How often should I water cosmos?

How often should I water Cosmos?

During the seedling stage, it is sufficient to water the plant once every two days. During the growth period, the frequency of watering can be appropriately reduced, and basically watering it twice a week is sufficient. Under normal circumstances, as long as the soil moisture is maintained above 40%, it can be supplied with water for growth. When watering, choose common water sources in life. Do not water with rice water or tea water, which will affect the growth of the plant.

How to water cosmos

1. Observe the soil in the pot : If the weather is dry and the moisture in the soil evaporates quickly, then observe the soil condition of the cosmos first. If the color of the soil is white or dry, it means that watering is needed.

2. Observe the leaves : During the growth process of Cosmos, lack of water will cause its leaves to droop and wither. If this phenomenon occurs, water it immediately, but do not water it too much.

Precautions for watering cosmos

1. Watering during the budding period : Watering of cosmos should be determined according to the period. If it is in the budding period, the soil only needs to be slightly moist, and water accumulation is strictly prohibited.

2. Habits of Cosmos : Cosmos is a plant that is very afraid of waterlogging. On the contrary, it has good drought tolerance, so just water it in an appropriate amount. Don’t water it too much, and don’t allow water to accumulate.

What to do if you overwater Cosmos

Watering cosmos too much will cause the leaves to turn yellow. At this time, do not water it all at once. Do it step by step and allow the plant to recover slowly. If the situation is serious, you need to drain the moisture in the potting soil and replant it. When replanting, loosen the soil frequently and control watering, so that the plant will slowly recover.

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