The proper way to water plants?
Question:What is the proper way to water plants. For flowers, i usually water the whole thing. Is it better to water the roots only?
For fruit trees, i usually water the leaves, but i think I am doing it wrong.
Any help or tips would be appriciated.
Answers:
If you're talking about outdoor plants only, always water the whole plant. Plants are designed to direct water to where they need it i.e. trees usually have roots that branch out so water falls off the leaves in a wide pattern and most plants with a taproot have leaves and stems that direct the water toward the base of the plant.
Watering plants is artificial. Since plants are designed to receive water in the form of rain, watering should be done as artificial rain...a mist works well but takes longer. I prefer to use just a little stronger spray but not too strong...something that simulates a light but steady rain...otherwise you can damage the plants. Also, keep in mind that watering the leaves helps keep them clean. Dirty leaves can't absorb as much sunlight.
The roots need the water, all plants, it will then go to the leaf.
Generally you water around the base but away from the stem or trunk. Let the roots draw the water in.
Pots usually from the bottom, fill a bowl with water and stand the pot in it for a short while.
Some feeds can be absorbed through the leaves but this is done every now and then, not all the while.
inside plants I only water the dirt, but out side plants and flowers I water all over it helps to keep the leaves clean, for fruit trees I would water them like any other tree give most of the water to the ground.
Always water outside early in the morning or in the evening around dusk time.
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