How often should I water heather?

1. How often should I water?

Heather has different water requirements in different seasons. In summer, it requires more water and needs to be watered every day to keep the soil in the pot moist. In spring and autumn, watering can be less frequent, once every 2-3 days. You can also spray water on the leaves to increase the humidity of the environment.

2. Water quality requirements

Heather should not be watered with alkaline water. Ordinary tap water cannot be used directly to water flowers, as it contains chlorine, which is not good for plant growth. You can leave it for a few days and wait until the chlorine evaporates before using it. If you want to improve the alkalinity of the soil, you can add a little ferrous sulfate to the water.

3. Treatment of accumulated water

Although heather likes a humid environment, if the soil in the pot is too moist or there is water accumulation, it is easy to breed bacteria, and in severe cases it can cause root rot. Therefore, the accumulated water in the potting soil should be drained in time, and the soil should be loosened appropriately and placed in a well-ventilated place to accelerate the evaporation of water. If the roots are rotten, you need to remove it from the pot and cut off the rotten roots. Then soak them in a solution of carbendazim, disinfect them and replant them.