Houzz contributor, writer, Illustrator and lover of all things plants. When you grow in Coco Coir hydroponically or running a hydroponic system itâs hard to water to much but is known to occur on occasion. Controlling planter leaks keeps slippery, potentially damaging standing water off your floors. Over watering your medical marijuana plants happens the most in soil. Step 3: Place your plants on the towel in the bath. PH that is either too high or too low can cause problems in cannabis plants, as the pH of the water source can dictate a plant's ability to absorb nutrients. Symptoms: If leaves look droopy and are falling off, itâs a good sign that the plantâs not getting enough water. Itâs so easy to be a little overenthusiastic with the watering can when trying to help your Jade Plant thrive. These planters keep you from worrying about forgetting to water those precious plants and they keep you from over watering them. Stressed humans are more prone to disease. Place plants in the tub or sink, making sure the plants are in pots with good drainage so the water can soak through the roots. Over-watering, in simple terms, drowns your plant. They are perfect for those of you who donât really have a green thumb. An over-watered cannabis plant means that the entire plant will be curling and wilting from the stem to the tips of the leaves. This prevents over-watering, water waste and runoff. Lay a towel out over the water so the pots of the plants do not scrape up the tub or sink. A good rule of thumb is to always check if your plants need water and not just assume they do. WATERING INDOOR PLANTS . Drainage keeps plants healthier by preventing soil from becoming too wet. Above: Fuchsia thymifolia has delicate, lacy foliage and teardrop flowers. These DIY self watering planters are all so very easy to make and they come in all shapes and sizes. Photograph by Mimi Giboin. Too low or too high pH water can affect the pH of your grow medium over time, which results in symptoms that look identical to those caused by certain nutritional problems. Most planters have small holes in the bottom that allow excess moisture to drain out after watering. A watering funnel is little more than a reservoir made from a porous material that allows water to gradually seep into the surrounding soil. DO use a watering can for houseplants. This drooping will likely occur after a watering, so remember to check back on your plants in the mnutes and hours after every watering to observe for signs of over-watering. Roots that canât breathe are stressed roots. Remember there is nothing wrong growing in soil. 10 Solutions for Soggy Soil If a too-wet garden is raining on your parade, try these water-loving plants and other ideas for handling all of that H2O. Soil that is constantly wet wonât have enough air pockets and the roots canât breathe. 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