Indoor plants

should be an essential component of every interior design. Greenery brightens up indoor spaces and is known to have mood-boosting qualities. Plants with foliage need roughly 8 hours of light per day. The amount of light depends on the plants you are growing.

How do I know when to water my indoor plant?

Over-watering is a common mistake, and you will want to make sure the plant actually requires water now or if it should wait until later. Here are some ways to see if it’s time to water:

Soil probe – This probe will draw out soil, which will help you understand how dry the soil is below the surface.

Moisture meter – This tool tells you, on a scale, how dry soil is.

Lifting the plant up – Heaviness signifies the plant has enough water, but lightness signifies the plant is dry.

Wilting – Wilting typically happens because the plant is not getting sufficient water. Lift the plant to see if it is light in weight or if it’s heavy.

Tipping – If the leaf edges begin browning and are crispy to the touch, the plant likely needs water. If the leaf edges are becoming brown but feel mushy, the plant has likely gotten too much water.

Yellow leaves – Yellow leaves may also signify that a plant has too much or too little water, but this is not always the case.