I recently got some advice from the nursery regarding my jade plant care. They suggested that instead of the traditional watering method, I should fill a bucket with water and submerge just the bottom of the pot, letting the soil absorb water from the bottom up. Is this technique better, or should I stick to the usual top watering method?
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The key is to ensure the soil is thoroughly soaked and dries out completely before the next watering, no matter which method you choose. That’s what works best for jade plants.
Honestly, I don’t see a problem with either method. I bottom water my jade too, but I've used the conventional way before, and both seem to work fine!
Bottom watering is great, especially for succulents like jade plants! The soil can become hydrophobic if it stays dry too long, and bottom watering helps moisten it evenly without making a mess on top. It’s really effective for keeping everything in check.
Definitely! Plus, using bottom watering helps avoid issues like perlite floating, which can happen with top watering.