{"id":529,"date":"2022-11-28T08:41:56","date_gmt":"2022-11-28T08:41:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iftest.igp.com\/blog\/?p=529"},"modified":"2024-06-12T09:19:44","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T09:19:44","slug":"5-signs-of-overwatering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.interflora.in\/blog\/5-signs-of-overwatering","title":{"rendered":"5 Signs of Overwatering"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogcreatives.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog-1669617723608.jpg\" alt=\"Flowers in Vase \" data-cke-saved-src=\"https:\/\/blogcreatives.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog-1669617723608.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To love and nurture is natural. And when it comes to plant parents, they do not let the grass grow under their feet. Watering at a particular time, extending positive energy, adding fertilizers and so forth, they do everything in their power to care for their precious plants.<\/p>\n<p>So if you\u2019re one of them, you know how the drill goes. But ever wondered, care could be fatal? Especially when it comes to water. It\u2019s imperative to understand what your plant needs, before giving it your all.<\/p>\n<p>Here are signs of overwatering:<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.interflora.in\/blog\/5-signs-of-overwatering\/#Squishy_stems\" title=\"Squishy stems\">Squishy stems<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.interflora.in\/blog\/5-signs-of-overwatering\/#Droopy_leaves\" title=\"Droopy leaves\">Droopy leaves<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.interflora.in\/blog\/5-signs-of-overwatering\/#Visibility_of_mold\" title=\"Visibility of mold\">Visibility of mold<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.interflora.in\/blog\/5-signs-of-overwatering\/#Drenched_Soil\" title=\"Drenched Soil\">Drenched Soil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.interflora.in\/blog\/5-signs-of-overwatering\/#Spots_on_the_leaves\" title=\"Spots on the leaves\">Spots on the leaves<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Squishy_stems\"><\/span><strong>Squishy stems<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The more you water your plant, the more moisture it collects. Eventually, it loses firmness and begins puffing up. Each time you touch it, it feels soggy and unstable.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure to remove all soggy and damaged roots, transfer it to another planter and place it in an area with filtered sunlight.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogcreatives.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog-1669617722870.jpg\" alt=\"Remove all soggy stems\" data-cke-saved-src=\"https:\/\/blogcreatives.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog-1669617722870.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Droopy_leaves\"><\/span><strong>Droopy leaves<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A fresh and somewhat crisp leaf is a marker of good plant health. But when your leaves start to droop, know that the root rot has set in and the plant can no longer absorb any more water.<\/p>\n<p>Your next steps are to remove any dry leaves or roots and seize all fertilization till the plant is healthy again.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\" https:\/\/blogcreatives.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog-1669617723454.jpg\" alt=\"Droopy leaves\" data-cke-saved-src=\" https:\/\/blogcreatives.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog-1669617723454.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visibility_of_mold\"><\/span><strong>Visibility of mold<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the most evident signs, fungus or mold is often seen in overwatered plants. A sign of ill-health, the plant may even start to attract pests or gnats.<\/p>\n<p>To begin with, confirm the diagnoses by checking the root system. If confirmed, clean the container, spray fungicide and add sterile soil.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogcreatives.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog-1669617723419.jpg\" alt=\"Visibility of mold\" data-cke-saved-src=\"https:\/\/blogcreatives.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog-1669617723419.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drenched_Soil\"><\/span><strong>Drenched Soil<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Simply put your finger into the soil and if it\u2019s still moist from the last watering session, you should take the hint. Remember, oversaturation is never a good sign.<\/p>\n<p>So check and re-check your plant for suitable drainage and create additional air space for the roots.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogcreatives.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog-1669617723472.jpg\" alt=\"Drenched Soil\" data-cke-saved-src=\"https:\/\/blogcreatives.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog-1669617723472.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spots_on_the_leaves\"><\/span><strong>Spots on the leaves<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Noticing brown spots or a yellow halo? Due to over-watering, certain plants develop a bacterial infection. Causing them to wilt too.<\/p>\n<p>All you have to do is eliminate the infected edges and spots. Let the soil dry out and only water when the top two inches of the soil feel dry.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogcreatives.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog-1669617723129.jpg\" alt=\"Spots on the leaves\" data-cke-saved-src=\"https:\/\/blogcreatives.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog-1669617723129.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To know more about specific <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interflora.in\/plants-gifts\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.interflora.in\/plants-gifts\">plants<\/a><\/strong> &amp; their care, scan below.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogcreatives.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog-1669617724237.jpg\" alt=\"plant care scanner\" data-cke-saved-src=\"https:\/\/blogcreatives.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog-1669617724237.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To love and nurture is natural. 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