Houseplants Plants\") are used to frequent rain showers in their natural environments. They did not adapt succulent characteristics to store water and tolerate drought. These leafy plants will thrive with more frequent waterings, about once a week or so.\n\n##### How much should I water my plants?\nIn addition to the variety of plant, the size will also determine how much water it needs. **Potting soil is like a sponge. In smaller pots with less soil, the soil will dry out faster than in larger pots with lots of soil**. If you have two of the same plant and one is larger than other, one will need water more often than the other.\n\n**How to Water**\n\n1. 1. Check your potting soil to determine if it is dry. Most plants benefit from drying out completely between waterings; some moisture-loving plants like ferns can be watered again when the soil is mostly dry.\n   2. If the soil is dry, fill a watering can or vessel with room temperature water. Some plants can be sensitive to tap water; try leaving your water out overnight before watering.\n   3. Water the potting mix evenly around the plant. You want to saturate the soil but not create mud. Avoid splashing water onto your plant's foliage, which could cause fungal or bacterial spots. (Unless, of course, your plant is an [epiphyte without soil](https:\/\/www.thesill.com\/blogs\/plants-101\/plants-101-epiphytes-and-air-plants \"All About Epiphytes and Air Plants Easy Indoor Plants No Dirt\").)\n   4. **Water up to ⅓-****¼ of the volume of your planter. For [planters without a drainage hole](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=F92ubM94n54 \"Understanding Drainage Holes for Houseplant Planters Pots with The Sill\"), be especially mindful of how much water you're using. For planters with a drainage hole, water until you see excess water drain out of the bottom of the planter.** You can let the water sit in the saucer or cache pot for 15-30 minutes, allowing the plant's roots to soak more up, then discard it.\n##### Should I set a watering schedule?\nWe’re inclined to ‘stay hydrated’ but plants can drown if they are flooded with too much water. That’s what we call overwatering. If potting soil is left too wet for too long, your plant can start drooping leaves or get root rot. On the other hand, if your plant’s soil is consistently too dry, you’re likely underwatering.\n\nSo what should you do? Be flexible in your plant care habits. Don't stick to strict schedule—watering on exactly the same day every week may do more harm than good. **Use that day to check in on your plants instead, watering only those that need it.**\n\n*Pro tip: It is easier to add water to potting soil than to subtract it. If you're worried you might overwater your plants, err on the side of underwatering instead.*\n\n##### Do the seasons impact how much water my plants need?\nThe seasonal changes outside impact your plants' growth inside. During the [summer growing season](https:\/\/www.thesill.com\/blogs\/seasonal\/seasonal-care-summer \"Five Summer Plant Care Tips and Tricks for Houseplants Indoor Plants\"), the sun is stronger and out longer. Most houseplants, including succulents, will benefit from more frequent waterings. Succulents—that happily went a month without water while [semi-dormant in the winter](https:\/\/www.thesill.com\/blogs\/plants-101\/seasonal-care-winter \"How to Care for Your Houseplants in Winter Seasonal Plant Care Tips\") thanks to shorter days with less light—might need to be watered every week come summer. While tropical plants might need water twice a week, compared to every 1–2 weeks in winter.\n\n##### What else should I know about watering houseplants?\nThere are some golden rules to keep in mind for watering your plants:\n\n1. **Most houseplants prefer warm or tepid water** over cold water, which can shock your plant. Warm water absorbs into soil best.\n2. **Some houseplants are sensitive to tap water.** Let water sit overnight for chlorine to dissipate before using.\n3. **Plants in large planters dry out more slowly** than plants in small planters because of the volume of potting soil.\n4. **Try not to splash water onto your plant’s leaves** when watering. *Fun fact: Most tropical plants have waxy leaves because the rainfall in their natural environment, the rainforest, can be excessive. 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Boilerpipe Text	Plants 101 Water is amazing. Made up of hydrogen and oxygen, it's literally responsible for all life on Earth. Watering your plant is a no brainer, but how much and how often can be more tricky to tell. Luckily, we have a few ideas on watering for optimum plant health. Water is amazing. Made up of hydrogen and oxygen, it’s literally responsible for all life on Earth. Watering your plant is a no-brainer, but how much and how often can be more tricky to tell. Luckily, we have a few ideas on watering for optimum plant health. What does watering my plants do? Water provides structural support, cools your plant down, and moves minerals to all the right places. Think of plant cells as water balloons. When they are filled with water, they become stiff, and your plant stands upright. When there is a lack of water, the cells deflate, and the plant looks wilted—a clear sign your plant needs more water if paired with dry potting mix. Plants also produce cellulose that help them keep their shape, but water pressure (water flowing through the plant) helps plants gain and retain their shape better than cellulose alone. When you water your plant, an invisible process called transpiration occurs. The sun evaporates water from the leaves through their stomatal pores, causing water loss in the leaf. That’s great, because available water will go where it’s needed most. Ideally, the water is pulled up from the roots, but if roots are dry, water is taken from the leaves themselves. How often should I water my plants? Much like different plants need varying amounts of light, different plants need varying amounts of water. To get a sense of how much water your plants might need, think of your houseplants’ natural environments : are they hot and dry, or rainy and tropical? Desert-natives like succulents like to stay dry and will benefit from less frequent waterings. Succulents come from hot arid environments, prefer to be watered less frequently than plants from tropical habitats, and have a physical characteristic that relates to their moisture-storing capacity. For example: fleshy leaves, thick stems, or rhizomes. Some have shallow root systems, indicative of growing in places where rain is infrequent and rarely enough to soak deep into the ground. When you water succulent plants make sure their potting mix dries out completely afterward and wait a few weeks before watering again. Unlike succulent plants, tropical plants like the Monstera deliciosa or Bird's Nest Fern are used to frequent rain showers in their natural environments. They did not adapt succulent characteristics to store water and tolerate drought. These leafy plants will thrive with more frequent waterings, about once a week or so. How much should I water my plants? In addition to the variety of plant, the size will also determine how much water it needs. Potting soil is like a sponge. In smaller pots with less soil, the soil will dry out faster than in larger pots with lots of soil . If you have two of the same plant and one is larger than other, one will need water more often than the other. How to Water Check your potting soil to determine if it is dry. Most plants benefit from drying out completely between waterings; some moisture-loving plants like ferns can be watered again when the soil is mostly dry. If the soil is dry, fill a watering can or vessel with room temperature water. Some plants can be sensitive to tap water; try leaving your water out overnight before watering. Water the potting mix evenly around the plant. You want to saturate the soil but not create mud. Avoid splashing water onto your plant's foliage, which could cause fungal or bacterial spots. (Unless, of course, your plant is an epiphyte without soil .) Water up to ⅓- ¼ of the volume of your planter. For planters without a drainage hole , be especially mindful of how much water you're using. For planters with a drainage hole, water until you see excess water drain out of the bottom of the planter. You can let the water sit in the saucer or cache pot for 15-30 minutes, allowing the plant's roots to soak more up, then discard it. Should I set a watering schedule? We’re inclined to ‘stay hydrated’ but plants can drown if they are flooded with too much water. That’s what we call overwatering. If potting soil is left too wet for too long, your plant can start drooping leaves or get root rot. On the other hand, if your plant’s soil is consistently too dry, you’re likely underwatering. So what should you do? Be flexible in your plant care habits. Don't stick to strict schedule—watering on exactly the same day every week may do more harm than good. Use that day to check in on your plants instead, watering only those that need it. Pro tip: It is easier to add water to potting soil than to subtract it. If you're worried you might overwater your plants, err on the side of underwatering instead. Do the seasons impact how much water my plants need? The seasonal changes outside impact your plants' growth inside. During the summer growing season , the sun is stronger and out longer. Most houseplants, including succulents, will benefit from more frequent waterings. Succulents—that happily went a month without water while semi-dormant in the winter t hanks to shorter days with less light —might need to be watered every week come summer. While tropical plants might need water twice a week, compared to every 1–2 weeks in winter. What else should I know about watering houseplants? There are some golden rules to keep in mind for watering your plants: Most houseplants prefer warm or tepid water over cold water, which can shock your plant. Warm water absorbs into soil best. Some houseplants are sensitive to tap water. Let water sit overnight for chlorine to dissipate before using. Plants in large planters dry out more slowly than plants in small planters because of the volume of potting soil. Try not to splash water onto your plant’s leaves when watering. Fun fact: Most tropical plants have waxy leaves because the rainfall in their natural environment, the rainforest, can be excessive. Waxy leaves helps water slide off and avoids risk of fungal infections. Expect to water plants more often in brighter light and less often in lower light , unless they are a drought-tolerant succulent. If you're afraid to overwater, look out for visible signs of thirst first , like wrinkling leaves for succulent plants or drooping stems for tropical plants, paired with dry potting soil. Words By The Sill Empowering all people to be plant people—a collection of articles from The Sill's team of plant experts across a variety of plant care topics to inspire confidence in the next generation of plant parents. 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Made up of hydrogen and oxygen, it's literally responsible for all life on Earth. Watering your plant is a no brainer, but how much and how often can be more tricky to tell. Luckily, we have a few ideas on watering for optimum plant health. [Back to Blog](https://www.thesill.com/pages/plant-care-articles) Share this Article ![How Often & How Much You Should Water Houseplants](https://www.thesill.com/cdn/shop/articles/stills_playbutton_watering.jpg?v=1558014210&width=1100) ###### Water is amazing. Made up of hydrogen and oxygen, it’s literally responsible for all life on Earth. Watering your plant is a no-brainer, but how much and how often can be more tricky to tell. Luckily, we have a few ideas on watering for optimum plant health. ##### What does watering my plants do? Water provides structural support, cools your plant down, and moves minerals to all the right places. Think of plant cells as water balloons. When they are filled with water, they become stiff, and your plant stands upright. When there is a lack of water, the cells deflate, and the plant looks wilted—a clear sign your plant needs more water if paired with dry potting mix. Plants also produce cellulose that help them keep their shape, but water pressure (water flowing through the plant) helps plants gain and retain their shape better than cellulose alone. When you water your plant, an invisible process called transpiration occurs. The sun evaporates water from the leaves through their stomatal pores, causing water loss in the leaf. That’s great, because available water will go where it’s needed most. Ideally, the water is pulled up from the roots, but if roots are dry, water is taken from the leaves themselves. ##### How often should I water my plants? Much like different plants need varying amounts of light, different plants need varying amounts of water. To get a sense of how much water your plants might need, think of your [houseplants’ natural environments](https://www.thesill.com/blogs/the-basics/eligible-environments "How to Find the Right Space For Your Indoor House Plant"): are they hot and dry, or rainy and tropical? Desert-natives like [succulents](https://www.thesill.com/collections/succulents "Succulents Houseplants for Sale Easy Indoor Plants Minimal Care") like to stay dry and will benefit from less frequent waterings. Succulents come from hot arid environments, prefer to be watered less frequently than plants from tropical habitats, and have a physical characteristic that relates to their moisture-storing capacity. For example: fleshy leaves, thick stems, or rhizomes. Some have shallow root systems, indicative of growing in places where rain is infrequent and rarely enough to soak deep into the ground. When you water succulent plants make sure their potting mix dries out completely afterward and wait a few weeks before watering again. Unlike succulent plants, tropical plants like the [Monstera deliciosa](https://www.thesill.com/products/monstera-deliciosa "monstera deliciosa easy indoor plants houseplants tropical big plant") or [Bird's Nest Fern](https://www.thesill.com/products/birds-nest-fern "Birds Nest Fern for Sale Easy Indoor Low Light Houseplants Plants") are used to frequent rain showers in their natural environments. They did not adapt succulent characteristics to store water and tolerate drought. These leafy plants will thrive with more frequent waterings, about once a week or so. ##### How much should I water my plants? In addition to the variety of plant, the size will also determine how much water it needs. Potting soil is like a sponge. In smaller pots with less soil, the soil will dry out faster than in larger pots with lots of soil. If you have two of the same plant and one is larger than other, one will need water more often than the other. How to Water 1. 1. Check your potting soil to determine if it is dry. Most plants benefit from drying out completely between waterings; some moisture-loving plants like ferns can be watered again when the soil is mostly dry. 2. If the soil is dry, fill a watering can or vessel with room temperature water. Some plants can be sensitive to tap water; try leaving your water out overnight before watering. 3. Water the potting mix evenly around the plant. You want to saturate the soil but not create mud. Avoid splashing water onto your plant's foliage, which could cause fungal or bacterial spots. (Unless, of course, your plant is an [epiphyte without soil](https://www.thesill.com/blogs/plants-101/plants-101-epiphytes-and-air-plants "All About Epiphytes and Air Plants Easy Indoor Plants No Dirt").) 4. Water up to ⅓-¼ of the volume of your planter. For [planters without a drainage hole](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F92ubM94n54 "Understanding Drainage Holes for Houseplant Planters Pots with The Sill"), be especially mindful of how much water you're using. For planters with a drainage hole, water until you see excess water drain out of the bottom of the planter. You can let the water sit in the saucer or cache pot for 15-30 minutes, allowing the plant's roots to soak more up, then discard it. ##### Should I set a watering schedule? We’re inclined to ‘stay hydrated’ but plants can drown if they are flooded with too much water. That’s what we call overwatering. If potting soil is left too wet for too long, your plant can start drooping leaves or get root rot. On the other hand, if your plant’s soil is consistently too dry, you’re likely underwatering. So what should you do? Be flexible in your plant care habits. Don't stick to strict schedule—watering on exactly the same day every week may do more harm than good. Use that day to check in on your plants instead, watering only those that need it. Pro tip: It is easier to add water to potting soil than to subtract it. If you're worried you might overwater your plants, err on the side of underwatering instead. ##### Do the seasons impact how much water my plants need? The seasonal changes outside impact your plants' growth inside. During the [summer growing season](https://www.thesill.com/blogs/seasonal/seasonal-care-summer "Five Summer Plant Care Tips and Tricks for Houseplants Indoor Plants"), the sun is stronger and out longer. Most houseplants, including succulents, will benefit from more frequent waterings. Succulents—that happily went a month without water while [semi-dormant in the winter](https://www.thesill.com/blogs/plants-101/seasonal-care-winter "How to Care for Your Houseplants in Winter Seasonal Plant Care Tips") thanks to shorter days with less light—might need to be watered every week come summer. While tropical plants might need water twice a week, compared to every 1–2 weeks in winter. ##### What else should I know about watering houseplants? There are some golden rules to keep in mind for watering your plants: 1. Most houseplants prefer warm or tepid water over cold water, which can shock your plant. Warm water absorbs into soil best. 2. Some houseplants are sensitive to tap water. Let water sit overnight for chlorine to dissipate before using. 3. Plants in large planters dry out more slowly than plants in small planters because of the volume of potting soil. 4. Try not to splash water onto your plant’s leaves when watering. Fun fact: Most tropical plants have waxy leaves because the rainfall in their natural environment, the rainforest, can be excessive. Waxy leaves helps water slide off and avoids risk of fungal infections. 5. Expect to water plants more often in brighter light and less often in lower light, unless they are a drought-tolerant succulent. 6. 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Readable Markdown	![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/6262/files/41a5bd08b7e6724c329d188001bf13278660d31d-252x448.webp?v=1723742234) Plants 101 Water is amazing. Made up of hydrogen and oxygen, it's literally responsible for all life on Earth. Watering your plant is a no brainer, but how much and how often can be more tricky to tell. Luckily, we have a few ideas on watering for optimum plant health. ![How Often & How Much You Should Water Houseplants](https://www.thesill.com/cdn/shop/articles/stills_playbutton_watering.jpg?v=1558014210&width=1100) ###### Water is amazing. Made up of hydrogen and oxygen, it’s literally responsible for all life on Earth. Watering your plant is a no-brainer, but how much and how often can be more tricky to tell. Luckily, we have a few ideas on watering for optimum plant health. ##### What does watering my plants do? Water provides structural support, cools your plant down, and moves minerals to all the right places. Think of plant cells as water balloons. When they are filled with water, they become stiff, and your plant stands upright. When there is a lack of water, the cells deflate, and the plant looks wilted—a clear sign your plant needs more water if paired with dry potting mix. Plants also produce cellulose that help them keep their shape, but water pressure (water flowing through the plant) helps plants gain and retain their shape better than cellulose alone. When you water your plant, an invisible process called transpiration occurs. The sun evaporates water from the leaves through their stomatal pores, causing water loss in the leaf. That’s great, because available water will go where it’s needed most. Ideally, the water is pulled up from the roots, but if roots are dry, water is taken from the leaves themselves. ##### How often should I water my plants? Much like different plants need varying amounts of light, different plants need varying amounts of water. To get a sense of how much water your plants might need, think of your [houseplants’ natural environments](https://www.thesill.com/blogs/the-basics/eligible-environments "How to Find the Right Space For Your Indoor House Plant"): are they hot and dry, or rainy and tropical? Desert-natives like [succulents](https://www.thesill.com/collections/succulents "Succulents Houseplants for Sale Easy Indoor Plants Minimal Care") like to stay dry and will benefit from less frequent waterings. Succulents come from hot arid environments, prefer to be watered less frequently than plants from tropical habitats, and have a physical characteristic that relates to their moisture-storing capacity. For example: fleshy leaves, thick stems, or rhizomes. Some have shallow root systems, indicative of growing in places where rain is infrequent and rarely enough to soak deep into the ground. When you water succulent plants make sure their potting mix dries out completely afterward and wait a few weeks before watering again. Unlike succulent plants, tropical plants like the [Monstera deliciosa](https://www.thesill.com/products/monstera-deliciosa "monstera deliciosa easy indoor plants houseplants tropical big plant") or [Bird's Nest Fern](https://www.thesill.com/products/birds-nest-fern "Birds Nest Fern for Sale Easy Indoor Low Light Houseplants Plants") are used to frequent rain showers in their natural environments. They did not adapt succulent characteristics to store water and tolerate drought. These leafy plants will thrive with more frequent waterings, about once a week or so. ##### How much should I water my plants? In addition to the variety of plant, the size will also determine how much water it needs. Potting soil is like a sponge. In smaller pots with less soil, the soil will dry out faster than in larger pots with lots of soil. If you have two of the same plant and one is larger than other, one will need water more often than the other. How to Water 1. 1. Check your potting soil to determine if it is dry. Most plants benefit from drying out completely between waterings; some moisture-loving plants like ferns can be watered again when the soil is mostly dry. 2. If the soil is dry, fill a watering can or vessel with room temperature water. Some plants can be sensitive to tap water; try leaving your water out overnight before watering. 3. Water the potting mix evenly around the plant. You want to saturate the soil but not create mud. Avoid splashing water onto your plant's foliage, which could cause fungal or bacterial spots. (Unless, of course, your plant is an [epiphyte without soil](https://www.thesill.com/blogs/plants-101/plants-101-epiphytes-and-air-plants "All About Epiphytes and Air Plants Easy Indoor Plants No Dirt").) 4. Water up to ⅓-¼ of the volume of your planter. For [planters without a drainage hole](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F92ubM94n54 "Understanding Drainage Holes for Houseplant Planters Pots with The Sill"), be especially mindful of how much water you're using. For planters with a drainage hole, water until you see excess water drain out of the bottom of the planter. You can let the water sit in the saucer or cache pot for 15-30 minutes, allowing the plant's roots to soak more up, then discard it. ##### Should I set a watering schedule? We’re inclined to ‘stay hydrated’ but plants can drown if they are flooded with too much water. That’s what we call overwatering. If potting soil is left too wet for too long, your plant can start drooping leaves or get root rot. On the other hand, if your plant’s soil is consistently too dry, you’re likely underwatering. So what should you do? Be flexible in your plant care habits. Don't stick to strict schedule—watering on exactly the same day every week may do more harm than good. Use that day to check in on your plants instead, watering only those that need it. Pro tip: It is easier to add water to potting soil than to subtract it. If you're worried you might overwater your plants, err on the side of underwatering instead. ##### Do the seasons impact how much water my plants need? The seasonal changes outside impact your plants' growth inside. During the [summer growing season](https://www.thesill.com/blogs/seasonal/seasonal-care-summer "Five Summer Plant Care Tips and Tricks for Houseplants Indoor Plants"), the sun is stronger and out longer. Most houseplants, including succulents, will benefit from more frequent waterings. Succulents—that happily went a month without water while [semi-dormant in the winter](https://www.thesill.com/blogs/plants-101/seasonal-care-winter "How to Care for Your Houseplants in Winter Seasonal Plant Care Tips") thanks to shorter days with less light—might need to be watered every week come summer. While tropical plants might need water twice a week, compared to every 1–2 weeks in winter. ##### What else should I know about watering houseplants? There are some golden rules to keep in mind for watering your plants: 1. Most houseplants prefer warm or tepid water over cold water, which can shock your plant. Warm water absorbs into soil best. 2. Some houseplants are sensitive to tap water. Let water sit overnight for chlorine to dissipate before using. 3. Plants in large planters dry out more slowly than plants in small planters because of the volume of potting soil. 4. Try not to splash water onto your plant’s leaves when watering. Fun fact: Most tropical plants have waxy leaves because the rainfall in their natural environment, the rainforest, can be excessive. Waxy leaves helps water slide off and avoids risk of fungal infections. 5. Expect to water plants more often in brighter light and less often in lower light, unless they are a drought-tolerant succulent. 6. If you're afraid to overwater, look out for visible signs of thirst first, like wrinkling leaves for succulent plants or drooping stems for tropical plants, paired with dry potting soil. ![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0150/6262/files/1d50eea7fd63e6f707e2a71b1f7bc44e02717e3c-336x336.webp?v=1727104992) ##### Words By The Sill Empowering all people to be plant people—a collection of articles from The Sill's team of plant experts across a variety of plant care topics to inspire confidence in the next generation of plant parents. Welcome to Plant Parenthood™. [Do Some Plant Shopping](https://www.thesill.com/collections/live-plants)
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