Texas Gardening: new to texas, 1 by podster

podster wrote:
Elizabeth ~ Re: submerging indoor plants

Quoting: I've got all indoor plants- ivy's, cactus, tropicals, etc.

I would plunge all BUT the succulents or cacti into a water bath. Let the pot sit underwater till the bubbling/gurgling stops. Then, let it sit and drain. The potting soil sometimes dries out too much and is hard to rehydrate. This will let water soak the soil thoroughly. That way you won't have to water as often. You also don't need to submerge very often. It works well for me come summertime when my plants are outdoors.

The hydrating crystals would also work well in potted plants. Just be sure to follow directions and soak them well before using.

You also may want to tour the houseplants forum for ideas. Good idea to get prepared to deal with the summer early! Good luck ~ hope you enjoy Texas! pod

This message was edited Mar 7, 2007 6:58 AM

This message was edited Mar 7, 2007 6:59 AM