How Often Should You Water Indoor Potted Plants?

Consider soil depth before watering indoor plants.

Water Your Plant Adequately

Aloe vera loves sunlight but not frequent irrigation.

You must adequately water your indoor plant, says North Carolina University's "Watering Houseplants" article, but it recommends that you use your fingers or an adsorbent stick to determine soil moisture status before watering, and then if the soil is damp, you should not water the plant, the article advises.

Plants' Irrigation Needs Differ

Identify your plants and their irrigation preferences.

The "Watering Houseplants" article states that some plants with thin roots prefer to be moist at all times, and other plants like dry periods between watering if settled into 2 inches of soil, while some plants with rough roots are used to dry conditions. Fulfill your individual plant's needs.

Bottom Line

While the feel of the soil should guide you in the proper irrigation of your indoor plants, the "Watering Houseplants" article urges you to always consider the depth of the pots in combination with soil depth and soil feel as well as the plants' particular needs to determine how often you should water your indoor houseplants.

References

• North Carolina State University: Watering Houseplants

Resources

• Clemson Cooperative Extension: Indoor Plants - Watering