Houseplants are different for everybody; what one person considers to be a houseplant may be better suited as a garden plant for another.
However, there are certain plants that have gained widespread popularity for being kept indoors. Today, they’ll be the subject of our discussion and we’re going to find out just how much water they truly need.
Ideal Watering Schedule For Your Precious Houseplants
1 – Fiddle-Leaf Fig
Fiddle-leaf fig plants can grow quite tall, up to 10-12 feet. If you’re keeping one indoors, it’s best to place it somewhere spacious to allow for adequate vertical growth.
This plant is quite a needy one when it comes to care and maintenance but water should only be given every 7-10 days.
2 – Succulents & Cactus
Succulents and cactus are known for being some of the most enduring houseplants. Many people opt for them simply because they’re easier to maintain and care for.
Ideally, these resilient plants should be watered every 10-15 days. But during winter, you should extend it to every 3 to 4 weeks!
3 – Orchids
Many of you may not agree with me on this, but orchids are truly majestic indoors, especially when grown in hanging baskets or tall, slender pots. Most orchid varieties also give off a sweet aroma which makes them even better for indoor environments.
For the best and safest growth, water your orchids every 5-10 days.
4 – Ferns
Certain ferns like Boston Fern or Bird’s Nest Fern are excellent choices for houseplants. However, you must keep in mind that ferns require slightly different care and maintenance compared to your average plant.
When it comes to watering, wait no longer than 4-7 days between sessions. Ferns like a consistently moist soil but not soggy!
5 – Snake & ZZ Plants
As strange as the name ZZ plant sounds, it’s quite a popular houseplant around the world. The snake plant is already well known for its ability to thrive in indoor environments.
These houseplants are generally resilient and can be watered every 14-21 days for complete growth. I usually just mist my snake plant lightly, as they DO NOT tolerate sitting in soggy soil!
6 – Pothos & Philodendrons
Pothos and philodendrons are two more popular houseplants that can make clean, symmetrical indoor environments look more visually pleasing. These need to be kept far away from heating vents and air conditioners for safe and sustainable growth.
They can be watered at intervals of 5-7 days– But during winter, you should extend it to every 7-10 days!
7 – Peace Lily
If you’ve been following my work for some time now, you’ll know that I mention peace lilies quite frequently in my articles. You can say I’m a huge fan of the plant. Believe it or not, I have 7 peace lily plants in my apartment scattered around different corners and rooms!
Waterlogging issues are common with these plants, therefore, I suggest waiting 4-7 days between watering sessions. Just like Ferns, Peace Lilly likes a consistently moist soil but not soggy!
8 – Monstera
Monstera is another houseplant notorious for facing water logging issues real quick. Watering this plant any more frequently than every 7-10 days is likely to cause root rot and leaf discoloration.
9 – Aloe Vera
Not only is this succulent extremely beneficial for the skin and hair, but it’s also resilient and less demanding in terms of care.
You can water your aloe vera plant once every 2-3 weeks and it should have no trouble growing.
10 – Spider Plant
If you have a house with a clean, white interior, placing a spider plant in there can elevate the look of your home drastically.
These plants are easy to maintain and should be watered every 7-10 days to prevent overwatering-related issues which are common with spider plants.
Some Signs You’re Watering Wrong
Conclusion
If you’ve learned anything from this article, it should be this: there’s no “perfect” watering schedule.
Different plants require water at different times. Yes, all plants need care and maintenance but how much of it they need can vary between varieties. It’s important to cater to your houseplant’s watering requirements so that it can grow strong and healthy.
