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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nUnscrew the lid and drill a hole in the center. Take a string the same size as the bottle<\/strong>, fold it in half, and thread it through the hole. Tie the end inside the lid and screw the lid back on. Fill the bottom of the bottle with water, then invert the top of the bottle, the cap down<\/strong>, and insert it into the bottom. Make sure the rope is soaked in water. <\/strong>Fill the top of the bottle with potting soil and plant your seeds. Thanks to this trick, you will quickly get young buds. In fact, the plastic bottle allows you to keep warm.<\/strong>, just like a greenhouse would. As for the rope, it keeps the soil constantly moist. Your plants will be able to grow, without suffering from drought,<\/strong> even if it’s hot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can transplant your plants into the ground or in pots, as long as the seedlings reach about 10 cm tall. The season should also be suitable for planting.<\/strong> In addition, the self-watering pot is not suitable for all plants. In fact, those who don’t appreciate having their roots constantly wet may suffer from excess moisture. <\/strong>This is also the case for succulents, which have a limited need for water. In fact, these succulents have the ability to store water, thanks to their fleshy tissues. They can survive in dry, arid climates. On the other hand, plants that require frequent watering, such as geraniums and roses, will be fine in a self-watering pot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To keep your plants hydrated even when you’re away, you can consider another solution: make an automatic watering system that allows drip irrigation<\/strong> with a plastic bottle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a 1.5 L plastic bottle for potted plants, or a 5 L plastic bottle for your garden or vegetable garden plants. Unscrew the lid and drill in the center. <\/strong>Then fill the bottle with water and replace the cap. All you have to do is turn it over and push your neck towards the floor. This drip irrigation should be installed a few days before your departure. <\/strong>This will allow you to check the water flow and change the hole opening if necessary. In addition, this drip irrigation, also called micro-irrigation,<\/strong> is an inexpensive irrigation system. When you have a garden or just green houseplants, it’s important\u00a0to pay attention to the foliage of the plants.\u00a0<\/strong>The condition of the leaves lets you know if the plant has too little or too much water. Too much water can be fatal to your plant. Its leaves soften and turn yellow. In addition,\u00a0the roots suffocate and rot.\u00a0<\/strong>Not to mention, excess humidity\u00a0favors insect and parasite attacks.\u00a0Hence the importance\u00a0of removing standing water from the saucer<\/strong>\u00a0or pot after each watering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Under water stress, plant foliage may turn yellow. The leaves sink in and may curl up on themselves, depending on the variety.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It is also advisable to adapt the watering according to the needs of the plant and according to the seasons. <\/strong>Plants need less water in winter than in summer. To find out if you need to water your plant, check the substrate, if it is dry to the touch, the<\/strong> plant needs water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And finally, always water your plant with water at room temperature, preferably not calcareous,<\/strong> such as rainwater. Very cold or hot water can cause thermal shock to the plant and damage its root system.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Thanks to these simple tips, your plants will never get dehydrated!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When we have a garden or houseplants, it’s hard to spend a lot of time outside. In fact, some plants like humidity and need to be watered regularly. Without watering, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":218,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-217","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advice"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.santeplusmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pot-auto-arrosant.jpg\")
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