How To Take Care Of Plant Pots While On Vacation?

To keep your potted plants happy while on vacation, follow these steps:

1. Prioritize what needs to be watered. Avoid overwatering wilted plants by gently watering them over a container.
2. Arrange for both small potted plants and large unmovable plants to be watered. Remove the rope and place one end in the plant’s soil and the other in the pot.
3. DIY a mini drip feeder by making holes around the bottom third of a plastic bottle.
4. Soak pots, containers, and hanging baskets at the plant base until the water rises above the soil. Allow the water to soak in and repeat.
5. Water bottles, PET bottles, or glass bottles for indoor use. Place houseplants in sinks, baths, or showers and fill them with about 10cm of water. Leave them to absorb it for 15 minutes.
6. Water pots well by placing saucers beneath them to collect water and increase humidity. Move them to a shady spot where they will dry out less quickly.
7. Put smaller pots in drip trays filled with gravel or sand to catch excess water. Give your garden a good soaking with the hose for 20 minutes each evening for 2-3 days before leaving.
8. For in-ground gardens or raised beds, use a glass bottle solution, houseplant bath, water wicking drip system, or plant saucer setup.

In summary, following these steps can help keep your potted plants happy and healthy during your vacation.