that's a great trick, thanks for posting, i'm always worried to shove my finger to the bottom of the pot to check for water and destroy some of the roots.Learn to use a
probe and check soil aridity. I use a 16 inch bamboo skewer to push into the soil and see if (wet) dirt sticks to
the skewer. Also, if the pan under the pot shows water after the daily watering then too much water is being given.
BigSteve.
I like some of the ideas, like the bamboo stick. If you overwater and don't realize it you may stunt the growth of the plant.I have always been told that as long as you have adequate drainage that it is very hard to over water your plants. The other day however I was talking to a guy who said it is very easy to over water. I would love to hear some peoples opinions on the subject.
I apologize, upon reading my message again I realoze I was being a turd face...after all theres nothing wrong with asking a question or asking for confirmation. And thank you for your patience in reply"Of course you can overwater...wh at kind of a question is that? Some nutes are taken up easier as the rootzone dries out, some.as its wet. Take 99.9 percent of peoples.advice and let the rootzone properly dry bwfor watering again."
- Filthy Phil
Yeah, I completely understand that they you can overwater, I never said I didnt think you could overwater. I had just been told different things and I wanted to see what other people think. And as far as advice when I had the issue where I wasnt sure if I was over or under watering, when I stuck a hollow stick in the pot the lowe 3rd of the pot was dry so it was actually under watering. None the less I appreciate your input.
Its all good man I completely understand.I apologize, upon reading my message again I realoze I was being a turd face...after all theres nothing wrong with asking a question or asking for confirmation. And thank you for your patience in reply