Are you watering your flowers but the water isn't seeping in at all? Find out here why the potting soil cannot absorb water and what you should do if this happens. You will also find tips for correct watering here.
Why doesn't the potting soil absorb water?
If potting soil istoo dried out, it absorbs water more poorly. Water flows off the surface of the hard, crusty soil, the plant is not adequately supplied and dies. Avoid potting soil containing peat. When dried, this absorbs even less water.
What can I do if the potting soil no longer absorbs water?
If your soil is too dry, you should act quickly and water it. Otherwise the plant suffers or even dies completely. The best thing to do is to give your plant a dip:
- Fill a sufficiently large bucket with water. Use rainwater, which optimally supplies the plants.
- Place the flower pot in it and let the soil soak until no more air bubbles appear.
- Take the plant out and let it drain well to avoid waterlogging.
How does potting soil absorb water better?
- Loosen the surface of the earth a little. This allows the water to penetrate the soil better.
- Use stale tap or rain water as irrigation water. This is lime-free and can be better absorbed by the plants.
- Dried soil can also be an indication that it no longer contains enough nutrients. You should replace the depleted soil and repot the plant. Fresh soil is looser and absorbs water well. When choosing soil, pay attention to your plant's needs.
How do I water correctly so that the potting soil absorbs water well?
Water optimallysmaller amounts regularly, depending on the plant's needs. This means that the surface of the earth doesn't dry out and doesn't become so crusty. You are also familiar with this phenomenon in nature: If it rains heavily after a long dry period, the hard ground initially cannot absorb all the water. Short-term flooding often occurs, which is also bad for the plants. A light rain every few days is ideal for the plants.
Tip
Pay attention to the fine roots
If the soil dries out, the fine roots in particular suffer. It can even happen that these are torn off if the earth becomes brittle. If you repot the plant in this state, you should remove the soil very carefully. The roots should be injured as little as possible as they are essential for the survival and good growth of the plant.
