Rensselaer Union, Volume 2, Number 49, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 September 1870 — Watering House Plants. [ARTICLE]

Watering House Plants.

There Is an art in watering plants which a novice rarely, knows. They should never be watered unless they are really thirsty; unless the surface of the soil is dry, then water until it runs out into the saucer. Alter all are thus thoroughly watered, turn out the surplus which is id the saucers, as it is injurious to most plants to have the pot stand in water. Hydrangeas, calls lilies and lobelias are exceptions to this rule. plants which are budding and blossoming vigorously require more water than those which are not so healthy. In fact, judgment is needful in this matter of watering, and it is only attained by practice. One-thing is very necessary, and that is always to use water warm to the hand. Never apply one drop of cold water. It chills the roots so that they cannot grow. We had a friend who used to water her plants with the tea left in the teapot after breakfast, and her success as a cultivator was marvelous! Rather expensive, but it certainly was < fflsacious. All plants kept in rooms should be well washed at least, onco a fortnight, and once a week will insure a more healthy growth.—77i e Household.

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