Indoor plant watering is a subject that many do not understand
well. We find that some of our indoor plants need more water
than others. We also see that plants seem to need different
amounts of water at different times of the year. Lets examine
some of the factors that lead to these differences. Different
types of plants need different amounts of water. Those with
stiff, shiny leaves need less than those with softer leaves.
less water evaporates from the stiff, shiny leaves like those of
a pothos than evaporates from the softer leaves of a fern.
Succulents, like cacti or aloe vera, require very little water.
Larger indoor plants need more water than smaller versions of
the same plant. Larger plants will have more growth and more
leaf surface area. Indoor plant watering is also affected by the
consistency of the soil. The sandier the soil, the faster it
will dry out. The sandy soil does not hold the water as well as
a less sandy soil. Indoor plants also need more water during the
part of the year they are gro