WATER
Most plants like to bewatered only after dry out, or to be more precise, their soil dries out.TOO much water causes root rot, which causes the plant to decay, so always be sure to wait until your plan is truly thirsty before you water it.Plants absorb water from the soil,through their small,hair-like root.The water moves into lager roots and from there to the stems and finally to the leaves.Too little water is the cuse of wilting of leaves & flowers which first droop and later become crisp and brown.

Plants are individual in their need for water ,some requiring more than others.Large plants need more water thansmall ones.Also, plants need less water in winter than in summer,because in winters the soil remains moist for a longer period.So,in winters the plants may need no watering for a number of days,whereas in summers, the watering may have to be as frequent as twice a day.Whenever watering is undertaken,it must be thorough.Frequent inadequate watering draws surface roots to the top,causes rapid transpiration and exhaust the plant.Watering must be done in the early morning or in the evening when the soil around the pot is not hot. Should watering become necessary during the bright sunshine, the pot should be removed to shade the soil allowed to cool down, before the plant is watered.A plant needs generous watering when buds are forming and it is in full bloom.

Judging If A Plant Needs Water
More houseplants die through being excessively or insufficiently watered than from any other reason. To judge if a plant in a pot needs water rub a finger or thumb on the potting soil to assess its moisture content.Howeve, repeated pressing compresses the compost.

Another simple way of understanding the plant's need for water is by seeing the colour of the soil in the pot. When the soil is dry it becomes pale and crumbly,but if wet, it is dark.Eventually, most houseplant enthusiasts use this method to assess if water is needed. farm mechanisation in India speedier. Thus the future seems to be bright.