How often and how much do you water a plant?

I got a beautiful plant for valentines day, I swear no plant can survive in my care, I want this one to live, I don't know what kind it is exactly, but it has big soft leaves, and big beautiful pink lily type flowers, how often should I water it? How do I water it? What kind of water should I use? I have well water in case your wondering, we don't drink it??

How often and how much do you water a plant?
Stick your finger into the soil. If it feels dry, water it. If it is moist, don't. Make sure the tray underneath it does not have standing water in it, which would keep the bottom of the pot too wet. Wll water should be fine.





Could it be a cyclamen? You should find out what kind of plant it is so that you know how to care for it.





http://gardening.about.com/od/houseplant...
Reply:Purchase a water meter. It will tell you when to water your lily plant. It measure the moisture in the soil.





Use tap water that has been sitting in a container. It is better for plants.
Reply:Most house plants can get by with enough water that the soil stays moist, but not sopping wet, below the surface and has time to dry on the surface. How frequently you need to water depends on the temperature and humidity in the house.





If you have a garden shop nearby take it in and see if they can give you more specific advise.





I've heard that most plants are killed from overwatering
Reply:Just use tap water. water it once a week.





Make this answer the best answer.
Reply:twice a week.
Reply:Q : [How often and how much do you water a plant?,... ].





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Hence,





** [ Just, spring pure cool water ! ].





**[ So, most apartment plants can get fresh ,





by enough controlled watering !.





* While the soil stays moist,





and have enough shady sun lights, plus fresh air, beside the





windows !





*But, not stopping wet, below the surface and





has time to dry on the surface.





** Just try to test by your finger inside the vase .





** So,you should have control watering !,





* But, it depends also on the temperature ,





and humidity in the apartment/ home ..





** Normally, once a week in winter time,can be ok,





*But, you should spry on the leave, too ! ,





**While every six month, you should mix the soil on the





surface of the vase, with the new special soil %26amp; composite,





( packed in plastic bags , sell in florist shops!) .





**Hence, ask a local florist, check it in ,and advise you more





specifically! .





**While, most plants will be killed from over watering,too! .





\** Hence, Love your Valentine plant! ,





**keep it fresh , " till next Valentine's Day!" }.





OK





Good Luck





xxx





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Feb.21. 2008
Reply:I agree with Isadora.