Savon This post shows you how to water indoor plants without making a mess!
Let’s talk how to water plants – indoors!
Specifically, how to make the process easier, without spilling droplets of water or excess soil everywhere.
We need easy ways to water indoor plants without making a mess and without it a long drawn-out process.
While indoor plants look amazing, for many of us, watering has become more of a nuisance, another chore added to the list that requires extra cleanup.
But with my love of plants and some trial and error, I’ve finally discovered the some of the best indoor watering methods that actually work!
Understanding How to Water Indoor Plants
Before we dive into indoor watering hacks, here are some tips to keep in mind for the most efficient process possible:
- Buy a strategic watering can. A can with a long and slender swan-neck can reach into tiny nooks and crannies for proper ergonomics.
- Invest in a sturdy step ladder to water plants that are in hard to reach places like ceilings, hanging over door frames, etc.
- Bottom water plants. Some drought-tolerant plants do better by being bottom watered in a tray and letting water absorb that way.
How to Water Indoor Plants With Absolutely No Mess Involved
1. Catch Water With Saucers and Drip Trays
Saucers and trays are probably the most popular method for watering plants indoors.
They will help collect the excess water from draining holes, thus preventing spills or damage to your floor or furniture.
I love to use decorative plates as drip trays to add interest and decor to my plant collection.
The only drawback is that if you leave water in the saucer or tray, it can quickly attract mosquitos and pests.
Watering Tips:
- Dip your finger in the top one-inch of soil to see if it’s completely dry before watering.
- Avoid following a strict watering schedule and learn your plant’s love language instead!
2. Invest in a Watering Bin
A watering bin is perfect for watering houseplants indoors when it’s too cold to give them a deep soak outside.
Simply take your plant with its inner pot, sit the plant in the bin and water, letting the excess drain for 30 minutes.
This is ideal for watering plants when it’s too cold to take a group outside or for larger plants that are too heavy to lug around.
You can also just let the plant soak and absorb the plant roots absorb from the bottom.
3. Double Pot Your Plants
Everyone always stresses about having a drainage hole at the bottom of your pot but sometimes, it’s just not possible.
But these “drain-less” containers can actually come in handy! For watering, grab a pot without a draining hole that is slightly bigger than your current pot.
Leave the inner pot in the larger pot for watering, but only for plants that are sitting on a raised plastic piece between the inner and outer pot that allows for some air flow and drip.
Water and voila! The excess water will just spill into the second pot.
Optional:
- Choose the right material for your pot. For example, succulents do best in fast-draining terracotta pots.
- Add sponges to the bottom to soak up water or just pour the excess water out.
4. Make a Draining Hole in a Bucket
If double potting isn’t an option, you can replicate the same method using a 5-gallon bucket or whatever substitute you prefer.
You need something strong enough to cut through plastic (I used a drill). Cut out a small-sized hole in the center of the lid.
Place your plant on top and water your plant.
The excess will simply drain into the bucket. Repeat the same process for your plants and pour out the collected water.
5. Give Your Plants a Shower
Many people make the mistake of watering plants often in short bursts instead of giving them a long drink of water, less often.
Plus, if you have a ton of plants, individual watering might take forever. Why not haul all of your plants together to give them a drink?
Or you can just fill the tub with a few inches of water and let them soak.
The tub offers a no-mess alternative but keep an eye out for gravel or wood going down the drain.
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This Post Has Shown How to Water Indoor Plants Without Making a Mess
I hope this article has shown you some creative and easy ways to water your indoor plants without making a mess!
Bringing nature indoors is more popular than ever and with that, comes new creative ways to make our lives easier.
