SAEDNEWS: When you’re planning and preparing for an enjoyable trip, you might worry about your plants and potted flowers wilting in your absence. In this article, we’ll introduce four effective ways to water your pots to help solve this problem.
Traveling, with all its joys, can also be stressful—especially if your destination is far away or your travel companions aren’t people you feel entirely comfortable with.
Once you’ve finally packed all your travel essentials, you probably remember that your beloved potted plants, which you’ve worked so hard to care for, will go thirsty in your absence.
But don’t worry! Here are a few simple and immediate solutions that will keep your plants healthy while you’re away and allow you to set up their watering in advance.
Note: These tips are suitable only for plants that require daily watering. Plants like succulents, which have specific watering needs, should preferably be left undisturbed while you travel.
You’ll need a large container of water (like a bucket or another pot) and a piece of cotton or jute rope.
Cut a piece of rope long enough to reach from the bottom of the water container to the soil in your plant pot.
Insert one end of the rope a few centimeters into the soil, near the plant—but carefully to avoid damaging the roots.
Place the other end of the rope in the water container and fill it. Make sure the rope touches the bottom of the container.
The rope will gradually draw water from the container into the soil, maintaining consistent soil moisture.
Nowadays, small glass globes for watering plants are widely available, connected to a narrow glass tube. Fill them with water and insert the tube into the soil.
But you don’t need to buy one—you can make your own.
Take a clean, empty plastic bottle. For most pots, a standard water bottle is enough.
Make a few small holes near the bottle’s neck.
Water your plant as usual before your trip. Then fill the bottle with water, invert it, and gently insert it a few centimeters into the soil. Make sure the holes are completely buried and the bottle is not too close to the plant.
For larger pots, you can use a bigger bottle (like a soda bottle). Fill it with water, place your thumb over the opening, invert the bottle, and insert it into the soil. Water will slowly seep out, keeping your plant hydrated.
If your pot has proper drainage holes, you can set up a mini-basin.
Fill a bathroom sink with a few centimeters of water. To protect the sink, lay a towel on the bottom.
Place your pot in the sink and leave it there while you’re away. The soil will absorb water and feed the roots.
This method can keep your plant watered for up to a week. Keep in mind the lighting—if your plant needs plenty of natural light, a dim bathroom might not be suitable.
This method may seem unconventional but is perfect for longer trips.
Take a large, clear plastic bag—big enough to cover both the pot and the plant.
Place a few sticks in the soil to prevent the bag from touching the leaves. Some suggest the bag should not touch the leaves at all, but minor contact is usually fine.
Water your plant as usual, without overwatering.
Place the pot inside the bag, pull it around the plant, and blow air into it to create a balloon-like shape around the plant.
Place your “mini greenhouse” in indirect sunlight. Direct sunlight may overheat the bag and harm your plant. The trapped moisture will condense inside the bag and slowly return to the soil, keeping your plant hydrated.
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