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The table shows the different applications used and how they were expected to affect growth of petunias. Water into the reservoir and the plants will suck up water by capillary action and just take what they need. Push the nail through and wiggle it a bit to make sure the holes are clear of any plastic bits, but don’t make the holes too big or the water will pour out too fast. Get 10 FREE plant combinations for spring, summer, fall and even winter so you can create stunning combinations in your garden in all four seasons. If your plant is large enough to support the bottle or you have something nearby to lean the bottle against (a wall, another pot, etc.
I use this method for watering succulents with really dry, sandy soil as well as house plants like spider plants that like crowed roots and make it difficult for water to soak in.Simply hold bottle upright, point the long stem where you want it and a quick squeeze gets the water flowing where you want it. Some types of plants—like calatheas, peace lilies, and most ferns—require more frequent watering than others," Watts says, "These varieties might not be a great choice for someone who keeps plants in hard-to-reach locations. If you’re watering a smaller pot, you don’t need to fill the bottle all the way; just enough to give your plant a good drink without flooding it.
litres of water holding capacity in a 5 litres container, which is equivalent to 68% soil moisture by volume.If you don’t like the way it looks you can certainly add more dirt or trim the bottle so that you don’t see as much of the plastic. Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. They let me jump across lines with hose but health and safety stopped that (I had permission) we then used the pump spray.