Well, let’s talk about waterin’ plants after you move ’em to a new pot, what they call “repotting,” I think.
First off, you gotta water them good right after you put ’em in that new pot. Real good. Like, soak the dirt, you know? Gotta make sure the dirt gets all cozy around them roots. The dirt’s gotta settle in, see? If you don’t water good, the roots ain’t gonna be happy. They need a good drink after all that movin’ around.
But hold your horses, don’t go crazy with the waterin’, neither. I mean, you don’t wanna drown the poor thing, especially right after you messed with its roots. Plants get kinda shocked after you move ’em, just like us when we move to a new place, I reckon. They need time to get used to things, so too much water ain’t good.
- Water good, but not too much.
- Let the dirt settle around the roots.
- Don’t drown the plant!
Now, how much water is “good”? Well, that’s a bit tricky. It ain’t the same for every plant. You gotta look at the dirt. If it’s already wet, then maybe hold off a bit. If it feels dry, then give it a good drink. And some plants, like them cactus things, they don’t need much water at all, ever. You just gotta learn what your plants like, I guess. It’s like learnin’ what your grandkids like to eat. Some like pie, some like cake, you know?
After that first good waterin’, you gotta keep an eye on things. Don’t just forget about it! You gotta check the dirt regular-like. Stick your finger in the dirt, that’s what I do. If it feels dry down a bit, then it’s time for more water. If it’s still wet, then leave it be. Don’t water just because you feel like it. Water when the plant needs it.
And don’t go givin’ ’em that plant food, that “fertilizer” stuff, right after you repot. That’s like givin’ someone a big ol’ steak dinner when they got a tummy ache. Let ’em settle in first, then you can feed ’em. Think about it, if you get moved, you’d want to sit down before people feed you. Give the plants some time to get over the shock of being moved, the poor things.
Some folks say you should wait a few days or even a week before you water again, but I don’t know about that. I just go by how the dirt feels. If it’s dry, I water. If it’s wet, I don’t. Seems simple enough to me. Been doin’ it this way for years, and my plants seem to do alright.
Now, remember, plants are like people in some ways. They need water to live, but too much ain’t good. And they need time to adjust to new things. So, when you repot your plants, give ’em a good waterin’, then keep an eye on ’em, and water ’em when they need it. Don’t overwater them and don’t give them that plant food right away, okay? That’s all there is to it, really.
So, to sum it all up, water good after repotting to help the dirt settle, but don’t overwater. Check the dirt regular-like and water when it’s dry. Don’t give them plant food right away. Let the plants rest. And that’s pretty much it. It ain’t rocket science, you know? Just common sense. Just like looking after kids, really.
And if you ain’t sure, just ask someone who knows. There’s always someone around who knows a thing or two about plants. Or just try it your way and see how it goes. Plants ain’t as fussy as some folks make ’em out to be. They just need a little bit of care and attention.
And that’s all I gotta say about waterin’ plants after repottin’. Now get out there and tend to your garden!
