Watering Guides

Discover detailed plant watering guides for thousands of common, rare, and exotic species. Learn the plant’s humidity needs, the right water type and watering method, and the optimal watering frequency.

Watering Needs Vary by Plant & Conditions

A plant’s watering requirements depend on environmental and growing conditions: light, temperature, humidity, pot material and size, drainage, and soil mix. Don’t just copy the schedule — adjust it according to your specific plant’s needs.

Most Popular Watering Guides

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Monstera Watering Guide

Monstera deliciosa

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Wandering Jew Watering Guide

Tradescantia zebrina

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Swiss Cheese Vine Watering Guide

Monstera adansonii

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Fiddleleaf Fig Watering Guide

Ficus lyrata

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Polka Dot Begonia Watering Guide

Begonia maculata

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ZZ Plant Watering Guide

Zamioculcas zamiifolia

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Botan provides personalized watering recommendations based on your plant and its growing conditions.

Houseplants

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Monstera Watering Guide

Monstera deliciosa

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Wandering Jew Watering Guide

Tradescantia zebrina

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Swiss Cheese Vine Watering Guide

Monstera adansonii

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Fiddleleaf Fig Watering Guide

Ficus lyrata

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Polka Dot Begonia Watering Guide

Begonia maculata

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ZZ Plant Watering Guide

Zamioculcas zamiifolia

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Corn Plant Watering Guide

Dracaena fragrans

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Wax Plant Watering Guide

Hoya carnosa

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King Begonia Watering Guide

Begonia rex

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Aloe Watering Guide

Aloe vera

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Baby Rubberplant Watering Guide

Peperomia obtusifolia

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Weeping Fig Watering Guide

Ficus benjamina

Flowers & Bulbs

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Butterfly weed Watering Guide

Asclepias tuberosa

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Gerbera daisy Watering Guide

Gerbera jamesonii

Rose of Sharon Watering Guide

Hibiscus syriacus

English lavender Watering Guide

Lavandula angustifolia

Easter Lily Watering Guide

Lilium longiflorum

Firecracker plant Watering Guide

Russelia equisetiformis

Curry plant Watering Guide

Helichrysum italicum

Yarrow Watering Guide

Achillea millefolium

Hyacinth Watering Guide

Hyacinthus orientalis

Primrose Watering Guide

Primula vulgaris

Swamp milkweed Watering Guide

Asclepias incarnata

Creeping jenny Watering Guide

Lysimachia nummularia

Trees & Palms

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Sago palm Watering Guide

Cycas revoluta

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Windmill palm Watering Guide

Trachycarpus fortunei

Japanese maple Watering Guide

Acer palmatum

Olive tree Watering Guide

Olea europaea

Fig tree Watering Guide

Ficus carica

Arborvitae Watering Guide

Thuja occidentalis

Italian Cypress Watering Guide

Cupressus sempervirens

Crepe myrtle Watering Guide

Lagerstroemia indica

mango tree Watering Guide

Mangifera indica

weeping willow Watering Guide

Salix babylonica

pomegranate Watering Guide

Punica granatum

blue spruce Watering Guide

Picea pungens

Succulents & Cacti

Pencil Cactus Watering Guide

Euphorbia tirucalli

Bunny Ear Cactus Watering Guide

Opuntia microdasys

Peyote Watering Guide

Lophophora williamsii

Red yucca Watering Guide

Hesperaloe parviflora

Prickly pear Watering Guide

Opuntia ficus-indica

blue agave Watering Guide

Agave tequilana

ocotillo Watering Guide

Fouquieria splendens

Apple Cactus Watering Guide

Cereus repandus

Dragonfruit Watering Guide

Selenicereus undatus

Fruits & Berries

Pineapple Watering Guide

Ananas comosus

Passion fruit Watering Guide

Passiflora edulis

Raspberry Watering Guide

Rubus idaeus

zucchini Watering Guide

Cucurbita pepo

grape vine Watering Guide

Vitis vinifera

Butternut Pumpkin Watering Guide

Cucurbita moschata

watermelon Watering Guide

Citrullus lanatus

banana Watering Guide

Musa balbisiana

Shrubs & Vines

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Bigleaf Hydrangea Watering Guide

Hydrangea macrophylla

Panicled Hydrangea Watering Guide

Hydrangea paniculata

Evergreen spindle Watering Guide

Euonymus japonicus

Boxwood Watering Guide

Buxus sempervirens

Texas sage Watering Guide

Leucophyllum frutescens

Lilac Watering Guide

Syringa vulgaris

cherry laurel Watering Guide

Prunus laurocerasus

Rosemary Watering Guide

Salvia rosmarinus

viburnum Watering Guide

Viburnum suspensum

Clematis Watering Guide

Clematis 'Jackmanii'

rhododendron Watering Guide

Rhododendron ponticum

Herbs & Vegetables

Purslane Watering Guide

Portulaca oleracea

cannabis Watering Guide

Cannabis sativa

broccoli Watering Guide

Brassica oleracea

ginger Watering Guide

Zingiber officinale

turmeric Watering Guide

Curcuma longa

oregano Watering Guide

Origanum vulgare

corn Watering Guide

Zea mays

catnip Watering Guide

Nepeta cataria

tomato plant Watering Guide

Solanum lycopersicum

sweet potato Watering Guide

Ipomoea batatas

lemon grass Watering Guide

Cymbopogon citratus

potato Watering Guide

Solanum tuberosum

Grasses & Bamboo

Bermudagrass Watering Guide

Cynodon dactylon

Smooth Meadow-grass Watering Guide

Poa pratensis

Others

Spanish moss Watering Guide

Tillandsia usneoides

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