Plant Watering Calculator
Calculate the optimal watering schedule and amount for your houseplants.
Plant Details
Environment
Water Every
5 days
For your Tropical (Monstera, Pothos)
Water Amount
689 ml
2.91 cups
Per Watering
23.3 oz
fluid ounces
Times/Month
6.0
waterings
Monthly Water
4.13 L
liters total
Watering Tips
- Water when top inch of soil is dry
Overwatering Signs
- - Yellow leaves
- - Mushy stems
- - Fungus gnats
- - Mold on soil
Underwatering Signs
- - Wilting
- - Brown leaf edges
- - Dry, cracked soil
- - Slow growth
General Watering Guidelines
Best Practices
- - Water in the morning
- - Use room temperature water
- - Water the soil, not leaves
- - Ensure drainage holes exist
Check Before Watering
- - Finger test: 1" deep dry = water
- - Lift the pot: light = needs water
- - Use a moisture meter
- - Look at leaf condition
Water Quality
- - Let tap water sit 24hrs (chlorine)
- - Rainwater is ideal
- - Avoid softened water
- - Some plants need distilled water