Is over Watering Harmful?

We all know that water is important for plants and we know that without water plants will die from dehydration. But too much water can also be dangerous. So. Is over watering harmful?

There are many effects of plant over watering that are important to consider. So, to answer the question, is over watering harmful we must include these effects: excessive runoff and stunted growth.

The effects of plant over watering can be checked manually through checking the roots and fertilizer of the plant. Also, using the right levels of watering can be important so that over watering can be prevented.

Over watering can result in several different side effects. One example is of gradual defoliation. This is a result of plant over watering where the plant’s lower leaves will deteriorate and fall off. The plant can also droop as a result of plant over watering and of course, molding can occur.

This is where gray, thick mold grows on various parts of the plant which happens after plant over watering occurs for extended periods of time.

There are various other causes besides watering for how certain types of over watering effects occur. Defoliation can happen not only from plant over watering but also from quick changes in the temperature of the area the plants are in. This is the case for indoor and outdoor areas.

Also, the roots of the plant should be considered. The roots in a plant that suffered from plant over watering are usually rotten and worn out. Fertilizer is also a concern involving plant over watering. There may be too much fertilizer in the plant bed, which absorbs water very well.

To avoid plant over watering you should follow general watering guidelines. It is best to water your garden with only one inch of water a week but obviously this will depend on the climate of the area you are in. If it is warmer than usual and the garden is drying up easily more water may be needed. If it has been raining then there's no need to bother.

Also, evapotranspiration is an important factor to consider. This is a way how you can determine how much water your plants need in order to prevent plant over watering. This general concept is used to determine how well the plants lose their water. The first part of evapotranspiration is evaporation, which is where water is naturally lost into the air.

The second part is transpiration, where the plant absorbs the water and therefore the water is lost. By determining how well the two are done in the plants you will be able to figure out how well the plant is doing in terms of how it has been watered.

The last way to prevent plant over watering is to use general common sense. A good way to take care of plant over watering prevention involves keeping a calendar to mark down when you need to water your plants. This will help to give the plants time between watering sessions. Checking the runoff of the plants will be important.

An effect of plant over watering is an increase in runoff near the plant. If there is a good amount of runoff then you will need to slow down with watering. The last part is to water early in the day, as watering during the warmer times of the day will cause excessive evaporation. So, how harmful is Over watering? Now we know the answer.

Editor
Peter Charalambos