Watering Indoor Plants Right: Avoid the #1 Killer

Outdoor plants often survive on rain. Indoors, you are the rain. Mastering watering is the single most important skill.

Golden Rule: Moist, Not Soggy

• All plants like moist soil.
• Use pots with drainage holes + gravel layer to prevent waterlogging.
• Empty saucers after watering.

Water Quality Matters

Tap water can have excess chlorine/salt. If plants struggle, switch to:

• Distilled or filtered water
• Rainwater (collected in clean containers)

Fertilize Lightly & Seasonally

• Indoor plants grow slower—need less fertilizer.
• Spring/summer (active growth): minimal feed.
• Winter: usually skip entirely.

Know each plant’s needs, provide drainage, use good water, and fertilize sparingly. Your plants will thrive.