How To Water Your Cannabis Plants

Like any other kind of plant, cannabis plants require water and nutrients in order to grow healthily and produce the best-quality flowers for you to harvest. It seems like common sense, but did you know that overwatering cannabis plants is one of the most common mistakes first-time growers make?

Watering your cannabis plants can be a harmful process if done incorrectly. However, with a little knowledge, you can water your plants in a way that is beneficial for both your plants and your home.

How to Water Weed

Watering your plants too much can cause them to grow poorly or not at all. This is because many beginning growers mistakenly think that a lack of water is the root of their troubles, when in reality it is over-watering that is causing the problem.

While it is true that all living things – including us! – need water to survive, grow and thrive, there is a limit to how much water we can use before it becomes harmful or even dangerous. For example, we as humans need water to survive, but if we drop one of us alone in the middle of the ocean our prospects for survival dramatically decline.

It’s important to water plants carefully so they don’t drown and suffer, but you don’t want to over water them either. Here are some tips for watering plants correctly so you get the optimal yield from your cannabis crop.

Watering weed can be a challenge, but there is no one definitive answer for how much water each plant needs. This varies depending on the size of the plant, the stage of its growth, and the medium in which it is being grown.

Weed Grow Problems

Understanding your cannabis plant’s life stage will help you water it properly, as each stage requires different levels of water. Overwatering is the number one cause of novice growers’ failures, so be sure to know your plant’s stage so you can water it accordingly.

It is important to water your plants gently at the beginning of their growth, to avoid damaging them. Wait between waterings to allow the soil to dry out, and water your plants once every two to three days.

Choosing the right growing medium can greatly influence how much water your plants need. By understanding which mediums hold more water, you can avoid wasting water and extend the life of your plants.

It is important to make sure the container your plants are in is large enough to accommodate their growth, but not too large. This will help to ensure your plants are getting the nutrients they need and the water they need to survive. There should be small holes in the bottom of the container so any water that is not absorbed by the growth medium can escape and be used again.

Watering your marijuana plants less often will help them retain water and grow more compactly, making it easier to avoid overwatering and ruining your plants. If it takes more than four days for your soil to become dry, you may be watering your plants too much and suffocating them.

Other Important Considerations

Size and drainage are important factors when growing cannabis, but they’re not the only factors that count. By choosing the right container size and drainage, you can avoid overwatering and causing your plants to wilt.

Keeping temperature and light intensity in mind when growing cannabis is important for getting the best results. In cooler or warmer environments, plants will grow at different speeds and sizes based on how well they’re cared for. Plants that receive more heat and light will grow more robustly and produce more buds than those that don’t.

A healthy plant needs plenty of water – a plant that’s thriving and growing quickly will need more water than a sickly, small or struggling plant. Sometimes it may be necessary to reduce the amount of water a plant receives to help it better thrive or rebound from a health concern.

How Can I Tell My Plant Needs Water?

If you’re concerned that your plant may be thirsty, don’t worry. There are many ways to determine if your plant needs more water, and most of them are reliable.

Here are some signs that it might be time to give your little green friend a drink:

If your plants are looking droopy and weak, it may be because they are thirsty and need to drink. If they have gone without water for a while, it’s likely that water is the solution to getting them looking their best again. However, it’s also possible that they are over-watered and need to be re-hydrated. This is a judgement call that you will have to make based on the individual plants.

It’s easy to tell the difference between a plant that is overwatered and one that is water-starved. Overwatered plants have drooping leaves that curl inwards, and the plant is usually green and oversaturated with water. On the other hand, a water-starved plant will have dry soil, and the leaves will be flat and not curling inwards.

It is always best to err on the side of caution when watering plants, so it is always best to slightly underwater your plants rather than overwater them. If the plant looks healthy and the soil is not yet dry, you can likely wait another day or two before watering it again.

If you neglect to water your cannabis plant soon, you’ll see the leaves turning yellow and falling off. This is a sure sign that your plant needs water – and it’s not normal for a mature plant to have yellow or brown leaves if it’s getting enough water. In fact, a young cannabis plant that’s getting proper water and nutrients will be green and vigorous.

If you’re looking to keep your plant healthy and happy, checking the soil is a great way to start. If the soil is dry, give the plant a drink. Remember to water well, but don’t water the plant too often.