Anyone who likes to travel knows the problem: there aren’t always nice neighbors who have green fingers and who water the plants while they’re on vacation. With our tips, you can confidently drive away without having to worry that all the flowers will have dried up after the holidays.
Plastic bottles are great for an automatic watering system
Easy-to-implement watering methods for vacations
| kind | Explanation |
|---|---|
| bathtub | Place all the flowers on plastic wrap in the bathtub and fill it with water about three centimeters high. |
| cotton yarn | Lead thick cotton twine, which you will stick into the ground, into a bucket filled with water. |
| Mats | There are mats in specialist shops that absorb a lot of moisture. On these you place the flowers planted in clay pots. |
| beverage bottles | These are filled with water. Unscrew the cap, make a small hole and put the bottle upside down in the flowerpot. |
| plastic tubs | Place the plants in groups in tubs that you fill with water about three centimeters high. |
| Water plentifully | This method is only suitable for robust flowers. Before going on vacation, water them so much that the substrate is well soaked and leave a supply of liquid in the saucer. |
| clay granules | You can place delicate flowers in containers filled with clay granules. This stores the moisture, but the flowers do not have permanently wet feet. |
| clay cone | In specialist shops you can get cones that are inserted into the flower pots. On top is a ball filled with water. Moisture is continuously released into the soil through the cone. |
No matter which variant you choose: test it a few days before the planned trip, because not every method is suitable for all flowers. The functionality also depends on the local conditions, the type of planter and the water requirements of the plants.
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In addition, place the flowers in a cool, slightly darkened room. Under these conditions, they evaporate less water and you don't have to water the plants as often when you're on holiday.