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Are you often confused about whether a plant has waterlogging or a water shortage when taking care of flowers? Today, I'll share with you some tips on judging these two water conditions in plants.

First, let's talk about waterlogging. Waterlogging is quite obvious. Usually, there will be excess water remaining in the tray at the bottom of the flower pot. When you touch the soil in the flower pot, it feels sticky and wet, and there may even be standing water on the surface. This is likely waterlogging.

There is another sign. When you lift the plant, it feels unusually heavy, and the soil is wet and soft. This could also be a signal of waterlogging. For plants in a waterlogged state, the leaves will start to turn yellow, lose vitality, and even rot at the edges. This is because the roots are soaked in water for a long time and cannot breathe properly.

So, how do we judge if a plant is short of water? When a plant lacks water, the soil feels dry and sometimes has cracks. The plant's leaves become soft and limp, lose their luster, and some may curl up. You can insert your finger about one centimeter deep into the soil. If the soil feels very dry, it means the plant is short of water.

Another way to observe is to pay attention to the plant's leaves. If the leaves become thin and fragile and fall off easily when touched gently, this may also be a sign of water shortage.

To judge the water condition of plants more accurately, you can insert a wooden stick into the flower pot. If the stick is wet when pulled out, it indicates that the soil has sufficient moisture and may be waterlogged. If the stick is dry when pulled out, it means the soil is short of water.

In addition, different plants have different water requirements. Some plants prefer a humid environment, such as Epipremnum aureum and Chlorophytum comosum, and need to be watered frequently. While some plants are more drought - tolerant, such as cacti and succulents, and should not be watered too much.

When taking care of plants, carefully observe their conditions. Once you find that the plant's leaves turn yellow and wither, immediately check whether the soil has waterlogging or a water shortage.

In conclusion, growing flowers is not that difficult. As long as we master the correct methods, we can make plants thrive.