This problem has been topping the charts and has been one of the primal causes as to why one does not have plants. The fact that plants dry up or die when they are not watered is really worrisome. It is very obvious that we would not be around all the time to water the plants. There are many ways to tackle this problem. So don’t worry about the agony and the pain of seeing dried plants after returning home from your vacation. Here are a few tricks that will help you save your plants!
Always mulch the pots and move them away from sunlight before leaving. To know more about mulching, click here.
Option 1: Self Watering Pots
There are many types of self watering plants available. Yes, they are expensive as compared to the regular pots. But its worth it as with them around, you have to water the plants just once in a week. Have a look at these! Click on the images to know more!
Option 2: Plastic Bottles
Option 3: Bottle with thread idea
Option 4: If it is a monsoon season, you can place them in an open space like your building terrace or open Balcony.
Option 5: Request your neighbors/friends/relatives to water the plants. You can also place the plants in the corridor/terrace/community space which would make it easier for the neighbors to water them.
Option 6: Drip Irrigation Kit
You can use an automated Drip Irrigation System. If you have a manual drip Irrigation installed, you can just add a Timer to it. You can also use a manual drip Irrigation and connect it to neighbor’s tap/ Community Tap and request them to water the plants. Click on the images below to know more.
None of the above steps are required if you’re going out for 3 or less days. In such cases Water the plants three hours before leaving and again water them thoroughly just before leaving.
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You really like nature Reema,
that is great.
Thank you
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Thank You for your kind words Ben! 🙂
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Self watering pots!! Lovely idea.
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Thank You !! 🙂 With Self -watering pots you need to water the plants only once in a week!! 😀
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Very useful tips ! Thanks for sharing !!
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Thank You Megala! I have scheduled your Post about meeting water shortage problems on 11th August! Will let you know when its published 🙂 🙂
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Oh ! Thanks a lot !
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Thanks for the amazing tips Reema! I do have a decent number of pots in my balcony, which I keep it outside in the corridor and ask the maid to water. Has been working well so far!!
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Very informative. Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Thank You Karen 🙂 🙂
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Congratulations dear.I have nominated you for get to know me tag award 💝
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This is excellent advice! Much needed by a busy and travelling professional like me 🙂
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I’m glad you liked it 🙂 Thank You for visiting my blog and reading all the posts 🙂
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Nice ideas!! Things have really changed!!! Years ago i remember we used to worry so much about our favourite plants drying up!!
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Yes, now there are so many options and solutions available!! 🙂
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Very good advice and great ideas.
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Thank You Lara 🙂
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Wonderful tips given here Reema.. Loved the video share .. Happy Gardening xx
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Thank You Sue! 🙂
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Wonderful post, great tips! I have a beautiful collection of house plants. I really can’t thank you enough for sharing this, Reema!
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Thank You Latha!! 🙂 You just made my day 🙂 😀 🙂 I’m really happy you liked it and found it useful 🙂
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Drip irrigation kits sounds very effective.
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Thank You Keri 🙂 🙂 🙂
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This is great. Thank you. The tiny hole and plastic bottle and the thread ideas are awesome.
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Thank You Dawn 🙂 🙂 I’m glad you liked them 🙂
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Wonderful tips, this one was very much needed, thanks a lot for such an informative post.
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Thank You 🙂 I’m glad you liked them!
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You saved me as well as my beautiful Rose plant 😍Great post & indeed it’s going to be useful to loads of other people as much as it does for me!!
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Thanks a ton Nithya 🙂 I’m really glad that you liked it 🙂
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What a fantastic idea!
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Thank You 🙂 I’m glad you liked the ideas 🙂
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Most welcome. 🙂
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Those are good ideas! I’ve never had to struggle with this, because we have a dog. So I always ask the dog sitter to water my plants. But now I know what to do if the time comes when we take our dog with us on vacation!
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Thank You Ann!! 🙂
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Thank you for the guidance!!
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Thank You Tanvir!! 🙂
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This is an amazing advice…thanks for sharing !!
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Thank You Jyo 🙂
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I always follow tip 5, but I liked all other ideas too. sure I’m gonna try this out
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Thanks a ton Bhavana 🙂 🙂 🙂
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This is a really helpful post, thank you Reema! It is lovely to meet you. Your presence is so warm and welcoming. 🙂 Glad to know you.
I used to have a garden when I was in NYC, and now I’m looking to do this again in LA — just moved back recently and looking for a place to live. Great blog!
Many blessings to you, Reema, and much joy,
Debbie
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You’re so kind and generous! Thank You Debbie!!
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So informative Great. Nature lover
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Thank You Abhinnshyam 🙂
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Your welcome
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