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This article was co-written by Lauren Kurtz. Lauren Kurtz is an expert in nature and horticulture. Lauren has worked for Aurora, Cporado, managing the Water-Wise Garden at Aurora City Center for the Department of Water Conservation. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Environmental and Sustainability Studies from Western Michigan University in 2014.
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Everyone needs a trip away from home from time to time. Pets, you can ask friends, neighbors or services to take care of them, but what about plants? Some plants can endure quite a long time without watering, but others need weekly or even daily care. If you’re going on a long trip, you need to make sure your plants at home have enough water to survive while you’re away. Many times you don’t even need to ask your friends or neighbors to take care of the plants!
Steps
Make water bottles for plants
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Make sure to water the soil thoroughly. The soil will absorb the water in the bottle if it is too dry. You need to water now if the soil feels dry. [1] X Research Source
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Find a water bottle with a narrow neck. Wine bottles are the best, because the bottle capacity can hold enough water to irrigate the plot of 0.4 -0.6 square meters for up to 3 days. If you don’t need to water such a large area, you can use a smaller bottle, such as a soda or beer bottle. [2] X Research Source
- You can also buy automatic watering balls at the store.
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Pour water into the bottle, cover the mouth of the bottle with your thumb and turn it upside down. Do not fill the bottle with water; The water level only needs to reach the neck of the bottle. At this point you can add other nutrients, such as liquid fertilizer. Seal the bottle with your thumb, turn the bottle upside down, and place it next to the plant you need to water.
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Plug the neck of the water bottle into the ground. Remove your thumb from the mouth of the bottle, while simultaneously sticking the water bottle into the ground. Make sure the neck of the bottle is a few centimeters deep in the soil. The water bottle may tilt to one side, but must be fixed and firm. [3] X Research Sources
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Make sure the water in the bottle is draining properly. If the water doesn’t flow, it’s probably the soil that has sealed the bottle. If this happens, pull out the bottle, wash it, and attach the net to the mouth of the bottle. Fill the bottle with water and plug it back into the soil. [4] X Research Sources
- Use a marker to mark the water level on the bottle. Check back in a few hours (or after a day). If the water level is lower than the marked level, the water is flowing well. If the water level doesn’t change then something is probably clogging the water bottle.
Make a drip irrigation system
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Thoroughly water the soil before you start using a drip irrigation system. If the soil is too dry, the water in the tank will be sucked out before you even set off. By the time you get home, there may not be a drop of water left in the jar. You need to water thoroughly before using a drip irrigation system to avoid this problem.
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Place a 4-liter water tank next to the plant to be watered. Choose a place without direct sunlight to place the water bottle; This will help reduce the amount of water that evaporates. If you’re only going on vacation for a few days and have a small tree, just using the food container style will suffice. [5] X Research Source Did not fill the jar with water yet.
- This method will provide the plant with water for up to a week.
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Cut a cotton or nylon braid. The cord should be long enough to connect from the water tank to the base of the tree. If you can’t find cotton or nylon rope, or if the string is too thin, you can substitute 3 pieces of cotton fabric plaited together. [6] X Research Sources
- The rope must be able to absorb water. This method won’t work if the cord doesn’t absorb water. [7] X Research Sources
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Drop one end of the wire into the water tank. The rope should reach the bottom of the jar. If you want to water many plants, you should use an additional water bottle, one for each plant. That way you can avoid the risk of running out of water while away.
- For plants that don’t need a lot of water, such as succulents, you can use one pot of water for two or three plants. Even if the water tank is really empty, the plants can still survive thanks to their water holding properties.
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Plug the other end of the wire into the ground next to the tree. The rope must go deep into the ground about 7.5 cm. [8] X Research Source In addition, you also need to make sure the rope is not in direct sunlight to prevent it from drying out before it can bring water to the plants. [9] X Research Source
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Pour water into the pot. If the plant needs to be fertilized, you can now add a little liquid fertilizer to the water. If the plant is in a sunny location, consider sticking a piece of tape over the top of the jar; Be careful not to stick it on the rope. This will help reduce the rate of water evaporation.
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Make sure that the mouth of the pot is higher than the base of the tree. If the vase is too low, place it on an upside-down book, brick, or pot to raise it a bit. This way, water will be able to drip onto the rope.
Make a drip irrigation bottle system
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Make sure the soil is completely moist. If the soil is too dry, the water in the bottle will be sucked out before you even leave the house. You need to water the soil moist before you start using this method to make sure the plant doesn’t absorb all the water too quickly.
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Find a 2 liter plastic bottle. If you only have one small plant to take care of, a small bottle of water will suffice. You will be burying the water bottle in the soil, so this method is suitable for garden plants or large pots.
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Use a hammer and nail to punch 2 holes in the bottom of the bottle. This is very important. If you don’t punch holes in the bottom of the bottle, the water will stay in the bottle instead of coming out. This can cause moss to grow. [10] X Research Source
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Punch 3-5 holes in the wall of the bottle. You don’t need to punch many holes; 3-5 holes is enough. If there are too many holes in the bottle, the water will come out too quickly and this is not recommended .
- Punch a hole on the same side of the bottle. When burying the bottle in the ground, point the holes toward the tree.
- Initially, you should only drill a few holes. Too little is better than too much. You can easily drill more holes if that’s not enough, but sealing an existing hole isn’t so easy.
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Dig a hole next to the plant you want to water. This pit needs to be deep enough to cover up to the neck of the bottle.
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Fill the bottle with water, then place the bottle in the hole. At this point you can also add liquid fertilizer. Gently pat the soil around the bottle, being careful not to let it get into the bottle. [11] X Research Source
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Cap the bottle if you want. The bottle cap will help reduce the flow rate of the water; This is great for plants that don’t need a lot of water or if you’re going to be away for a long time. The tighter the bottle cap is, the slower the water will flow. [12] X Research Source
- Use a marker to mark the water level on the bottle. Check back in a few hours. If the water level does not change, you should loosen the cap a little. Tighten the bottle cap more tightly if the water level drops too much.
Ask friends or neighbors for help
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Find a trusted friend or neighbor. This person will enter your garden and may enter your house (if you need to water your houseplants). Make sure to choose someone you trust. Remember to leave a spare key for that person if you need to ask them to water the houseplants.
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Reasonable calculation. You should not ask people far away, nor ask anyone to rush or difficult to get to your house. Try to limit asking them to come to the house more than once. People may be willing to come to your house once or twice a week, but not every day, especially when they are not convenient.
- You should also consider using a do-it-yourself irrigation system. That way, your plants will rely on the irrigation system, and your neighbors only need to refill when the water bottles are empty.
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Gather potted plants with equal water needs in one place. This will make it easier for the tree caretaker to keep an eye on them. For example, you can put all the succulents in one area and the creepers in another. [13] X Research Source To keep your home clean, you should consider placing plants in a tray.
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Record instructions on how to water and care for the plants. You need to be detailed but not complicated, and you shouldn’t take anything for granted. Your friend or neighbor may not have the same gardening skills as you. There are things that seem basic knowledge to you, may be strange to others.
- Specific guidelines for watering the plant might be as follows: Water this plant ½ cup (120 ml) of water every Saturday night. [14] X Research Source
- Specific instructions for caring for the plant can be as follows: Pour excess water in the watering dish under the basil pot every day. [15] X Research Source
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Water and check the plants for pests before going. Water to help reduce the amount of work your friend has to do. Check plants for pests and diseases to make sure they stay healthy while you’re away. If the tree is not disease-resistant, the person you ask to take care of the tree will not know what to do, and they may feel guilty if the tree dies while they are taking care of it!
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Express gratitude. Even if you know that your friends or neighbors will refuse, you should do this as it is polite behavior. That way the person being asked will feel that you’re not taking advantage of them, and they’ll be more likely to be willing to help you out the next time you’re away. If they accept your offer, remember to keep it!
Create a tiny greenhouse
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Choose a clear plastic bag that is large enough to cover the pot. The plastic bag will retain the moisture that the plant releases, then the condensed water will drip down to water the plant. Remember to use a transparent plastic bag so that sunlight can pass through.
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Line the bottom of the bag with a damp towel and place the pot on top. The towel will help the plant retain moisture and prevent the soil from drying out. Place only the right amount of plants on the towel so that the leaves just touch. If you find the leaves crowded, you should use another bag.
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Tie the top of the bag tightly and get as much air into the bag as possible. You can use elastic bands or twist ties to tie the top of the bag. For extra security, you can fold the tied bag down and wrap more elastic around it. [16] X Research Source
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Move the plant out of direct sunlight. You can keep the plant indoors or outdoors, but make sure to avoid direct sunlight – partial sun is fine, though. If you place the plant in direct sunlight, it will “cook” due to the heat that builds up inside the bag. [17] X Research Source
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Place larger plants in the tub. For large plants that can’t fit in a plastic bag, you just need to use plastic cloth and some old newspapers to line the bath, then put the pots on top, water until the newspaper is soaked and pull the curtains. bathtub. [18] X Research Sources
- If possible, keep the lights on in the bathroom.
Advice
- You will keep water longer if you bring potted plants into the house.
- Calculate the time you are away from home. If you are only going to be away for a week, a wet watering before going is enough to meet the needs of the plant. [19] X Research Source
- Consider the weather factor. If you live in a hot, dry climate, perhaps a water bottle plugged into the ground is not enough to provide water for the plant. You should ask a neighbor to water the plants. [20] X Research Source
- Think about the type of tree you plant. Seedlings need more care than larger plants and have taken root. [21] X Research Source
- Remember to repay the person you asked to take care of the tree, or they won’t be willing to help you next time.
- Test your irrigation systems a few days before you go to make sure they are working properly.
- Install drip irrigation systems, timers or other automatic irrigation devices. This device does not need to be durable or complicated. You probably just need a perforated water pipe in the right place to water and connect to the timer water valve.
Warning
- The suggestions above won’t help you water your plants forever!
- Use caution when telling others that you will be away from home for a while.
Things you need
Water bottle for watering plants
- Bottle of wine
Drip irrigation system
- Food jars
- Natural twine or cotton fabric
Drip water bottle
- 2 liter plastic bottle
- Nail
- Hammer
Tiny greenhouse
- Transparent plastic bag
- Twisted lanyard or elastic band
- Towel
- Bathtub (optional)
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This article was co-written by Lauren Kurtz. Lauren Kurtz is an expert in nature and horticulture. Lauren has worked for Aurora, Cporado, managing the Water-Wise Garden at Aurora City Center for the Department of Water Conservation. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Environmental and Sustainability Studies from Western Michigan University in 2014.
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Everyone needs a trip away from home from time to time. Pets, you can ask friends, neighbors or services to take care of them, but what about plants? Some plants can endure quite a long time without watering, but others need weekly or even daily care. If you’re going on a long trip, you need to make sure your plants at home have enough water to survive while you’re away. Many times you don’t even need to ask your friends or neighbors to take care of the plants!
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