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Photo: Wikimedia Commons You can keep your plants hydrated for up to fourteen days while you are away using simple household items. Soil wicking and bottle drips deliver small amounts of moisture straight to the roots every hour. Set up these simple methods twenty minutes before you leave to protect your green space. How to Water Plants While Away Using a Cotton Wick A cotton wick system moves water from a jar into your plant pot continuously through capillary action. This setup works best for small to medium pots kept indoors. It delivers a slow, steady flow of moisture for up to ten days without soaking the soil too fast. Place a large glass jar filled with water right next to your plant pot. Cut a long piece of one hundred percent cotton yarn or clothesline cord. Push one end deep into the soil using a pencil, then sink the other end deep into the jar of water. Make sure the bottom of the water jar sits slightly higher than the base of the plant pot. Photo from the web Build...

Photo from the web Fix yellow leaves on houseplants by checking the moisture level in the top three inches of soil today. Overwatering causes soft yellow leaves, while underwatering leaves them dry and crisp. Adjust your routine to save your houseplant in five minutes. What Causes Yellow Leaves on Houseplants Yellow leaves happen when your indoor plant feels stress from incorrect care or sudden environmental changes. Water issues cause nine out of ten cases, but wrong lighting, poor soil nutrients, and cold air drafts also trigger yellowing. Catching the warning signs early keeps your plant strong and prevents root rot. You can identify the exact problem by looking closely at the texture and location of the damaged foliage. Lower leaves turn yellow naturally as they age, but widespread changes across the top or middle of the stem mean your plant needs immediate attention. Use this quick checklist to inspect your plant right now. Soft yellow leaves: The soil is too wet, signali...