Bottom Watering 101
How (And Why) To Bottom Water Your Plants
We're going to let you in on a little secret that all green thumbs swear by: bottom watering. Bottom watering is just what it sounds like: letting a plant drink from the bottom up, and plants absolutely love it.
Why Bottom Water?
When and why should you bottom water? This technique is great as a regular watering routine, but it can be particularly helpful when plants are extra thirsty after you've been out of town or simply have forgotten to water them.
Not all plants are easily bottom watered: larger plants that are difficult to maneuver can be tough. If you like bottom watering but don’t want the hassle of moving the plant around, trying placing your plant directly on the floor of a ceramic planter (if there is a drainage hole, place a plastic drip tray in the planter first). This requires a bit of a special touch with watering as you’ll want to be careful not to overdo it— there’s nothing most plants hate more than having “wet feet” or sitting in water for sustained periods of time.
Our Mid-Century ceramic planters are 100% waterproof and allow you to place the plant directly on the floor of the planter without worry of harming your floors.
How to Bottom Water
Step 1: Remove your plant from its decorative container and fill a drip tray or any other container with a couple inches of water.
Step 2: In its plastic nursery pot, place your plant in the water and let it soak anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. You can also water over the top during this time. Remove it from the water and allow it to fully drain in the sink, bathtub, or outside.
Step 3: Remove it from the water and allow it to fully drain in the sink, bathtub, or outside before returning it to its decorative container.
Bottoms up!
Zanzibar Gem
A resilient low-light plant with waxy, emerald green wands.