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== Watering Your Plant ==

The following information ~~covers~~ many beginner friendly plants. There is a lot of confusion as to how to water a plant, and how much water it needs~~. Often, plants will come in unhealthy "self watering" pots~~, and inadequate if not detrimental instructions on how to water them. Many corporations that sell these plants are more interested in making the plant appear as easy to maintain as possible, rather than the longevity of the plant.

The following information is generalist advice for many beginner friendly plants, and may not apply to all. There is a lot of confusion as to how to water a plant, and how much water it needs, and often the instructions provided with plant purchase are inadequate if not detrimental instructions on how to water them. Many large corporations that sell these plants are more interested in making the plant appear as easy to maintain as possible, rather than the longevity of the plant.

~~For many beginner friendly~~ plants, it's not how much water you provide the plant, but it's how well the water drains from the soil after each watering. Most of these plants don't want soggy soil, and their roots need oxygen. ~~Get them in a pot with drainage and water them~~ until water pours out from the drainage holes. Let the water excessively drain until ~~unfrequent~~ drips are left. ~~Water them~~ again ~~only after~~ the the first few inches of top soil are dry. ~~Try~~ to feel the soil gently to keep in from compacting over time. Prolonged exposure to excessive watering can cause root rot which will ~~keep~~ your plant and attract pests.

If you bought the plant from a store, The first thing you will want to know is what type of pot your plant is in before watering it. A good majority of these plants are sold in pots with no drainage, but contain a secondary "pot" called a net inside that can may the plant to be pulled out and watered. Some plants are only sold with the net, and are intended to be put in a proper pot 1 week after purchase. Others will already be in a pot that has drainage holes and can be watered with no extra steps. Finally, some plants will be in a "self watering" pot that may be detrimental to the plant depending on it's species and will need to be replaced.

When it comes to watering most, plants it's not how much water you provide the plant, but it's how well the water drains from the soil after each watering. Most of these plants don't want soggy soil, and their roots need oxygen. Water your plant until water pours out from the drainage holes in it's pot or net. Let the water excessively drain until infrequent drips are left. Many plants will want water again when the the first few inches of top soil are dry, which is usually in the span of a week. Other plants like Cactuses will want their soil to completely dry out, and will want water only bi-weekly. When checking soil moisture, try to feel the soil gently to keep in from compacting over time. Prolonged exposure to excessive watering can cause root rot which will kill your plant and attract pests.

== Maintaining Your Plant ==

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 == Watering Your Plant ==
-The following information covers many beginner friendly plants. There is a lot of confusion as to how to water a plant, and how much water it needs. Often, plants will come in unhealthy "self watering" pots, and inadequate if not detrimental instructions on how to water them. Many corporations that sell these plants are more interested in making the plant appear as easy to maintain as possible, rather than the longevity of the plant.
+The following information is generalist advice for many beginner friendly plants, and may not apply to all. There is a lot of confusion as to how to water a plant, and how much water it needs, and often the instructions provided with plant purchase are inadequate if not detrimental instructions on how to water them. Many large corporations that sell these plants are more interested in making the plant appear as easy to maintain as possible, rather than the longevity of the plant.
-For many beginner friendly plants, it's not how much water you provide the plant, but it's how well the water drains from the soil after each watering. Most of these plants don't want soggy soil, and their roots need oxygen. Get them in a pot with drainage and water them until water pours out from the drainage holes. Let the water excessively drain until unfrequent drips are left. Water them again only after the the first few inches of top soil are dry. Try to feel the soil gently to keep in from compacting over time. Prolonged exposure to excessive watering can cause root rot which will keep your plant and attract pests.
+If you bought the plant from a store, The first thing you will want to know is what type of pot your plant is in before watering it. A good majority of these plants are sold in pots with no drainage, but contain a secondary "pot" called a net inside that can may the plant to be pulled out and watered. Some plants are only sold with the net, and are intended to be put in a proper pot 1 week after purchase. Others will already be in a pot that has drainage holes and can be watered with no extra steps. Finally, some plants will be in a "self watering" pot that may be detrimental to the plant depending on it's species and will need to be replaced.
+When it comes to watering most, plants it's not how much water you provide the plant, but it's how well the water drains from the soil after each watering. Most of these plants don't want soggy soil, and their roots need oxygen. Water your plant until water pours out from the drainage holes in it's pot or net. Let the water excessively drain until infrequent drips are left. Many plants will want water again when the the first few inches of top soil are dry, which is usually in the span of a week. Other plants like Cactuses will want their soil to completely dry out, and will want water only bi-weekly. When checking soil moisture, try to feel the soil gently to keep in from compacting over time. Prolonged exposure to excessive watering can cause root rot which will kill your plant and attract pests.
 == Maintaining Your Plant ==