Excessive watering of plants turns out to be more common. Most amateur gardeners or people who are just learning to garden are too careful that they water the plants too often. Excessive watering is actually detrimental because plants are unable to carry out the process of gas exchange, including oxygen, or absorb nutrients. The good news, this problem can be solved easily. Check the plant for damage, then take the following steps to make it fertile again.
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Part 1 of 3: Measuring Excess Water
Step 1. Move the plant from outside to a shady place
Even in direct sunlight, plants can get excess water.
Step 2. Check the color
If the leaves are light green or yellowing, it's a sign that the plant is over-watering. Another sign of excess water is the newly sprouted leaves that are brown instead of green.
Step 3. Look at the bottom of the pot
If there are no drainage holes, the plant is most likely overwatered because the water just settles to the bottom of the pot and drowns the roots. If this happens, you will need to purchase a new pot with good drainage to save the plant.
Step 4. Pay attention to the color of the soil
Green soil is a sign of algae growing due to excess water. You have to buy new land.
Step 5. Watch for signs of wilting plants with no new leaves growing
This is a sign that the plant is starting to die from excess water.
Part 2 of 3: Caring for Overwatered Plants
Step 1. Place the plant in a shady place
Despite the excess water, plants in this condition can not channel water to the top. Moving the plant to a shady spot will make the plant less stressed, although it will take longer for the water to dry.
Step 2. Tap the sides of the pot to loosen the roots
Grasp the top of the soil or plant, then pull it out.
Step 3. Put the plant out of the pot for a few hours or half a day before putting it back in the pot
You can place it on a rack that is usually used to refrigerate the cake to allow the roots to dry for some time. See if the roots are brown. Healthy roots should be white.
Step 4. Buy a new pot with drainage holes
Place gravel or netting at the bottom to allow more room for drainage.
Step 5. Remove the soil containing algae, being careful not to damage the roots
Throw this soil in the trash so that it is not used again.
Step 6. Look for rotting parts of the roots
If the roots start to smell and rot into compost, you'll need to cut them off before putting the plant back in the pot. Remember, only cut roots that are really diseased or rotting.
Step 7. Put the plant in a new pot and fill the area around the roots with new soil
Step 8. If the weather outside is too hot, spray the leaves
This will help the plant get its water intake without overwatering the soil.
Step 9. Wait for the top of the soil to dry, then water it lightly
Place a container under the pot to collect excess water.
Part 3 of 3: Recovering Overwatered Plants
Step 1. Water the plant only when the soil surface is visibly dry
However, don't wait until the entire soil is completely dry, as this can startle the plant. Always check the surface of the plant before you water it.
Step 2. Don't fertilize until you see new leaves growing
To absorb the fertilizer content, the plant's root system must first be healthy. In addition, fertilizer can also burn the roots that are not healthy.
Step 3. Once new leaves appear, fertilize in two successive waterings
This will provide the plant with more nutrients as it begins to recover.
