 Hi everybody, I hope that you're doing well. In this video, we're gonna talk about how to water our plants in winter so we prevent overwatering them and they are happy. Okay, coming up. As you may know, our plants are not growing as much in the winter as they do in the growing season, which generally is the spring and the summer. Because of this, our plants don't need a big amount of resources and this includes water. So during this time of the year, we want to cut back on water. Because we want to prevent overwatering our plants. If we provide a lot of water very often to our plant, they will not have the time to really absorb it and we will overwater her. So for example, instead of watering my plants every week or so, like I do generally during the summer and the spring, in the winter I usually water my plants every 10 days or 11 days or even every two weeks, depending on the plant. So let me tell you some things that can help you figure out if your plant needs water or not. So the first thing that I always recommend is that we keep following the same general rules for our plants. Generally we want the soil to dry out in between waterings. Of course, if you have a plant that likes to have moist soil at all times and doesn't like the potting mix to be really dry, follow the general rules that you follow with that plant during the spring or the summer. And this is usually that we let it dry out a little bit, not completely, but just a little. And then we water. But again, generally we want the soil to dry out in between waterings. This is true in the spring, in the summer and also in the winter. Now for me, the best way to check if the soil is dry is with my finger. So I always check the soil with my finger up to the second knuckle or all the way down to make sure that the soil is dry. Once I feel that the soil has dried out, then I water. And I can tell you, in the winter it tends to take longer to dry out. And hence, I water less often. Another way to check if the soil has dried out is to lift our pot and see if it feels lighter. So you can also do that, but I would always recommend to always check with your finger after that. Just to make sure. Some of our plants are really nice to us and actually gives us signs when they need water. For example, the peace lily. When our peace lily needs water, you will see that the leaves are actually droopy. This is a very good sign that she needs water. So all you need to do is to water her and she will bounce right up. So how do I water my plants in the winter? I use the same method as in the growing season. And this is the bottom watering method. Now I always tell you that I really like this method, but I can tell you I even like it better in the winter because it really helps me prevent over watering. The way that I do it is that I always put my plants in this big box. And then I water from the top and I let the water drain down through the drainage holes. So the water will stay in the box with the plants. I leave them there for about 10 to 15 minutes so they can absorb some of the water. And then I take them out so the water can drain through the drainage holes. This will make sure that the soil is moist but not wet. Which is really great to prevent over watering. Now one very important tip that I can give you about watering your plants in the winter is to use water that is actually at room temperature. So don't use very cold water because this can shock the roots. The way that you can make sure that the water is at room temperature is that you put it aside on a bucket for about 24 hours or so and the water will be okay. Of course you can also check with your finger. If you feel that the water is too cold just add some warm water to it. And remember to always filter your water if it comes from the top. Because some plants are sensitive to chemicals and salts that come in tap water. Okay it is very important to note that this method I use for my tropical plants. I also bottom water my succulents but it's a little bit different. So if you would like me to make a video about this make sure to comment below and I will make sure to put it on my list. And as always I will see you in the next video. Okay ciao.