What does pouring water mean?

What is the meaning of watering: Watering actually means pouring enough water when watering the plants so that the potting soil can absorb the water, instead of scooping it up one by one and it’s over, because sometimes The soil in the pot will become compacted, and most of the water will be lost through the gaps, but the real roots will not be watered. The following is a case told by a flower friend. Please read the following carefully and remember that reading one line at a time is of no use. Although the following are examples of succulents, they are also applicable to other plants, so flower lovers should draw inferences! Originally, I thought that judging soil dryness and moisture was a small problem that everyone should learn about by the way. But recent exchanges with flower friends made me realize that if this matter is not explained clearly, or even a standard is not set, soil moisture may be like illumination, causing us to have deep misunderstandings. A flower friend asked me, what should I do if my Chihuahua’s leaves melted? When I saw that the soil in the picture was peat-perlite common nursery soil, I realized that the water might be wet and stuffy to the roots. I asked him to check if the soil was still wet and if so, turn the pot over and replace the soil. He replied that the soil was dry and the house had heating. Ask me if I want to dig it out. At that time, because his environment was relatively dry and I was careless, I asked him to break off the water leaves and observe them again. As a result, another day later, he told me privately that Chihuahuas have many leaves and water. I asked him to dig it up right away and show me the roots. This Chihuahua is 10 centimeters large, with very well-developed roots and a short stump. The most important discovery was that the peat soil attached to the roots was really wet. This is a very classic case. Huayou used a large breathable clay pot to insert a toothpick into the soil to test soil moisture. In order not to damage the roots, the toothpicks were inserted near the flowerpot, but the flowerpot was much larger than the flower and the clay pot was very breathable, which led to serious misjudgment. Use high temperature, low humidity and breathable clay pots, do not water them for 7 days, and test the soil with a toothpick to see if it is dry. All the evidence suggests that the root of the flesh is dry and breathable, but what is the result? Quite the opposite. The reason why many people like to use peat is because the roots of the meat are entangled with the fibers in the peat, which is beneficial to the growth of the roots. For inexperienced flower enthusiasts, these muddy carbon fibers entangled in tree roots can be very deadly. Once the roots are entangled with the fibers, a closed water storage environment is formed. It's like putting half water in a Coke bottle. Even if the bottle cap is opened, it will not dry out for several months. Although the water surface is in contact with air, the air in the bottle that contacts the water surface is saturated with humidity, so the water basically does not evaporate. The air at the mouth of the bottle also has a humidity close to the outside of the bottle, so there is only a slight loss of water. Once this environment is formed, it will be difficult for the roots of the meat to dry and breathe. To summarize this case, there are several points that everyone should pay attention to. First, the soil problem. The more novice you are, the less likely you are to get the soil planted by fools. Because novices tend to raise some cheap meat first, of course the soil also uses cheap broad-spectrum soil. Most of the broad-spectrum succulent soils sold on the market are rich in peat and prone to water accumulation. Those who make good use of peat are the best of the best, and novice farmers should use full-grain soil. Even dust in granular soil must be screened decisively. Although sifting out dust is not conducive to meat root hairs grabbing soil, it is still quite valuable from the perspective of reducing meat suffocation death. The second is the misunderstanding of red pottery basins. Many people on the Internet regard red clay pots as artifacts for raising meat. I don't think so. Each type of flower pot has its own characteristics. Only by being familiar with its characteristics can you grow meat well. It is not certain that a certain type of flower pot has advantages. In this case, it is because the terracotta basin is too breathable, resulting in a humid environment with four weeks of dryness in the middle. In this environment, due to the hydrophilic nature of the fleshy roots

In addition, the outer layer of soil dries out too quickly, and the toothpick insertion method fails. Although this is not a red clay basin sin, it deserves our attention. Therefore, although the concept of dry soil is easy to say, it is difficult to do. If you want to know the dry and wet state of the soil by throwing flower pots, you really need to slowly accumulate experience. You may be thinking that it’s hard to tell when the soil is dry, but it’s always easy to tell when it’s been watered thoroughly. I won't jump to conclusions. Let's take a look at the following cases, which will definitely make you re-understand the meaning of irrigation. That is a flower friend from Shantou, and he is still in public. The temperature and humidity in Shantou in December are not bad. But in such beautiful weather, she had a problem with one of her showerheads. Xiangfulian is an old pile with a flower diameter of 15cm. This is an 18cm deep porcelain basin, very beautiful. She told me that the lotus leaves were soft and asked what to do. She watered them three days ago. I saw that the old leaves on the outer layer of the meat were already being consumed, and the leaves in the middle were also wrinkled. If there was no watering three days ago, I would assume that lack of water caused the deterioration of the condition. I didn't give up, so I asked her if she had watered it thoroughly. She told me that she watered it thoroughly every time and the water penetrated quickly. Reading this, you must have been wondering what the problem is. Then don't look down, wait until you have the answer. The real answer is simple. She hadn't watered in about 2 weeks before watering 3 days ago, causing the soil to become somewhat hardened. There is a gap between the hardened soil and the pot. When watering, water runs away along the edges of the pot. Therefore, although the water is upside down, the meat does not drink the water at all. This reminds me of an ancient scene of a hero drinking. He picked up a large bowl and sprinkled it on the dress. This way of drinking, you can drink three to five bowls without getting drunk. This problem often occurs in old piles of large anemones. Fleshy leaves cover most of the pot. If the remaining edge is too permeable, it will result in too little watering each time. Generally, greenhouse plants do not avoid leaves and are washed directly with a large faucet.

This method of watering is much more effective than carefully watering along the edges. In similar situations, I would suggest that you don't use water as the standard. You must pour a certain amount and pour slowly to allow the soil time to absorb. Another type of watering is overwatering. We say that water is permeable, and generally it is better to say that water has just flowed out. In this way, the water storage medium in the soil can quickly absorb the free water in the soil particles. The soil becomes aerated. If you continue watering for a while until the medium is filled with water, the saturated soil will not be able to absorb the free water between the particles. At this time, even if whole-grain soil is used, the meat is in danger of suffocation. We have defined soil moisture in a previous article, so we might as well repeat it here. Wet: A state in which water cannot be squeezed out, but water can cause the soil to clump. The soil is loose, but you can clearly feel the moisture with your fingers. There is no obvious moisture to the touch, and you can feel cool and dry when the wind blows. You can't feel the moisture, but there is basically no feeling of dust in the soil. Dry: The dust in the soil will fly away when blown. The above-mentioned supersaturated soil can squeeze out water and is a wetter state than wet soil. When you water your soil until it's supersaturated, there's a good chance the water will turn to water over the next few days. If your soil is already dry, it's no different than digging out the flesh. The meat will rely on moisture in the air to survive. If the air is also very dry, the root hairs will shrink and die. The meat will go into a dormant state. Waiting for the right time to take root again.