Smart ways to water your houseplants
What's the story
Indoor plants need regular care, and watering them is an essential part of their maintenance. However, one unique way to ensure your plants are well-watered is by using condensation techniques. Using the natural phenomenon of condensation, the process provides water to plants in a regulated manner. By learning and implementing these techniques, you could keep your indoor plants thriving without over/under watering them.
Humidity trays
Using humidity trays for condensation
Humidity trays are a smart use of condensation to water indoor plants. Take a tray, fill it with pebbles and water, and voila, you've got a perfect environment for evaporation. As the water evaporates, it raises humidity around the plant, causing moisture to condense on its leaves and soil. This way, you can keep the moisture levels just right without watering it directly.
Terrarium setup
DIY terrarium for controlled environment
Creating a terrarium is another way to use condensation for watering plants. A closed terrarium keeps moisture indoors, which then condenses on the walls and drips back into the soil. This self-sustaining ecosystem minimizes the need for watering them too frequently, while ensuring a stable environment for plant growth.
Glass cloche covers
Utilizing glass cloche covers
Similarly, glass cloche covers can also be used to harness condensation effectively. If you place a glass cover over small potted plants, you create a mini greenhouse effect, trapping humidity inside. As the temperature changes throughout the day, water vapor condenses on the inner surface of the glass and returns as droplets onto the plant's soil.
Bottle greenhouses
Incorporating plastic bottle greenhouses
Plastic bottle greenhouses are an easy way to implement condensation techniques at home. Simply cut off the bottom of a plastic bottle and place it over individual plants or seedlings. You'll create a microclimate that promotes condensation formation inside the bottle. This way, your plants get consistent moisture without having to do anything manually.