Anyone who likes to travel knows the problem: you can't always find nice neighbors who have a green thumb and who can water the plants while you're on vacation. With our tips you can go away confidently without having to worry that all the flowers will be dry after the holidays.
How can I water my flowers on vacation?
There are several methods to water the flowers during the holiday: bathtub, cotton thread, mats, drink bottles, plastic tubs, abundant watering, clay granules or clay cones. Test your chosen method a few days before your trip to make sure it is suitable for your plants.
Easy to implement watering methods for vacation
| Art | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Bathtub | Place all the flowers on plastic foil in the bathtub and fill it with about three centimeters of water. |
| Cotton yarn | Pass thick cotton twine stuck into the soil into a bucket filled with water. |
| Mats | There are mats in specialist stores (€71.00 on Amazon) that absorb a lot of moisture. Place the flowers planted in clay pots on these. |
| Drink bottles | These are filled with water. Unscrew the cap, drill a small hole in it and insert the bottle upside down into the flower pot. |
| Plastic tubs | Place the plants in groups in tubs that you fill with about three centimeters of water. |
| Water abundantly | This method is only suitable for sturdy flowers. Before your vacation, water it enough to soak up the substrate and leave a supply of liquid in the saucer. |
| clay granules | You can place delicate flowers in containers filled with clay granules. This stores moisture, but the flowers do not have permanently wet feet. |
| Clay cones | In specialist stores you can get cones that are inserted into the flower pots. There is a ball filled with water on top. Moisture is continually released into the soil through the cone. |
No matter which option you choose: Test it a few days before your planned trip, because not every method is suitable for all flowers. Functionality also depends on the local conditions, the type of planter and the water requirements of the plants.
Tip
In addition, place the flowers in a cool, slightly darkened room. Under these conditions, they evaporate less water and you don't have to water the plants as often while on vacation.
