Watering plants in hot weather requires extra care to ensure they stay healthy and hydrated (Image: Getty) Watering plants in hot weather requires extra care to ensure they stay healthy and hydrated. According to the experts, watering plants during a heatwave is crucial for their survival. But many people are making a common mistake when trying to keep their plants healthy during tropical temperatures.
Experts claim some are wetting plant leaves in the hope this will keep them refreshed - and stop them drying out. However, it can have the opposite effect - attracting sunlight to them, and leaving them burnt in the long-run. Tomorrow, Monday, August 12, temperatures are set to hit a sizzling 32C in central London, marking what is thought to be the hottest day of the year.
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Urging some caution around overwatering plants, “which can cause them to leach nutrients and cut off the supply of oxygen to the roots, the experts said: “Instead, pick up the watering can and provide focussed watering at the base of the plant, so roots can benefit as quickly as possible.” READ MORE Gardeners urged to avoid one lawn job during sunny spells due to lawn 'harm' Experts suggested some crucial tips on protecting plants. (Image: Getty) Rachel Crow, Homes &Garden's gardening expert said: “Water container plants generously, ideally in the evening, once the sun has moved off the garden, which will allow plenty of time for the water to penetrate into the soil before temperatures rise again the next day.
The advantage of a watering can is that it won't disturb soil like a strong stream from a hosepipe will. Ensure, whatever you use during watering, that the water doesn't hit or sit on the plants leaves, which can cause leaf burn. Experts at Bonnie Plants said: “If you use a sprinkler, it is impossible not to wet the leaves when watering the garden, so in that case, water early in the morning so that the foliage will dry early and quickly to minimize disease risk.
” They added that one should avoid leaving plant leaves damp where possible as moisture and heat leaves plants more prone to fungal infections such as powdery mildew. It can be cumbersome to get rid of powdery mildew, so prevention is the best solution. Plants need to be watered generously, so that the water penetrates the root zone, experts believe.
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Read our Privacy Policy They said: “When it’s hot, the best time of day to water plants is early morning or in the evening. Plants in containers should be watered twice a day, as soil dries out much quicker in pots. Bonus points if you use re-use rainwater from a water butt.
“Otherwise water them early in the morning. Soak the soil thoroughly and try to avoid getting the foliage too wet. Never water the plants in full sun as the water will just evaporate off and you'll waste water and your time.
“Container plants will probably require watering daily – possibly even twice daily – during a heatwave, but take your cue from the plant itself and see if it's wilting and looking thirsty. Just as you don't want it parched, you also don't want to go to the other extreme and overwater it.”.
