As summer brings warmer weather, houseplants need more water – from being as dry as you dare in winter to always moist through summer. Avoid saturating the pots, however, as overwatering is damaging.

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How Much Water to Use . Some plants naturally may want less water, like cacti, succulents, and plants with thick leaves. Most of the rest like to drink.

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Plants can be sensitive to hard (alkaline) and soft (salty) water. Use a watering can that has a slender spout and can easily be moved to all sides of the container.

Give plants enough light. A plant's water needs are directly tied to the light it receives, which is why houseplants often need less water in the winter than they do in the spring and summer ...

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No houseplants will thank you for leaving them sitting in water—even your low-maintenance favorites are susceptible to overwatering. However, some are lovers of evenly moist soil.

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