Requires a bottle or a larger container for multiple plants.
Utilize long strips of filter cloth or woven wool.
Insert one end of the strips into the container and the other end 2 or 3 cm under the soil.
Keep the water container slightly elevated to facilitate water absorption.
Inverted Bottle Method:
Perfect for pre-vacation preparation.
Fill plastic water bottles; use half-liter or one-liter bottles based on plant size.
Poke small holes in the cap and invert the bottle into the pot, with the cap pressed into the soil.
Allows gradual drainage without excess water on the floor.
Drilling Holes and Immersing in a Basin:
Carefully rehydrate very dry soil.
Make a hole in the soil, avoiding root damage, and place the plant with its pot in a water-filled basin.
After about an hour, the plant will be thoroughly rehydrated.
Trimming and Spraying:
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