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Water houseplants by soil moisture, not a fixed weekday

Check soil before watering, then water thoroughly when needed and empty drained water from the saucer.

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Pot size, soil mix, light and room conditions change how quickly a plant dries. Iowa State University Extension recommends checking moisture regularly rather than watering automatically on a fixed calendar day. For many houseplants, feeling roughly the top inch of soil helps; succulents and specialty species need their own guidance.

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Identify the plant and its watering needs, and check whether the pot has drainage holes; different species need different thresholds.
Check moisture regularly instead of watering on a fixed weekday. For many houseplants, feel about 2.5 cm (one inch) below the surface.
If the soil is still wet, wait and recheck after a day or two. Wilting alone does not prove that more water is needed.
When the plant needs water and the container drains, water slowly until moisture reaches the whole root ball and excess begins to drain.
Empty water collected in a saucer or cachepot after about 30–45 minutes so the roots do not remain submerged.
In cooler or less sunny conditions, soil may dry more slowly. Adjust intervals to the species and observed soil moisture.

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