Detect waterlogging
Waterlogging always forms when plants have received too much water in the pot and it cannot drain off properly. You can quickly tell whether a plant is doing well or not by its wilting leaves. If the plant sags its leaves, it is usually due to a lack of water. After watering, the leaves quickly straighten up again. If the leaves suddenly turn yellow, extreme care should be taken, as excess water may be the cause. If the leaves are yellow, check the soil in the pot. Is it very damp? Look in the coaster or the planter. Has water built up? If you discover these facts, you should act immediately.Eliminate waterlogging
If you find that your plant is in the stagnant water, get rid of it as soon as possible. Also observe whether more water flows out of the potting soil and backs up in the saucer. Let the plant stand dry for a few days. Drying out the roots can cause the plant to recover. If there are already wilted leaves and damage to the plant, check the root ball.Fungi are responsible for the decay of the roots, as they find the best conditions in the moist soil. If the entire root ball is rotten, repotting is no longer useful. However, if part of the roots are still healthy, it is worth trying to save the plant. Remove the dead roots. Plant the plant in fresh soil and do without watering for the time being.
9 tips to avoid waterlogging
1. Watch your plants. Yellow leaves can be signs of disease, pests, too much or too little water. Get to the bottom of the cause! Pour with a sure instinct! To test, press your finger into the soil. Only water the plant because the top layer of soil is dry. Most plants survive drought better than too much moisture.
2. Pay attention to the planters! Planters look nice, but they pose a threat to plants. After all, you cannot tell whether excess water can run out of the flower pot or whether it is backing up. The danger can be eliminated if you raise the flower pot in the planter a little. For example, put a stone in the planter and place the flowerpot on top. This allows the water to drain off easily.
3. Coasters can also prevent the water from running off. Make sure that there is no permanent water in the coaster.
4. When watering your plants, pay attention to the location. Plants in warm rooms or In summer, potted plants on the balcony or terrace must be given sufficient water. In cool rooms and during hibernation, the plants should only be watered a little.
5. Make sure to temporarily block the soil in the planter or flower pot
loosen. Just like in beds, potted plants also need loosened, permeable soil. This contributes to the evaporation of the water and helps to avoid waterlogging.6. Use clay granules instead of potting soil! Clay granules have the ability to store moisture and release it evenly to the plant. This property is used successfully for indoor plants that cannot be watered for a long time. For example, in offices and business premises, but also in the private sector, the pouring effort is reduced in the long term through the use of clay granules.
7. Pay attention to the drainage! Put a layer of coarse gravel in your pot or bucket. This reduces the risk of too much moisture. Then pour a layer of clay granules into the planter and plant the plant. 8. Use automatic irrigation systems! Such systems are available in specialist shops in combination with various types of plant granulate. These systems show the plant's moisture requirements perfectly and give every hobby gardener additional security.
9. Find a sheltered place in your garden for the container plants, for example under a canopy. Otherwise, heavy or long-lasting rain can lead to a build-up of moisture and damage the plant.
